Once
every year the good folks from the Bureau of Fire Protection of the Local
Government Unit celebrates the month of March as a "Fire Prevention
Month". This initiates a National Campaign on Fire Prevention, where
information drives and numerous fire drills are held throughout the city. Fires
put out but it is much better if one can prevent it. Disseminating knowledge
engages the public to prevent fires by
teaching the public and these can be exercised through surprise fire drills. Although
statistics shows decreased fire occurrences from the month of January and
February of this year from the previous year, there are still fire incidents
happening. So to celebrate "Araw ng Dabaw" worry free of fire, let us
take initiative and learn how to prevent fire and what to do, just in case.
UPDATED:
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
3 Fires Greeted Davao City the day prior to the opening ceremony of "Fire Prevention.Month".
MARCH 3, 2013
3 Children were killed during a fire at Malvar St. Davao City.
Some Tips:
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Check electricity
wire conditions.
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Check fuse boxes
if it is intact.
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Be carefull of
"Octopus Connections" they may start to overload and heat up, and
cause sparks that might trigger fire.
·
Turn off and
disconnect from electricity outlet any appliance or devices when not in use to prevent
heat ups and overloads.
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Never place
candles/kerosene lamps near combustible materials such as paper and never place
near windows and curtains.
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Turn off LPG
regulators when not in use, replace if broken and frequently check for gas
leaks.
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Put off flames after
doing barbecue, cooking, burning wood and leaves.
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Keep a copy of
emergency numbers in case of fire breakouts.
§ In Case of Fires dial:
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Landline No.: 911
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Mobile Globe: 911
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Mobile Sun 911
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Mobile Smart *911
