Fire Prevention Month

March 2
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A, the month of March was proclaimed a month of fire
protection as a result of the unprecedented rise in fire accidents in the country throughout this specific
time. The Bureau of Fire Protection, as a government agency authorized to deter and eradicate all sorts of
devastating fires, examine their causes, enact fire-related regulations and include emergency care and
rescue services, shall link all fire-prevention efforts to home fire protection by introducing
groundbreaking initiatives and events aimed at inspiring the public to take fire safety as everyone's
concern.
Source: Department of Interior and Local Government

March 4
The month of fire prevention dates back to 1966, when the late President Ferdinand Marcos signed
Proclamation No. 115-A, which declared March as the month of fire prevention the exercise of public
safety awareness as a preventive approach to fire incidents that could be responded to by increased
caution and vigilance. March is also one of the hottest months in the world where the humidity is at its
highest and the temperature is getting very responsive. This is one of the reasons why fire incidents have
increased from this month to May.
Source: BFP Region 12

March 6
March is being observed as Fire Prevention Month here in the Philippines--a perfect time to discuss and
raise awareness about the causes, hazards, and dangers of fire. The fire protection month program,
according to the initiative, encourages "safety consciousness among our citizens every day of the year as a
constructive proactive solution to an issue that can be addressed by further care, patience, sobriety,
practice of common sense and reverence for the law."
The state weather office PAGASA stated that temperature and humidity began to rise in March, with hot,
dry weather triggering an increase in recorded fire cases across the region.
March is one of the hottest months of the year and signals the beginning of the summer season in the
Philippines. It is also one of the most troubling instances of fire in the world, based on data from the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). In 2018, the BFP has recorded a total of 14, 316 fire incidents from
January 1 to December 27. Fires are destructive and it can break out anytime and anywhere. It can result
to devastating situations such as death and it can burn down entire properties within minutes
As we observe this advocacy campaign, we should exercise vigilance and be more aware and
knowledgeable about fire prevention to keep ourselves and our family safe
Source: Philippine Information Agency

March 7
Fire prevention awareness is life-saving. It's only as plain as that. Whether at home or at work, education
and clear identification of major fire hazards and safety equipment can prevent injuries and save
structures as long as people are well aware of everything they need to know. Fire safety is a crucial issue
for everyone, especially at home and workplace. Fires destroy property, cause injuries, and take lives.
Everyone is at risk if there is a fire. Fire safety training can teach how to recognize fire hazards,
conduct a fire safety risk assessment, prevent a workplace fire, and respond if a fire occurs.
Source: Quora

March 9
Fire Prevention Month is the best way to speak to your whole family regarding fire prevention–like alarm
checking, battery replacement or upgrade to a 10-year sealed battery system for trouble-free security, and
escape preparation. Take the time to explore fire protection with your relatives. You will feel worried by
discussing such an important problem with your kids, but that will allow your family to be more
comfortable and organized in the case of an emergency.
The first phase of fire safety protection is to have working alarms mounted in your house. Fire alarms
should also be installed at all floors of the house, particularly in the kitchen and garage.
Source: First Alert

March 10
Fire prevention education can take the form of videos, pamphlets, and banners. Often, the messages and
lessons are simple tips. Effective and important lessons and messages include:
Stop, drop and roll
- If one's clothing catches on fire, the most effective method of extinguishing the fire is to stop,
drop to the ground, and roll back and forth to smother the flame. Running around will simply fan
the flames.
Don't just leave to do something else
- One of the most common reasons for fires is how people often leave stoves, ovens, toasters,
clothing irons, barbecues, and candles unattended.
Firefighters are your friends
- One of the most critical jobs of a firefighter is search and rescue. For young children, it is
important that firefighters are seen as people they can follow and trust. A firefighter in bunker
gear breathing with an air tank can be scary. One way a child can get used to or trust a firefighter
is seeing a firefighter dress, step by step, seeing that it is a person inside.
Don't play with fire
- Playing with fire causes many unnecessary emergencies, it hurts and kills many people.
Source: Wikipedia

World Radio Day

February 13
Proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO, and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
in 2012 as an International Day, February 13 became World Radio Day (WRD). Radio is a important medium
for the enjoyment of culture in all its complexity and a forum for public dialogue. Radio is the most commonly
adopted tool at the global stage. Its unprecedented opportunity to reach out to the largest audience ensures that
radio will influence society's perception of culture, serve as an forum for all voices to talk, be expressed and
understood. Radio stations can represent different cultures, provide a broad variety of programming,
viewpoints and material, and reflect the diversity of listeners.

Source: UNESCO

World Water Day

March 22

The idea for this international day goes back to 1992, the year in which the United Nations
Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro took place. That same year, the
United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by which 22 March of each year was declared
World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993.

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater.
World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access
to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis.

World Water Day is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked. The
campaign shows how our use of water will help reduce floods, droughts, scarcity and pollution, and
will help fight climate change itself.

By adapting to the water effects of climate change, we will protect health and save lives. And, by
using water more efficiently, we will reduce greenhouse gases.

Source: United Nations

World Wildlife Day

March 3

On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in its
resolution UN 68/205, agreed to proclaim 3 March, the International Day for the adoption of the
Convention on International trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on Earth
Recognition and Advantages of Wild Fauna and Flora in 1973, the World Wildlife Day proposed by
Thailand, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora.

Source: Wikipedia