CHAPTER 1 

Why did you choose this topic?

Because it is one of the most current and relevant issue/problem in our country.

1.What is the title of the study?/what is the title of your research? INFLUENTIAL FACTORS ON
THE PREPAREDNESS OF EMPLOYEES OF MUNICIPALITY OF TORRIJOS, PROVINCE OF
MARINDUQUE DURING FIRE OUTBREAK

3.Components of Chapter 1.

about Influential Factors on the Preparedness of Employees during fire outbreak

because every workplace has a certain probability of experiencing fire outbreak.

4. What is the objective/purpose/goal/aim of the study?

This study aims to investigate the fire safety awareness and preparedness of employees of
Municipality of Torrijos.

Specific

1. What is the profile of the respondents’ in terms of:

a. Age,

b. Gender,

c. Experience with fire outbreak

d. Experience with fire drill?

2. What is the extent of respondents’ knowledge on firefighting Equipment?

3. How do respondents perceive the adequacy of firefighting equipment in the building where

they are working?

4. What is the extent of respondent’s awareness on fire safety?

5. How do respondents perceive their level of preparedness when there is a fire outbreak in

their workplace?

6. Is there a significant difference between respondents level of preparedness according to

their experience during

a. Fire outbreak and

b. Fire drill?

7. Is there a significant relationship between respondents’, level of preparedness and their

a. Knowledge level in firefighting equipment,

b. Perception on the adequacy of firefighting equipment, and

c. Extent of their Fire Safety Awareness?

5. What is the difference of NULL hypothesis from ALTERNATIVE hypothesis?

The null hypothesis of a test always predicts no effect or no relationship between variables,
while the alternative hypothesis your research prediction of an effect or relationship

6. State the Hypotheses of the study. Or what is.

H1 : There is NO significant difference between respondents’ level of preparedness during fire

outbreak and their experience in fire outbreak and fire drill.

H2 : There is NO significant relationship between respondents’ level of preparedness during fire

outbreak and their knowledge level in firefighting equipment, perception on the adequacy of

firefighting equipment, and the extent of their fire safety awareness?

7. What are the specific problems to be answered?

1. What is the profile of the respondents’ in terms of:

a. Age,

b. Gender,

c. Experience with fire outbreak

d. Experience with fire drill?

2. What is the extent of respondents’ knowledge on firefighting Equipment?

3. How do respondents perceive the adequacy of firefighting equipment in the building where

they are working?

4. What is the extent of respondent’s awareness on fire safety?

5. How do respondents perceive their level of preparedness when there is a fire outbreak in

their workplace?

6. Is there a significant difference between respondents level of preparedness according to

their experience during

a. Fire outbreak and

b. Fire drill?

7. Is there a significant relationship between respondents’, level of preparedness and their

a. Knowledge level in firefighting equipment,

b. Perception on the adequacy of firefighting equipment, and

c. Extent of their Fire Safety Awareness?

8. Explain the conceptual framework of the study.

9. State the Scope of the study/ State the Limitation of the study?

This study deals with the factors that influence the influencing factors on the preparedness of

the Municipality of Torrijos during a fire outbreak, for a variety of hazards for workers in the

impacted area. The study's goal is to include 50 people from the Torrijos Municipality. It

contained influential factors pertaining to preparedness during a fire outbreak. We considered

having other members of the province provide the questionnaire to give way to those

respondents working in provincial municipalities to complete the survey.

11. Who will be the beneficiaries of the study?what is your significance of the study?

The beneficiaries of this study is LGU, Community, employees and the future researchers

Specific

Barangay and Local Government Unit (LGU). The study would help the barangay and local

government unit to have information about the factors on the preparedness so they can make

safety guidelines during fire outbreaks and to announce this issue to the employees that they

really need to be prepared.

Community. The study would provide valuable information about the Fire Prevention Act and

insights for the community who plan to work in the Government Agencies program focusing on

fire issues.

Employees. This study would provide information about guidelines for safety fire act.
Future Researchers. The study would provide information for future researchers and they can

continue to research the topic for further clarification and get new insights about it.

12. Pick one beneficiary of the study and explain what it will benefit from the study.

Community. The study would provide valuable information about the Fire Prevention Act and

insights for the community who plan to work in the Government Agencies program focusing on

fire issues.

13. What is the difference between Independent Variable and Dependent Variable?

Independent variables in research can be manipulated or altered to see their impact on other
variables, while the dependent variable is dependent on other variables. It is the variable that is
measured or tested by a researcher.

14. In the study, what are the Independent variables and what are the Dependent

variables?

15. Explain the relationship of the boxes in you research paradigm?

16. Distinguish conceptual from operational definition.

17. Pick one word that you define in the study and give its conceptual and operational

definition.

Dangerous- Conceptually, it refers to the risk of bringing or involving the chance of loss or
injury. Operationally, it is pertains to things or event that can cause damage or loss such as
toxic chemicals, flammable materials etc.

Disaster. Conceptually, this are the catastrophic events resulting in heavy losses in terms of
human, animal and plant lives, injuries and disabilities and damage to property and
environment. Operationally, it is an event that occur because of the intersection of hazard with
exposed people and assets that are vulnerable to the hazard such as earthquakes, explosions.
Electricity. Conceptually, it is the flow of electrical power or charge. Operationally, it is a
secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of
energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources.

Explosion. Conceptually, it refers to a rapid expansion in volume associated with an extremely

vigorous outward release of energy, usually with the generation of high temperatures and
release of high-pressure gases. Operationally, a situation that is caused by an acceleration of
the reaction, induced either by a rise in temperature or by increasing lengths of the reaction
chain.

Fire. Conceptually, it is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical
process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Operationally, a
type of chemical reaction that start when a flammable and/or a combustible material with an
adequate supply of oxygen or another oxidizer is subjected to enough heat.

Hazard. Conceptually, is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms of human
injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these.
Operationally, defined as something that can cause harm, e.g., electricity, chemicals, working
up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress.

Outbreak. Conceptually, is a sudden breaking out or occurrence, especially of something bad or

unpleasant. Operationally, it is referred to as sudden start of something unwelcome such as
war, disease etc.

Preparedness. Conceptually, it is the quality or state of being prepared. Operationally, refers

to the ability of governments, professional response organizations, communities and individuals
to anticipate and respond effectively to the impact of likely, imminent or current hazards,
events or conditions. It means putting in place mechanisms which will allow national authorities
and relief organizations to be aware of risks and deploy staff and resources quickly once a crisis
strikes.

Safety. Conceptually, freedom from harm or danger. Operationally, it is a state in which
hazards and conditions leading to physical, psychological or material harm are controlled in
order to preserve the health and well-being of individuals and the community.

Workplace. Conceptually, a place (such as a shop or factory) where work is done.

Operationally defined as a location where someone works for their employer or themselves, a
place of employment.

Dry chemical extinguisher. Conceptually, it is the most common type used when there is fire. It
is also known as a DCP, BE, or ABE fire extinguisher. Operationally, Dry chemical extinguishers
put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust, separating the fuel from the oxygen in
the air.

Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher. Conceptually, referred to as a extinguisher that are designed for
Class B and C. (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only. Operationally, it work by displacing
oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very
cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well.

Foam Cylinder. Conceptually, these are commonly used for back bolsters to provide lumbar
support and reduce lower back pain. Operationally, this cylinders are widely used in masonry
and concrete work as a backer rod to fill gaps between slabs before applying filler, saving time
and materials

Hose Reels. Conceptually, is the tool we use to store a hose, Operationally, used to wind,
unwind, and store lengths of hose that are designed to transport gases and liquids for industrial
applications.

Sprinklers, Conceptually, is a device used to spray water, Operationally, is a system for

protecting a building against fire by means of overhead pipes which convey an extinguishing
fluid (such as water) to heat-activated outlets

Fire Blankets Conceptually, it is a piece of fire extinguishing equipment or gear designed to

extinguish a small fire or any fire at its initial stage. Operationally, it is a blanket that can also
be used against clothing fires. By wrapping a person in the fire-retardant material, you can
prevent extreme and painful injury

Dry Rises. Conceptually, is a supply system intended to distribute water to multiple levels or
compartments of a building, as a component of its firefighting systems. Operationally, it is a
system is an empty pipe running up the inside of a building which can be connected to by
firefighters and used as a pressurized water system.

Fire Detectors. Conceptually, are detectors designed to discover fires early in their
development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation. Operationally, System is
designed to alert us to an emergency so that we can take action to protect ourselves, staff and
the general public.

Smoke Detectors. Conceptually, it is an electronic fire-protection device that automatically

senses the presence of smoke, as a key indication of fire, and sounds a warning to building
occupants. Operationally, Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital
role in reducing fire deaths and injuries
Heat Detectors. Conceptually, is a fire alarm device designed to respond when the convicted
thermal energy of a fire increases the temperature of a heat sensitive element. Operationally,
is a device that can sense heat in a room. Its purpose is to alert homeowners and business
owners that there is a fire before the fire becomes irreversible. The device responds to
convicted thermal energy radiated from a fire. There are two main types of heat detectors on
the market: rate-of-rise heat detectors and fixed temperature detectors.

Fire alarm system. Conceptually, standard method for providing emergency signaling.
Operationally, is designed to alert us to an emergency so that we can take action to protect
ourselves, staff and the general public.

Fire hydrants. Conceptually, it is a visible fixture placed inside or outside a building, parking
area, industrial area, mine, roadside, etc. that is connected to the municipal or a private water
service network. Operationally, it is the primary method of firefighting in a municipal area. It is
basically an outlet with a valve that provides water to the fire pumps or fire jeeps engaged in
firefighting.

Fire Outbreak. Conceptually, the state of combustion in which inflammable material burns,
producing heat, flames, and often smoke. Operationally, are formed by fire requires fuel,
oxygen and heat to burn and harm any person near them.

Fire Drill. Conceptually, is a simulated emergency procedure which aims to emulate the
processes which would be undertaken in the event of a fire or other similar emergency.
Operationally, is an emergency simulation depicting the various actions and process during a
fire emergency or similar situation such sounding the fire alarms and the execution of the
evacuation protocols.

18. what is the different between literature and studies?

Literature reading coming from magazine and journals while the studies reading coming from
thesis and detestation.

CHAPTER 2

1. What is the distinction between related literature and related studies?

2. Pick one related literature and discuss.

3. Pick one related studies and discuss.

4. What are the sources for related literature?

5. What are the sources for related studies?