COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS ON FIRE RISK AND

FIRE SAFETY

A Research Paper Presented to the

Faculty of the Institute of Criminal Justice Education
Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College
Maloro, Tangub City

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirement for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

JOHN DEE L. GO
JOHN KAVIN M. DALUMBAR
HANEYLYN L. CAGOD

December 2021
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GOV. ALFONSO D. TAN COLLEGE

Tangub City, 7214 Philippines

INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF PANEL APPROVAL

This research attached hereto, “COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS ON FIRE

RISK AND FIRE SAFETY”, prepared and submitted byJohn Dee L. Go, John Kavin
M. Dalumbar and Haneylyn L. Cagodin partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY is hereby recommended
for approval.

Approved by the committee on oral examination

LOVE H. FALLORAN, Ph.D.

Chairperson
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Date

ELAINE Y. BANDIGAN, Ph. D. LOUIE CALLORA, Ph. D.

Member Member
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Date Date

JOSE F. CUEVAS JR., Ph.D.

Adviser
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Date

This research is approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY.

LOVE H. FALLORAN, Ph.D.

Dean, Institute of Criminal Justice Education
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Date

NORIEL B. ERAP, Ed.D.

VP for Academic Affairs
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 Date
ABSTRACT

This study “Community Preparedness on Fire Risk and Fire Safety in Tangub City”, was
conducted to determine the level of preparedness of community in terms of fire risk and
fire safety. It also seeks to determine if there is significant relationship as well as the
significant difference between profile of the respondents and the level of preparedness in
terms of fire risk and fire safety. A quantitative research was utilized in this study with
the modified checklist questionnaire use as a data gathering tool. There were one hundred
(100) respondents conveniently selected respondents within Tangub City. The study was
conducted during the 2nd semester of the A.Y. 2021 – 2022 at Tangub City, Misamis
Occidental, Philippines. The results revealed that majority of the respondents are female
whose age have range from 41 – 60 with educational attainment of college level. On the
level of preparedness on fire risk and fire safety majority of the respondents are prepared
on fire risk and fire safety. On the other hand, the age and sex with the respondent’s level
of preparedness has no significant relationship and differences. However, only the
educational attainment has a significant relationship and difference on the level of
preparedness. Thus, the higher the educational attainment, the higher the level of
preparedness for fire risk and fire safety.

Keywords: Community, BFP, Preparedness, Fire Risk, Fire Safety

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to outspread their gratitude to the following individuals who

have been vibrant to the success of this research.

To Dr. Love H. Falloran, ICJE Dean and chairpersonfor giving the approval to

conduct the study; for guidance, steadfast encouragement, and moral support, to the panel

members: Dr. Elaine Y. Bandigan and Dr. Louie Callora, for giving suggestions and

important recommendation for the development of the study;

To Dr. Rogielou P. Andam, Head of the Research and Extension, for extending

her expertise for the betterment of the study.

To Dr. Jose Cuevas Jr., Research Adviser for uncomplainingly giving her time in

providing substantial suggestions, for unlimited encouragement and sharing her brilliant

ideas to the research;

To Ms. Mary Honey Quilab, the research Editor, for the extensive commentaries

and recommendations for the improvement of the study.

To our parents, relatives, friends, and colleagues, for the undying support

financially, spiritually, and morally for the words of encouragement that give strength to

the researchers;

Most of all, to the Almighty Father, for giving the knowledge, wisdom, and strength

to the researchers and for His Blessings for the success of this study.

Researchers

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 DEDICATION

This work is inspired by our loved ones. So, this masterpiece is wholeheartedly dedicated

to our parents:

MS. EMELDA B. LUMONGO

MR. & MRS. RENE A. DALUMBAR

MR. & MRS. CELSO V. CAGOD

Ad above all to our most gracious loving

Almighty Father

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

TITLE PAGE …………………………………….... i

APPROVAL SHEET …………………………………….... ii

ABSTRACT …………………………………….... iii

ACKNOWLEGDEMENT …………………………………….... iv

DEDICATION …………………………………….... v

TABLE CONTENTS …………………………………….... vi

LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………… ix

LIST OF FIGURES …………………………………….... x

LIST OF APPENDICES …………………………………….... xi

Chapter

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study………………………………….... 1

Conceptual Framework……………………………………… 3

Schematic Diagram of the Study………………………….... 6

Statement of the Problem…………………………………… 7

Significance of the Study………………………………….... 7

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 Research Design…………………………………………….. 8

Research Setting…………………………………………….. 9

Research Respondents……………………………………… 9

Research Instrument……………………………………….... 9

Instruments Validity………………………………………… 10

Data Gathering Procedure…………………………………… 10

Data Analysis……………………………………………….. 10

Ethical Consideration………………………………….......... 11

Definition of Terms…………………………………………. 12

2 PRESENTATIONS, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Demographic Profile of Respondents as to Gender………… 14

Demographic Profile of the Respondents as to Age………… 15

Demographic Profile of the Respondents as to Educational

Attainment…………………………………………………..

15

Respondents Level of Preparedness as to FireRisk………… 16

Respondents Level of Preparedness as to Fire Safety………. 19

Significant Relationship Between Profile of the Respondents

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 and the Level of Preparedness as to Risk

and Fire Safety………………………………………............ 21

Significant Difference between the Level of Preparedness

as to Sex…………………………………………….............. 22

Significant Difference between the Level of Preparedness

as to Age……………………………………………………. 23

Significant Difference between the Level of Preparedness

as to Educational Attainment………………………. ……… 24

3 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMNEDATIONS

Summary of Findings……………………………….……… 25

Conclusion………………………………………….............. 26

Recommendations…………………………………………… 27

REFERENCES……………………………………………............. 29

APPENDICES……………………………………………………… 35

CURRICULUM VITAE…………………………………............... 45

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Demographic Profile of Respondents as to Gender………… 14

2 Demographic Profile of Respondents as to Age……………. 15

3 Demographic Profile of Respondents as to

Educational Attainment…………………………………….. 15

4 Respondents Level of Preparedness as to FireRisk………… 16

5 Respondents Level of Preparedness as to Fire Safety……… 19

6 Significant Relationship Between Profile of the Respondents

and the Level of Preparedness as to Risk

and Fire Safety……………………………………………… 21

7 Significant Difference between the Level of Preparedness

as to Sex…………………………………………………….. 22

8 Significant Difference between the Level of Preparedness

as to Age……………………………………………………. 23

9 Significant Difference between the Level of Preparedness

as to Educational Attainment……………………………….. 24

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE

1 Schematic Diagram of the Study……………………. 6

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Letter to Conduct…………………………………… 36

B Letter to the Respondents…………………………… 38

C Correlation and Difference among Variables………. 39

D Checklist Questionnaire………………….................. 42

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