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 Welcome
 to
 Learning Module 12
 Fire Prevention
Module Learning Outcomes
After studying the module, you should be able
to:
1. describe the nature of fire;
2. practice fire safety tips; and
3. show what to do during an incident of fire.
 Of course, the best way to practice fire
safety is to make sure a fire doesn't break out
in the first place. That means you should
always be aware of potential hazards in your
home.
 Take the time now to review fire safety
facts and tips so your family will be
prepared in the event of a fire emergency
in your home
Start by keeping these tips in mind:

 Are your electrical appliances in good

condition, without loose or frayed cords or
plugs?
 Are your outlets overloaded with plugs from
the TV, computer, printer, video game system,
and stereo?
 Are you overusing an extension cord?
 Look around your house for potential
problems. And unless you're a trained
electrician, be careful about do-it-yourself
electrical projects. Studies have shown that
many home fires are caused by improper
installation of electrical devices.
 Other tips:
 Replace or professionally repair any
appliances that spark, smell unusual, or
overheat.
 Don't run electrical wires under rugs.
 Make sure lamps and night-lights are not
touching bedspreads, drapes, or other
fabrics.
 Don't let kids use kitchen appliances by
themselves and supervise any art or science
projects that involve electrical devices.
 Cover any outlets that are not in use with
plastic safety covers if you have toddlers or
young children in your home.
What to do if there’s a fire?
 If there’s a fire, you need to act quickly.
Make sure you are prepared and that
everyone in your house knows exactly
what to do
Alert everyone

 Make sure everyone in the house knows

about the fire – shout and get everyone
together.
 Get everyone out
 You should have an escape route planned
that everyone in your house is familiar with.
 Don’t delay to save valuables or look for pets.
 Don’t investigate the fire.
 Crawl on the floor if there’s smoke - the air is
cleaner near the floor.
 On the floor, put your nose as low as possible -
 remember, smoke is toxic and can kill you.
 As you go out, only open the doors you need to
and close any open doors you can to slow the
spread of the fire.
 Feel doors with the back of your hand before
you open them, if they’re warm, don’t open
them – the fire is on the other side.
 If you’re escaping with others, stay together if
you can.
 If your clothes catch fire:
 don’t run around – you will fan the flames and
make them burn faster.
 lying down makes it harder for the fire to
spread and reduces the effect of flames on
your face and head - flames burn upwards.
 smother the flames - cover the flames with
heavy material, like a coat or blanket; this
blocks the fire's supply of oxygen.
 roll around – rolling smothers the flames.
 If your escape route is blocked:

 If you’re on the ground floor, go out of a

window – throw bedding or cushions onto the
ground outside to break your fall.
 If you can’t open the window, use a heavy
object to break it – cover any jagged edges
with clothing, a towel or a blanket.
 Lower children as far as possible before
letting them drop – get an adult to break their
fall if you can.
 Lower yourself by your arms from the window
ledge before dropping.
 If you can’t get out, get everyone into one
room:
 Choose a room with a window, if you can.
 Put cushions, towels or bedding at the bottom
of the door to block smoke.
 Open the window and call for help.
 Think about which room might be best for this
– you need a window that can be opened and,
if possible, make a phone call to anybody who
can help.
Don’t go back in when your out and safe
 You should find somewhere safe to wait near
the building. If there's someone still inside,
wait for the fire and rescue service to arrive.
You can tell them about the person and they
will be able to find them quicker than you.
 If you go back into the building, you will slow
down the firefighters' efforts to rescue anyone
else missing - and put your own life in danger.
If a fire starts in your flat or the stairwell and
you can’t get out:
 get everyone into a room with a window - put
cushions, bedding, or clothes around the
bottom of the door to block smoke.
 open the window - if you feel in serious
danger, wave a sheet out of the window so
the firefighters know you're there.
 if the fire is directly outside your flat, seal your
front door with tape, bedding or clothes, close
any ventilators and phone for help
 if your front door becomes hot, wet it down.
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What is the composition of smoke?

Smoke is a complex mixture of different

gases (80% is carbon monoxide CO) and
particles. Burning wood, fuel, plastics, and
other synthetic materials produce smoke with
a variety of chemicals. Regardless of what
specific chemicals make up the smoke, it can
cause health effects.
Where does carbon monoxide come from?

Carbon monoxide gas comes from the

burning of natural gas, oil, charcoal, gasoline,
wood, and other materials. You cannot see or
smell carbon monoxide.
What are the health effects from breathing
carbon monoxide?
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
include:
 Headache
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Dizziness
 Sleepiness
 Trouble breathing
 Loss of consciousness
 Severe poisoning can result in seizures,
serious injury or death
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What are some causes of carbon monoxide
poisoning?

Exposure to house fires,

Using poorly maintained or unvented furnaces,
boilers, stoves, hot water heaters, or other fuel
burning equipment,
Using gas stoves or ovens to heat the home,
Using clogged chimneys and heating exhaust vents,
Using an outdoor grill inside the home, a garage, or
a tent,
Using kerosene or propane space heaters indoors,
Running cars, generators, or gas-powered tools in
enclosed areas, or
Starting car or truck when exhaust pipe is blocked
with dirt.
Should you see a doctor if you experience
health effects?
Common health effects, such as minor
irritation, do not usually require a visit to your
doctor. You should seek medical attention
immediately, however, if you experience more
serious symptoms, such as: shortness of
breath or chest pains. Also see your doctor if
you have asthma, heart disease or another
medical condition that you feel is worsening.
Other information

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 What is the agency of the government
responsible for firefighting?
 The Bureau of Fire Protection (Filipino: Kawanihan ng
Pagtatanggol sa Sunog) is an agency of the Department
of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) responsible
for implementing national policies related to Firefighting
and fire prevention as well as implementation of the
Philippine Fire Code (PD 1185), which has been repealed
and replaced by the New Fire Code of the Philippines
(RA 9514). Formerly known as the Integrated National
PoliceFire Service, the BFP is in charge of the
administration and management of municipal and city
fire and emergency services all over the country.
What number to call in the NCR?
The BFP has fire alarm levels to determine how many fire trucks should respond to the scene:
 First alarm
 Second alarm
◦ Senior Fire Officer/ Shift-in-charge/ Team leader
 Third alarm
◦ CFM/ MFM concerned
 Fourth alarm
 Fifth alarm
◦ Provincial/ District Operations Chief
 Task Force Alpha
◦ P/DFM concerned
 Task Force Bravo
◦ Chief, Operation, Intelligence and Investigation Branch, P/DFM and all C/MFMs of the
provincial district concerned
 Task Force Charlie
◦ Deputy Regional Director
 Task Force Delta
 Task Force Echo
 Task Force Hotel
 Task Force India
 General Alarm
◦ Regional Director
Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?
 Do you know how does it work?

Fire is the result of a chemical combustion reaction,

typically a reaction between oxygen in the atmosphere and
some sort of fuel (wood or gasoline, for example). Of
course, wood and gasoline don't spontaneously catch on fire
just because they're surrounded by oxygen. For the
combustion reaction to take place, the fuel has to be heated
to its ignition temperature.
As you can see, there are three essential elements
involved in this process:
 Extreme heat
 Oxygen (or similar gas)
 Fuel
 Fire extinguishers are designed to remove
at least one of these elements so that a fire
will die out
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concerning the module,
please bring it up with your
professor in the classroom
for clarifications and
further discussions.
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