FIRE

Disaster Readiness & Risk Reduction

OBJECTIVES OF THIS REPORT

01 02
To know the Definition, How to Prevent Fire.
Uses, Causes, & Effects of
Fire.

03 04
What to do Before, Tips and Important Notes
During, and After the to Remember.
disaster.
FIRE
 What is the definition of
Fire?
A state, process, or instance of combustion in
which fuel or other material is ignited and
combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and
flame.
Uses of Fire
● Fire is used for cooking.
● Fire is also used to keep our home warm during
winters.
● Fire is also used to generate electricity through coal.
● Fire is used to light up the surroundings.
● Fire is used to burn the waste materials.
Causes of Fire

Faulty Electrical Unattended Cigarette Butts Flammable

Connections / Cooking / Candles Chemicals
Electrical
Overloading
Effects of Fire Physically
• Decreases the oxygen supply of the body,
therefore causing headaches.
• Respiratory Irritation.
• Asthma.
• Heart disease.
Effects of Fire Mentally / Emotionally
• Emotional distress.
• Lost of sense of security.
• Shock, Anger, Depression, & Hopelessness.
• Disbelief, bitterness, & sadness.
Effects of Fire Economically
• Property loss.
• Displacement of individuals and families from
their homes.
• Decimation of businesses.
 HOW TO
PREVENT FIRE
IN YOUR HOME
• Unplug Items You’re Not Using
• Never Leave Flames Unattended
• Keep Flammable Items Away From Heat
• Don’t Smoke Inside the House
• Turn Off Heated Appliances When You Leave
the House
• Check The Electrical Wires Frequently
WHAT DO WE
DO???
Things we should do BEFORE a fire.
 With your
Family
✔ Know your evacuation routes, transportation and a
place to stay with family or friends outside of the
evacuation zone;

✔ Set a family emergency communications plan: set

up a family meeting spot and teach your family what
to do when they hear a smoke alarm;

✔ Ensure everyone knows how to call 911;

 With your
✔ Teach your family about fire prevention and
safety; Family

✔ Build an emergency preparedness kit or get one

ready-made;

✔ Ensure that all household members know at

least two ways to escape from every room in your
home.

✔ Store supplies so you can quickly grab and go in

With your Home
✔ Install the right number of smoke alarms, test
them once a month and replace the batteries once a
year;

✔ Store important documents and personal

priceless items in a safe place, easily accessible;

✔ Store flammable or combustible materials in

safety containers away from the home;
WHAT DO WE
DO???
Things we should do DURING a fire.
 At Home
✔ Close all windows, doors and vents
inside your home;
✔ Move flammable furniture, especially
outdoor furniture into the centre of the
home away from windows and doors;
✔ To make your house more visible in
smoke, turn on outside lights and leave
a light on in every room;
 At Home
✔ Wear N95 masks to protect your lungs
from harmful particles;
✔ Stop, drop and roll if you or your
family’s clothes catch on fire;
✔ Always stay with your family and pets
and keep your disaster safety kit on hand;
and,
✔ Remain calm and evacuate immediately:
drive at regular speeds with windows rolled
WHAT DO WE
DO???
Things we should do AFTER a fire.
✔ Continue to check in with news updates for
information about the fire;

✔ Return home only when authorities deem it’s

safe;

✔ Have a professional examine your home to make

sure it’s ready and safe;

✔ Send text messages/social media to reach out to

family and friends;
✔ Proceed with caution: maintain a “fire watch”
and check your home and surrounding areas for
small, lingering embers;

✔ Do not drink, prepare food or wash with water

until officials deem the water source safe; and,

✔ Photograph any damages for your personal

records and contact your insurance agency.
 Things to Remember during a Fire Evacuation
1. Don't panic.

2. If you smell smoke or are otherwise notified of a fire while

in your apartment, place your hand on your front door.

3. Use the stairs to exit the building. Never try to use the
elevator.

4. Listen. Sometimes, crucial information is disseminated

through building-wide intercom systems. Missing this

5. It is imperative that you focus on getting yourself to safety.

THANK
YOU!
STEM 12 - LYRA 2022-2023

HILADO, GWEYNETH
SERIRITAN, JAMIN
ORTEGA, RIC
CAMBIEL, KYLA
CASTANEDA, TRESEL
JANEO, LORENCE
BELDUA, AIRA
SOBERANO, DONNA
ROBANTE, KEISHA
PANOLINO, HARLEME