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BFP Planning
1: REQUIREMENTS
A. ALL BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENTS
employing at least fifty (50)
persons shall, in addition to
the requirements set forth
under Section 7 of RA 9514
for the grant of Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC),
establish an organization of
FIRE BRIGADE to deal
with fire and other related
emergencies.
The HEAD OF THE COMPANY, through its duly
designated SAFETY OFFICER shall evaluate the
potential magnitude of a fire emergency within the
company, and the availability of firefighting assistance
from the BFP to determine the nature of the
organization to be established.
B. For buildings having various occupancies, the
BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR and/or OWNER shall
initiate the organization of a fire brigade in the premises
irrespective of the number of occupants.
C. In cases where a fire brigade is already
established for a building, said fire brigade shall
be sufficient to comply with the requirements of
para “A” of this Section.
VALVE/PLUMBER
Shall immediately switch on the Fire Pump for the
supply of water.
• Shall connect the female end of the fire hose to the
fire hydrant.
• Shall received other related orders from the Fire
Captain.
SUPPORT GROUP LEADER
Shall direct his men in the actual fire fighting
operations.
• Shall ensure that dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher team
are properly supported by the Fire Hose Team in cases
of uncontrolled fire.
• Shall work closely with the Fire Captain particularly in
the assessment of fire situation
• Shall immediately summon for help through the Fire
Captain.
• Shall ensure that all protective gears, fire fighting
equipment in his area are in good working conditions as
well as enough supply of water.
• Shall be prepared for any assistance needed.
• Shall received instruction and orders directly
from the Fire Captains.
• Shall supervise his men in the proper
evacuation, salvage search and rescue
operations as directed by the Fire Captain.
• Shall ensure a safe and smooth flow of
evacuation operation.
RESCUE TEAM
Evacuation
routes
Evacuation Policy and Plans
BUILDING FIRE EXITS
REQUIREMENTS IN EVACUATION
Alarm system
Signage
Emergency lights – installed at corridors, alleys,
stairs, and other evacuation routes
Evacuation area
EVACUATION TEAM
The last one out of the room should not lock the door,
just close it. Locking the door hinders the fire
department’s search and rescue efforts.
Proceed to the exit as outlined in the emergency action
plan.
NEVER, NEVER use elevators in any circumstances.
Stay low to avoid smoke and toxic gases. The best air is
close the floor, so crawl if necessary.
If possible, cover your mouth and nose with a damp
cloth to help you breathe.
If you work in a building with multiple stories, a
stairway will be your primary escape route. Most
enclosed stairwells in buildings over two stories are
“rated” enclosures and will provide you a safe means of
exit; don’t panic descend stairs slowly and carefully.
Once in the stairwell, proceed down to the first floor.
Never go up.
Once outside the building, report to the predetermined
area so that a head count can be taken.
WHAT TO DO IF TRAPPED IN A BURNING
BUILDING
If you’re trying to escape a fire, never opened a closed
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
Information to tenants
Evacuation drills
Evacuation Preparedness Self-evacuation
Checklist
Floor Diagrams:
• Are floor plans prominently posted on each
floor?
• Is each plan legible?
the floor?
• Is a person looking at the plan, properly
operative?
Elevators:
Are signs prominently posted at and on
during an emergency?
Who will assist? How will the handicapped
be moved?
Emergency exit doors:
Are all emergency exits properly identified?
illuminated?
Do exit doors open easily and swing in proper
the building?
If so, are there clear directions at that point which