LESSON 12

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR)

FIRE HAZARDS AND RELATED
CONCEPTS
 CAUSES OF FIRE
AND
HOW TO DEAL WITH
IT
COOKING

The number one cause of home fires is

unattended cooking. The kitchen is the
most used part of the house and is highly
vulnerable to fire. Many cooking fire injuries
occur when people respond to kitchen fires
with inappropriate actions.
WHAT TO DO?
CONTROL PREVENTION
• Cover the fire by placing a lid on • Do not leave your cooking
the pan. unattended.
• Keep handles of pots and pans
• Turn off the burner or stove.
turned in.
• In case of oven fire, keep the • Do not put anything that
door closed. catches fire near your burner
• In case of microwave fire, unplug
• Have a fire extinguisher within
the power source and keep the
the kitchen if possible.
door closed.
For more info: You can visit their website:
Visit nearest Bureau of Fire Protection https://bfp.gov.ph
Office
CIGARETTES

These are the leading causes of fire deaths.

It is due to improper disposal of cigarette
butts that are still lit. It will start outdoors and
spread out until it reaches structures nearby.
These fires are caused by the negligence of
cigarette smokers.
WHAT TO DO?
PREVENTION
• Do not smoke in bed or anywhere that you might
fall asleep.
• If you smoke, do it outside.
• Do not discard cigarettes in vegetation or bark
dust.
• Use a non-combustible container that cannot be
tipped over.
For more info: You can visit their website:
• Before
Visit nearestthrowing away butts or
Bureau of Fire Protection ashes, douse in
https://bfp.gov.ph
water or sand. Office
ELECTRICITY

One of the causes of structure fires and

deaths. It is mainly caused by faulty wiring
and equipment or appliances.
WHAT TO DO?
PREVENTION
• Avoid overloading outlets.
• Do not use an extension cord for major
appliances.
• Before using appliances, check the box or
label first.
• Check your wiring before using power strips.
• Have a Ground
For more info:
Fault
Visit nearest Bureau of Fire Protection
Circuit Interrupter
You can visit their website:
https://bfp.gov.ph
(GFCI). Office
WHAT TO DO?
PREVENTION
• Install Arc–Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs).
• Do not place extension cords under
flammable items.
• In case of emergency, call a qualified
electrician to fix.
• Do regular checking of electrical cords.
For more info: You can visit their website:
Visit nearest Bureau of Fire Protection https://bfp.gov.ph
Office
CANDLE

Candles are the main source of light when

there is power outage in households.
WHAT TO DO?
PREVENTION
• Use stable candle holders.
• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from
flammables.
• Avoid unattended usage of candles.
• Never burn a candle if medical oxygen or any
sort of flammable substances are present
nearby.For more info: You can visit their website:
Visit nearest Bureau of Fire Protection https://bfp.gov.ph
Office
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION

Happens when a material accumulates its

own heat and can cause an increase in
temperature without drawing heat from its
surroundings. If a material reaches its
ignition temperature, it will start burning
without any source of fire
WHAT TO DO?
PREVENTION
• Store materials prone to spontaneous
combustion in a non-combustible
container.
• Prior to disposal of combustible rags, soak
in water then spread out in a safe outdoor
area to dry.
For more info: You can visit their website:
Visit nearest Bureau of Fire Protection https://bfp.gov.ph
Office
FIRE SAFETY
SIGNS &
SYMBOLS
FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUIHSER

Water and Foam Carbon Dioxide

01 Put out Class A fires. 02 Put out Class B & C
fires.

Dry Chemical Wet Chemical

03 Put our Class A, B, & C 04 Put out Class A & K
fires. fires.
TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUIHSER

Clean Agent Dry Powder

05 Put out Class A, B, & C 06 Put out Class D fires.
fires.

Water Mist
07 Put out Class A & C
fires.
FIRE SAFETY SIGNS
FIRE SAFETY SIGNS