Emergency procedure during fire revised

EMERGENCY PROCEDUREEMERGENCY PROCEDURE
DURING FIREDURING FIRE
A.A. WHEN FIRE OR SMOKE ISWHEN FIRE OR SMOKE IS
DETECTEDDETECTED
1. When the presence of smoke or fire is1. When the presence of smoke or fire is
confirmed, SOUND THE ALARM. You can do thisconfirmed, SOUND THE ALARM. You can do this
by activating the nearest push box station and/orby activating the nearest push box station and/or
by calling the Building Administration Office. Ifby calling the Building Administration Office. If
there are other people in the vicinity ask for help inthere are other people in the vicinity ask for help in
sounding the alarm.sounding the alarm.
2. If the fire is just starting or is in its2. If the fire is just starting or is in its
incipient stage, try putting out the fire with theincipient stage, try putting out the fire with the
use of a FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Fireuse of a FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Fire
extinguishers are usually found inside the fireextinguishers are usually found inside the fire
hose cabinets in all lobbies.hose cabinets in all lobbies.

 B. What to do in case of fireB. What to do in case of fire
1. If you discover a fire, immediately sound1. If you discover a fire, immediately sound
the alarm.the alarm.
3. If you have no designated responsibilities,3. If you have no designated responsibilities,
do as your FIRE BRIGADE membersdo as your FIRE BRIGADE members tell you ortell you or
leave the building quickly andleave the building quickly and quietly by thequietly by the
indicated route. DO NOT TRY TO USE THEindicated route. DO NOT TRY TO USE THE
ELEVATORS.ELEVATORS.
2. If you hear the building’s fire alarm,2. If you hear the building’s fire alarm,
prepare to leave immediately according toprepare to leave immediately according to
previously establishedpreviously established evacuation plan.evacuation plan.

4.4. Try to close doors and windows as youTry to close doors and windows as you
make your way to the fire exits.make your way to the fire exits.
6.6. If you have to dash throughIf you have to dash through
smoke or flame, hold yoursmoke or flame, hold your
breath. More people havebreath. More people have
been killed by smoke than bybeen killed by smoke than by
flames.flames.
5.5. If smoke is thick or heavy crawlIf smoke is thick or heavy crawl
to the nearest fire exit. The airto the nearest fire exit. The air
from the floors and 15 inchesfrom the floors and 15 inches
above is smoke free.above is smoke free.

7.7. If you are outside the building, take noIf you are outside the building, take no
chances in entering the burning building tochances in entering the burning building to
save property. Only the saving of livessave property. Only the saving of lives
justifies taking personal risks.justifies taking personal risks.
8. Do not jump out off an upper floor8. Do not jump out off an upper floor
window.window.
9. When a fire breaks out and there is9. When a fire breaks out and there is
aa panic rush for the main stairways,panic rush for the main stairways,
keepkeep outout of the crowd and useof the crowd and use
any of theany of the other fireother fire exits.exits.

 10. If all your escape routes are10. If all your escape routes are
cut off. DON’Tcut off. DON’T PANIC, closePANIC, close
the door or the room you are inthe door or the room you are in
and go out to a window andand go out to a window and
wait to bewait to be rescued, make arescued, make a
lot of noise to draw thelot of noise to draw the attentionattention
of rescuers.of rescuers.
 11. NEVER USE THE11. NEVER USE THE
ELEVATORS.ELEVATORS.

12. If you are injured, seek medical12. If you are injured, seek medical
treatment as soon as you can. Manytreatment as soon as you can. Many
burns or smoke inhalations, which atburns or smoke inhalations, which at
first do not appear serious can be fatal.first do not appear serious can be fatal.

EVACUATION PREPAREDNESSEVACUATION PREPAREDNESS
Be sure that the path to all exits are clearBe sure that the path to all exits are clear
and free from obstruction.and free from obstruction.
Test your emergency exit door regularly ifTest your emergency exit door regularly if
it opens easily and in proper directionit opens easily and in proper direction
opening out.opening out.
All building occupants must be notified ifAll building occupants must be notified if
evacuation becomes necessary throughevacuation becomes necessary through
the public address system.the public address system.

THINGS TO DO IN CASE OFTHINGS TO DO IN CASE OF
FIREFIRE
In case of fire, just remember the acronymIn case of fire, just remember the acronym
SAFE to be able to respond properly:SAFE to be able to respond properly:
SS = SOUND THE= SOUND THE
ALARMALARM
AA
FF
EE
= ADVISE FIRE= ADVISE FIRE
DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT
= FIGHT FIRE= FIGHT FIRE
= EVACUATE= EVACUATE

TYPES OF FIRETYPES OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS
 1. Dry Chemical Type – ABC1. Dry Chemical Type – ABC
firesfires
 Red CanisterRed Canister
 MONO AMMONIUMMONO AMMONIUM
PHOSPHATEPHOSPHATE
 Suffocation – VentilationSuffocation – Ventilation

2. FOAMED TYPES2. FOAMED TYPES
** AB FIRESAB FIRES
 AFFF (Aqueous Film FormingAFFF (Aqueous Film Forming
Foam)Foam)
 Blue CanisterBlue Canister
 Conductor of ElectricityConductor of Electricity

3. HALOGENATED TYPES3. HALOGENATED TYPES
 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
HCFC/BCFHCFC/BCF
GREEN CANISTERGREEN CANISTER
NO RESIDUE/MISTNO RESIDUE/MIST

4. C02 (CARBON DIOXIDE)4. C02 (CARBON DIOXIDE)
KITCHEN FIRESKITCHEN FIRES
RED CANISTER HORNEDRED CANISTER HORNED
TYPED NOZZLETYPED NOZZLE

5. WATER TYPES5. WATER TYPES
BEST EXTINGUISHINGBEST EXTINGUISHING
AGENTAGENT
COMMON COOLINGCOMMON COOLING
AGENTAGENT

HOW TO USE FIREHOW TO USE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS If you don’t know how to use the fireIf you don’t know how to use the fire
extinguishers, just remember the acronymextinguishers, just remember the acronym
PASS:PASS:
P = PULL THE SAFETY PINP = PULL THE SAFETY PIN
A = AIM THE NOZZLE TOA = AIM THE NOZZLE TO
THE BASE OF THE FIRETHE BASE OF THE FIRE
S = SQUEEZE THE LEVERS = SQUEEZE THE LEVER
S = SWEPT OR SWAY FROM SIDES = SWEPT OR SWAY FROM SIDE
TO SIDETO SIDE

HOME/OFFICE FIRE SAFETYHOME/OFFICE FIRE SAFETY
RULESRULES
(PARAAN NG PAG-IINGAT SA SUNOG)(PARAAN NG PAG-IINGAT SA SUNOG)
1. In case of fire, call the local Fire1. In case of fire, call the local Fire
Department immediately, no matterDepartment immediately, no matter
how small the fire appears to be.how small the fire appears to be.
(Kung may sunog, tumawag agad sa(Kung may sunog, tumawag agad sa
local na sangay ng pamatay sunog,local na sangay ng pamatay sunog,
kahit sa palagay ninyo ay maliitkahit sa palagay ninyo ay maliit
lamang ito.)lamang ito.)

RULESRULES
2. Inform the local Fire Department of the2. Inform the local Fire Department of the
presence of an invalid/elderly person inpresence of an invalid/elderly person in
your house and what room he or she isyour house and what room he or she is
occupying.occupying.
 (Kung mayroong may kapansanan o(Kung mayroong may kapansanan o
imbalido o matanda na sa inyong bahay,imbalido o matanda na sa inyong bahay,
kaagad ipagbigay-alam sa kinauukulan atkaagad ipagbigay-alam sa kinauukulan at
kung saang kwarto and kanilangkung saang kwarto and kanilang 1616
kinalalagyan.)kinalalagyan.)

RULESRULES
3. Don’t panic, this could only lead you in3. Don’t panic, this could only lead you in
making wrong decisions. Calm downmaking wrong decisions. Calm down
and look for possible escape routes.and look for possible escape routes.
(Huwag maalarma, maaari ka lamang(Huwag maalarma, maaari ka lamang
makagawa ng maling desisyon.makagawa ng maling desisyon.
Huminahon at humanap ng maaaringHuminahon at humanap ng maaaring
daanan palabas.)daanan palabas.)

RULESRULES
4. Never return to the house/office once4. Never return to the house/office once
outside. This could put you in greatoutside. This could put you in great
danger.danger.
(Huwag bumalik sa loob ng(Huwag bumalik sa loob ng
bahay/opisina kapag nakalabasbahay/opisina kapag nakalabas
na. Maaari kang malagay sana. Maaari kang malagay sa
isang panganib.)isang panganib.)

RULESRULES
5. Go to the nearest escape that5. Go to the nearest escape that
isis notnot blocked by fire.blocked by fire.
(Pumunta sa pinakamalapit(Pumunta sa pinakamalapit
na labasan na hindina labasan na hindi
nababarahan ng apoy)nababarahan ng apoy)

RULESRULES
6. When smoke builds up, always stay6. When smoke builds up, always stay
low and crawl towards the nearest windowlow and crawl towards the nearest window
or out of the house for fresh air.or out of the house for fresh air.
(Kung may makapal na usok, yumuko at(Kung may makapal na usok, yumuko at
gumapang tungo sa pinakamalapit nagumapang tungo sa pinakamalapit na
bintana o palabas ng bahay upangbintana o palabas ng bahay upang
makasagap ng sariwang hangin. Huwagmakasagap ng sariwang hangin. Huwag
tumayo.)tumayo.)

RULESRULES
7. If trapped inside a bedroom/office7. If trapped inside a bedroom/office
shut theshut the door to delay thedoor to delay the spreadspread
of fire.of fire.
(Kung sakaling makulong sa isang(Kung sakaling makulong sa isang
kwarto, isara ang pinto upangkwarto, isara ang pinto upang
mapabagal ang pagkalat ng apoy.)mapabagal ang pagkalat ng apoy.)

RULESRULES
 8. Go to an outside window that can be used by8. Go to an outside window that can be used by
the Fire Department for rescue. Open thethe Fire Department for rescue. Open the
window and shout for help or use your clothes orwindow and shout for help or use your clothes or
anything that can attract attention and wave it toanything that can attract attention and wave it to
signal for help.signal for help.
 (Pumunta sa may bintana na maaaring gamitin(Pumunta sa may bintana na maaaring gamitin
ng mga bumbero para mailigtas ka. Buksan angng mga bumbero para mailigtas ka. Buksan ang
bintana at humingi ng saklolo o kumuha ng telabintana at humingi ng saklolo o kumuha ng tela
o anumang bagay na makakatawag pansino anumang bagay na makakatawag pansin
upang masaklolohan ka.)upang masaklolohan ka.)

RULESRULES
 9. I you can get out of a window, Don’t jump.9. I you can get out of a window, Don’t jump.
Hang on by the edge of the window, let go andHang on by the edge of the window, let go and
roll over once you touch on the ground. This willroll over once you touch on the ground. This will
minimize the impact causing less injury.minimize the impact causing less injury.
 (Kung makakalabas ka sa bintana, huwag(Kung makakalabas ka sa bintana, huwag
tumalon. Mangunyapit sa pasimano, bumitiw attumalon. Mangunyapit sa pasimano, bumitiw at
magpagulong-gulong sa oras na bumagsak.magpagulong-gulong sa oras na bumagsak.
Makababawas ito sa malakas na pagbagsak,Makababawas ito sa malakas na pagbagsak,
dahilan upang hindi gaanong masaktan.dahilan upang hindi gaanong masaktan.

RULESRULES
10. A meeting place outside the house10. A meeting place outside the house
should be agreed upon by allshould be agreed upon by all
members of the family/officemates.members of the family/officemates.
(Magkaroon ng lugar kung saan(Magkaroon ng lugar kung saan
magkikita-kita pagkataposmagkikita-kita pagkatapos
makalabas sa sunog.)makalabas sa sunog.)

PRECAUTIONS IN HOMES USINGPRECAUTIONS IN HOMES USING
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASLIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
(LPG)(LPG)
1.1. LPG IS AN ODORIZED GAS, LIKE A SMELL OFLPG IS AN ODORIZED GAS, LIKE A SMELL OF
ROTTEN EGG,ROTTEN EGG, TO DETECT ITS PRESENCE AND TOTO DETECT ITS PRESENCE AND TO
SERVE ASSERVE AS WARNINGWARNING THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN YOURTHAT THERE IS A LEAK IN YOUR
LPG TANK OR A SUPPLYLPG TANK OR A SUPPLY LINE WHICHLINE WHICH SHOULD BESHOULD BE
CHECKED AND REPORTEDCHECKED AND REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TOIMMEDIATELY TO
COMPETENT AUTHORITY.COMPETENT AUTHORITY.
 (Ang LPG ay may amoy na tulad sa isang bulok na(Ang LPG ay may amoy na tulad sa isang bulok na
itlog para malaman natin na ito ay nasa atingitlog para malaman natin na ito ay nasa ating
kapaligiran at magsilbing babala na mayroongkapaligiran at magsilbing babala na mayroong
sumisingaw na gas mula sa tanke ng LPG na dapatsumisingaw na gas mula sa tanke ng LPG na dapat
lamang siyasatin at agad ipagbigay-alam salamang siyasatin at agad ipagbigay-alam sa
mapagkakatiwalaang awtoridad.mapagkakatiwalaang awtoridad.

(LPG)(LPG)
2. LPG is not poisonous, but because it is2. LPG is not poisonous, but because it is
heavier than air, it will push out air inheavier than air, it will push out air in
the room and without air, people willthe room and without air, people will
not be able to breath.not be able to breath.
(Ang LPG ay hindi nakakalason, dahil sa mas(Ang LPG ay hindi nakakalason, dahil sa mas
mabigay ito kaysa sa hangin, itutulak nitongmabigay ito kaysa sa hangin, itutulak nitong
palabas ng silid ang hangin at kung walangpalabas ng silid ang hangin at kung walang
hangin, ang tao ay hindi makakahinga.)hangin, ang tao ay hindi makakahinga.)

(LPG)(LPG)
 3. If you smell LPG, don’t turn on any electric switches3. If you smell LPG, don’t turn on any electric switches
and or if electric lights are already turned on, they shouldand or if electric lights are already turned on, they should
be be turned off so that there will be no spark from thebe be turned off so that there will be no spark from the
switch which could ignite the accumulated gas in theswitch which could ignite the accumulated gas in the
room. Never light a candle or strike a match whenroom. Never light a candle or strike a match when
there’s a gas leak.there’s a gas leak.
 (Kung may naamoy na LPG, huwag magbubukas ng(Kung may naamoy na LPG, huwag magbubukas ng
kahit na anong switch na de kuryente at kung and ilawkahit na anong switch na de kuryente at kung and ilaw
nating de kuryente ay nakabukas na, huwag ng patayinnating de kuryente ay nakabukas na, huwag ng patayin
ito upang hindi magkaroon ng pagkislap sa switch naito upang hindi magkaroon ng pagkislap sa switch na
maaaring magpasiklab sa natitipong gas sa loob ng silid.maaaring magpasiklab sa natitipong gas sa loob ng silid.
Huwag magsindi ng kandila o magkiskis ng posporoHuwag magsindi ng kandila o magkiskis ng posporo
kung mayroong gas na sumisingaw.kung mayroong gas na sumisingaw.

(LPG)(LPG)
 4. Close the LPG tank valve. Ventilate by4. Close the LPG tank valve. Ventilate by
opening the windows and doors. It willopening the windows and doors. It will
remain for a long time for the gas to getremain for a long time for the gas to get outout
without a strong air circulation in thewithout a strong air circulation in the room.room.
 (Isarado and barbula sa tangke ng LPG.(Isarado and barbula sa tangke ng LPG.
Magpapasok ng sariwang hangin sa pamamagitan ngMagpapasok ng sariwang hangin sa pamamagitan ng
pagbukas ng mga bintana at pintuan. Dahil sa maspagbukas ng mga bintana at pintuan. Dahil sa mas
mabigat ang LPG kaysa hangin, mananatili ngmabigat ang LPG kaysa hangin, mananatili ng
matagal na panahon ang gas kung walang malakasmatagal na panahon ang gas kung walang malakas
na paggalaw o pag-ikot ng hangin sa silid.)na paggalaw o pag-ikot ng hangin sa silid.)

(LPG)(LPG)
 5. Check for gas leaks by spreading on a5. Check for gas leaks by spreading on a mixture ofmixture of
soap and water on an LPGsoap and water on an LPG tank regulator andtank regulator and
hose.hose. Bubbles willBubbles will appear on the part where theappear on the part where the
leak is.leak is. If there is a leak on the tank or in the valve,If there is a leak on the tank or in the valve,
immediately detach the regulatorimmediately detach the regulator and put outand put out thethe
cylinder in the open yard. Call your dealer orcylinder in the open yard. Call your dealer or thethe
nearest Fire Department immediately.nearest Fire Department immediately.
 (Siyasatin kung may gas na sumisingaw sa pamamagitan ng(Siyasatin kung may gas na sumisingaw sa pamamagitan ng
pagpahid ng pinaghalong tubig at sabon sa tanke, regulator atpagpahid ng pinaghalong tubig at sabon sa tanke, regulator at
hose ng LPG. Magkakaroon ng bula sa parte na may singaw.hose ng LPG. Magkakaroon ng bula sa parte na may singaw.
Kung may singaw sa tanke o barbula, agad na tanggalin angKung may singaw sa tanke o barbula, agad na tanggalin ang
regulator at ilabas ang tanke. Tawagan ang inyong “dealer” oregulator at ilabas ang tanke. Tawagan ang inyong “dealer” o
ang pinakamalapit na himpilan ng pamatay sunog.)ang pinakamalapit na himpilan ng pamatay sunog.)

Train everybody to listen to theTrain everybody to listen to the
announcement which will follow afterannouncement which will follow after
continuous ringing of the general alarm.continuous ringing of the general alarm.
If during fire drills or equipment testing,If during fire drills or equipment testing,
announcement are inaudible, informannouncement are inaudible, inform
immediately the administration office.immediately the administration office.
All occupants of the building must knowAll occupants of the building must know
how to contact the Administration Office tohow to contact the Administration Office to
report dangerous situation.report dangerous situation.

 Listen to the announcement from the publicListen to the announcement from the public
address system.address system.
 Follow the emergency routes through the twoFollow the emergency routes through the two
fire exits.fire exits.
 If your unit is the stricken area, close but do notIf your unit is the stricken area, close but do not
lock your doors. Firefighters will need easylock your doors. Firefighters will need easy
passages to do their work.passages to do their work.
 Walk briskly but orderly. Occupy the left side ofWalk briskly but orderly. Occupy the left side of
the stairs when going down; right side whenthe stairs when going down; right side when
going up.going up.

 If breathing is difficult, try to ventilate the room,If breathing is difficult, try to ventilate the room,
but don’t wait for an emergency to discover thatbut don’t wait for an emergency to discover that
windows cannot be opened.windows cannot be opened.
 If on an upper floor and your window is of a typeIf on an upper floor and your window is of a type
that cannot be opened, DON’T break it out – youthat cannot be opened, DON’T break it out – you
will be raining glass down on rescuers andwill be raining glass down on rescuers and
people exiting the building. If you cannot contactpeople exiting the building. If you cannot contact
the fire department by phone, wave for attentionthe fire department by phone, wave for attention
at the window. DON’T PANIC.at the window. DON’T PANIC.

WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONEWHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE
CATCHES ON FIRE?CATCHES ON FIRE?
If you catch on fire:If you catch on fire:
STOP where you areSTOP where you are
DROP to the floor, andDROP to the floor, and
ROLL around the floor.ROLL around the floor.
This will smother the flames, possibly savingThis will smother the flames, possibly saving
your life. Just remember to STOP, DROPyour life. Just remember to STOP, DROP
AND ROLL.AND ROLL.

WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONEWHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE
CATCHES ON FIRECATCHES ON FIRE
If a co-worker catches on fire, smotherIf a co-worker catches on fire, smother
flames by grabbing a blanket or rug andflames by grabbing a blanket or rug and
wrapping them up in it. That could savewrapping them up in it. That could save
them from serious burns or even death.them from serious burns or even death.
KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS ANDKNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND
PREPARATION = These are your keys toPREPARATION = These are your keys to
preventing and surviving fires whereverpreventing and surviving fires wherever
they occur.they occur.

WHAT TO USE IN EXTINGUISHINGWHAT TO USE IN EXTINGUISHING
FIREFIRE
Use water to combat a fire of wood,Use water to combat a fire of wood,
cloth or paper.cloth or paper.
SmotherSmother burning grease or petroleum productsburning grease or petroleum products
with awith a rug or blanket, or use a dry chemicalrug or blanket, or use a dry chemical
extinguisher.extinguisher. Water can cause this type of fire toWater can cause this type of fire to
splatter.splatter.
Electrical firesElectrical fires call for acall for a dry chemical ordry chemical or
C02 fire extinguisher.C02 fire extinguisher. If one is notIf one is not
available,available, shut off the electric currentshut off the electric current
and use water.and use water.

3 ELEMENTS OF FIRE3 ELEMENTS OF FIRE
Heat energy
OXYGEN
16%To reach ignition
temperature
-open flame – sun,
hot surfaces,
sparks/arches
-friction – elect-
trical, chemical
21%
atmosphere
FUEL
CAPABLE OF BURNING
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

HOW TO TRANSMIT FIREHOW TO TRANSMIT FIRE
ALARMALARM
Information must include the following:Information must include the following:
Kind of fireKind of fire
Location of fireLocation of fire
Name of callerName of caller
Telephone NumberTelephone Number

ABC OF FIREABC OF FIRE
A – ABILITYA – ABILITY
B – BASICB – BASIC
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
C – COMMON SENSEC – COMMON SENSE

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