Did you know that this month of March was declared as Fire Prevention Month by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A? As we’re fighting Covid-19, let’s not forget about a common and regular enemy – fire.

This year’s fire prevention campaign is centered on the theme: “Matuto Ka. Sunog, Iwasan Na.”

With all of us having to stay at home because of the current health crisis, chances of experiencing fire incidents may be lowered because you got other family members to double check your forgotten plugs. What a relief! But this does not mean that we should not be cautious. More people at home can also mean more risks.

As we keep in our minds to wash our hands regularly, let’s also remember that fire safety should always be our concern.  

How to prevent a fire?

In line with this campaign, Hello Batangas wanted to share these basic ways you can easily remember to prevent a fire accident to happen.

  • Always check the kitchen before going to bed to make sure all appliances are turned off.
  • Blow out candles before leaving a room or going to bed.
  • Clean cooking surfaces regularly to prevent building up of grease.
  • Do not place towels, pot holders, and curtains near the flames.

What to do in a fire?

Remember to RACE during a fire:

  • Rescue others in immediate danger.
  • Alert! Pull the nearest fire prevention product and call emergency hotlines.
  • Confine. Close all doors to the fire area.
  • Extinguish and evacuate! Extinguish using the closest fire extinguisher. Evacuate to your meeting location with others.

Emergency Hotlines

fire prevention month

Make sure to have the contact number of your local area’s fire station saved in your phone in case of emergency. For contact details, check the list below.

NOTE: It’s your responsibility to check and make sure that these numbers are still updated and operational. We’ll exert best efforts to update these numbers. We suggest that you check them now to ensure their accuracy.

Provincial Fire Marshal, BFP Batangas
0915-602-1989

Agoncillo Fire Station
0915-601-6791

Alitagtag Fire Station
0915-602-2038

Balayan Fire Station
0915-602-2053

Balete Fire Station
0915-603-4182

Batangas City Fire Station
0915-602-1984

Bauan Fire Station          
0915-602-2041

Calaca Fire Station          
0915-602-1992

Calatagan Fire Station   
0915-603-4272

Cuenca Fire Station        
0915-601-6806

Ibaan Fire Station            
0915-601-6767

Laurel Fire Station           
0915-603-4225

Lemery Fire Station        
0915-603-4266

Lian Fire Station
0915-602-1982

Lipa City Fire Station      
0915-602-2011

Lobo Fire Station             
0915-602-2046

Mabini Fire Station         
0915-603-4246

Malvar Fire Station         
0915-601-6752

Mataas na Kahoy Fire Station     
0915-601-6797

Nasugbu Fire Station     
0915-602-1998

Padre Garcia Fire Station              
0915-602-1999

Rosario Fire Station        
0915-602-4435

San Jose Fire Station      
0915-601-6830

San Juan Fire Station      
0915-602-2026

San Luis Fire Prevention Office  
0915-602-0640

San Nicolas Fire Station                
0915-602-2016

San Pascual Fire Station
0915-603-4204

Sta Teresita Fire Prevention Office          
0915-602-0542

Sto Tomas City Fire Station          
0915-602-1987

Taal Fire Station               
0915-601-6792

Talisay Fire Station         
0915-602-2009

Tanauan City Fire Station             
0915-603-4198

Taysan Fire Station         
0915-603-4232

Tingloy Fire Prevention Office   
0915-602-0482

Tuy Fire Station                
0915-602-2028


Remember, fire prevention is always better than firefighting. Let’s all be safe!

References:
10 Ways You Can Prevent A Fire Today
https://www.safetyresources.com/safety-blog/10-ways-you-can-prevent-a-fire-today
R.A.C.E. Fire Response Procedure
https://www.bu.edu/ehs/ehs-topics/fire-safety/race-fire-response-procedure/
BFP Calabarzon Directory
http://www.bfpcalabarzon.com/directory/