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
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/
