{"id":91756,"date":"2017-02-28T22:21:08","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T03:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=91756"},"modified":"2017-02-28T22:21:08","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T03:21:08","slug":"prc-on-full-alert-this-fire-prevention-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/02\/28\/prc-on-full-alert-this-fire-prevention-month\/","title":{"rendered":"PRC on full alert this Fire Prevention Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eighteen fire trucks, 12 water tankers, and thousands of trained emergency responders nationwide\u2014the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is on full alert 24\/7 to respond to fire incidents that are expected to come out this fire season. (Photo: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u2014Eighteen fire trucks, 12 water tankers, and thousands of trained emergency responders nationwide\u2014the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is on full alert 24\/7 to respond to fire incidents that are expected to come out this fire season.<\/p>\n

March marks the beginning of the summer season in the Philippines and, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the biggest number of fire incidents are usually recorded on said month.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Fire Prevention Month theme, \u201cBuhay at Ari-arian ay Pahalagahan, Ibayong Pag-iingat sa Sunog ay sa Sariling Pamamahay Simulan,\u201d reflects the BFP\u2019s commitment to raise public awareness about the importance of fire prevention.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we always say, prevention is key when it comes to fire safety,\u201d PRC Chairman Richard Gordon said. \u201cBut it’s also smart to make sure that all members of your household know what to do in case there’s a fire emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below are PRC-recommended tips on how to reduce risks in case of fire:<\/p>\n

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  • Make sure every member of the household knows where the fire escape is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Agree on a meeting place at a safe distance from the home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Teach everyone at home how to use a fire extinguisher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • If smoke, heat, or flames are blocking your exit route, stay in the room with the door closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • If you can, move close to a window and wave something bright (a flashlight, glow stick, or a brightly colored cloth) to signal for help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • If you haven’t already called the fire department, call them once you make it to safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u201cFire is preventable,\u201d said PRC Secretary General Oscar Palabyab. \u201cBut it pays to be aware of fire survival tips, especially during the summer, when most fire incidents unfortunately occur.\u201d<\/p>\n

              \u201cSince January 2017, the PRC has helped out in 38 fire incidents in National Capital Region (NCR),\u201d added Gordon. \u201cBesides the water tankers, rescue trucks, and volunteers, the PRC also provides other assistance, such as food and non-food items, and psychosocial support to displaced families in evacuation centers.\u201d<\/p>\n

              The Philippine Red Cross has been responding to fire emergencies since 2009, when the Japanese government donated 12 fire trucks to Chairman Gordon for the PRC.<\/p>\n

              For more information, you may visit www.redcross.org.ph or call local hotline 143.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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