DISASTER

PREPAREDNESS
=San Simon Fire Station
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EARTHQUAKE
 THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE DISASTER PREVENTION IS
PLANNING:

Know the
earthquake
hazards in
your area.
Follow the
structural
design and
engineering
practices when
constructing a
house or
building.
Evaluate the
structural
soundless of
the building
and houses;
strengthen
or retrofit if
necessary.
 PREPARE YOUR HOMES, WORKPLACE OR
SCHOOLS:

Strap or bolt
heavy
furniture/cabi
nets to the
walls.
Check the stability of
hanging objects like
ceiling fans and
chandeliers.
Breakable items,
harmful chemicals
and flammable
materials should
be stored properly
in the lowermost
secured shelves.
 FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE EXIT ROUTES:

Know where fire

extinguishers, first
aid kits, alarms,
and
communication
facilities are
located. Learn
how to use them
beforehand.
• Prepare a handy
emergency
supply kit, canned
food and can
opener, water,
clothing, blanket,
battery-operated
radio, flashlights
and extra
batteries.
CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATE IN
REGULAR EARTHQUAKE DRILLS:
DURING
 STAY CALM. WHEN YOU ARE INSIDE A
STRUCTURALLY SOUND BUILDING OR HOME…
STAY THERE!

If possible quickly
open the door for
exit.
Duck under a
sturdy desk or
table, and hold
on to it, or
protect your
head with your
arms.
Stay away from
glass windows,
shelves,
cabinets and
other heavy
objects.
Beware of falling
objects. Be alert
and keep your
eyes open.
 IF YOU’RE OUTSIDE…MOVE TO AN
OPEN AREA!

Stay away from

trees, powerlines,
posts and
concrete
structures.
• Move away from
steep slopes which
may be affected
by landslides.
If you’re near the
shore and feel an
earthquake,
especially if it’s
too strong, move
quickly to higher
grounds. Tsunamis
might follow.
IF YOU’RE IN A MOVING VEHICLE, STOP AND
GET OUT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS
BRIDGES, OVERPASSES, OR FLYOVERS WHICH
MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED.
AFTER
BE PREPARED FOR AFTERSHOCKS. ONCE
THE SHAKING STOPS, TAKE THE FASTEST
AND SAFEST WAY OUT OF THE BUILDING.

Don’t… Check…
• Yourself and others for
• …use elevators injuries.
• …enter damaged • Water and electrical
buildings. lines for damages.
• …use telephones • For spills of chemical,
unless necessary toxic and flammable
materials
• …PANIC
• And control fires which
may spread.
If you need to evacuate your residence,
leave a message stating where you are
going and bring your emergency supply
kit.
Keep updated on disaster prevention
instructions from battery-operated radios.
 IMPORTANT!
A.) Form an Institution’s Disaster Control Group (DCG) composed of several teams with
specific task.

ERG Organizational Chart

Over-all Coordinator

Ground
Site Security Evacuation Communication Search & Rescue
First Aid Team Fire Safety Team Maintenance
Team Team Team Team
Team

Marshalls
Assistant
Per floor
 OVER ALL COORDINATOR
• Represent the whole Emergency Response Group. Leads the organization,
planning, activation, response and evaluation.
 SITE SECURITY TEAM
• Ensure that the passageways of the school are accessible
and free from obstruction. This team must know the in and
out of the schools.
 EVACUATION TEAM
• Prepare for the evacuation map of the school. Leads the
students in the safe open area of the school during
assembly.
 FIRST AID TEAM
• Responsible for responding to those students acquired
simple injury.
 FIRE SAFETY TEAM
• Checks for the leak of gas and source of electric should be
turned off with the aid of the trained person in the school. In
case of fire, they are the immediate responder.
 COMMUNICATION TEAM
• Responsible for connecting the hotlines of the Law
Enforcers, Disaster Authorities, and Fire Department.
 SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM
• Must be trained in search and rescue. Must have
coordination with other team.
 GROUND MAINTENANCE TEAM
Ensures the organized assembly and headcount at the
vacation area.
 DEFINITION

FIRE is a chemical
reaction between a
flammable or combustible
substance and oxygen
… rapid oxidation with the
evolution of light and heat.
 The diffusion flame process (fire) is
a rapid self-sustaining oxidation process accompanied by
the evolution of heat and light of varying intensities.

FIRE consists of three

basic elements, as represented
by the fire triangle: HEAT,
FUEL and OXYGEN.
These basic components
have been recognized in the
science of fire protection for
over 100 years.
PARTS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER
P - PULL the pin located in the extinguisher's handle.

A - AIM the nozzle, horn or hose at the base of the fire.

Aim the discharge toward the base of the flames. Do
not aim the fire extinguisher directly onto the source,
as it may spread the flames. Begin discharging 8-10
feet away from the fire source.

S - SQUEEZE or press the handle.

S - SWEEP from side to side at the

base of the fire until it is out.
 
PULL THE PIN

This will allow you to discharge

the extinguisher.

AIM AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE


If you aim at the flames (which is
frequently the temptation), the
extinguishing agent will fly right
through and do no good. You
want to hit the fuel.
 SQUEEZE THE TOP HANDLE OR LEVER

 This depresses a button that releases

the pressurized extinguishing agent in
the extinguisher.

SWEEP FROM SIDE TO SIDE

Start using the extinguisher from a 

safe distance away, then move
forward. Once the fire is out, keep an
eye on the area in case it re-ignites.
 It's easy to remember how
to use a fire extinguisher if you
can remember the acronym
PASS!
 IF YOUR CLOTHES
CATCH FIRE

• Don't run around

You'll only fan the flames and make them burn faster.
 LIE DOWN
• This makes it harder for the fire to spread. It also reduces the effect of flames
on your face and head (flames burn upwards).
 ROLL AROUND
• Rolling smothers the flames.
IF YOUR CLOTHES ARE ON
FIRE

STOP ! DROP ! ROLL !

1. Sound the Alarm
2. Notifies the Head Guard and Fire Marshal
3. Inform/call the fire department and provide data on type of fire

San Simon Fire Station - 0997-180-6660/ Call 911

In reporting fires give the following information:

 Name of caller
 Telephone number of caller
 Exact location or the nearest corner/land mark
 Types of fire
* Electrical Fire * Structural Fire
* Chemical Fire * High Rise Building
4. Ascertain the location and extent of the fire incident.
 Responsible for searching
and insuring that all personnel
have evacuated after the
general alarm or second
warning has been sounded.

 Guides all personnel through

the correct evacuation routes
to the fire exits.
 Evacuate all important
documents and victims in any
threat.
  Protect Property and documents left in
the designated evacuation area.

 Prevent unauthorized access or person to

the premises to prevent looting.
 Check all rooms and advise all
personnel did not notice fire alarm.
 To assist/guide the local firefighters to the origin of fire.
 To maintain the street unobstructed for the arrival of
responding fire truck.
 Assumes responsibility for
rendering first aid to all who are
injured or otherwise incapacitated.

 Assist all those rescued needing

medical attention and transport to
the nearest hospital.
 FIRST AID TEAM
• Provides first aid
treatment.

• Assists evacuation
column upon order of
the Fire Marshall.

• Assists evacuation to
hospital of injured
occupants and others.
 A fire may be extinguished by reducing its
temperature, eliminating available fuel or oxygen, or
stopping the self-sustained chemical chain reaction.
 Improper ventilation during fire fighting operations
may result in a backdraft.
Your instincts tell you not to. If you
are uncomfortable with the situation
for any reason, just let the fire
department do their job.

The final rule is to always position

yourself with an exit or means of
escape at your back before you
attempt to use an extinguisher to
put out a fire. In case the
extinguisher malfunctions, or
something unexpected happens,
you need to be able to get out
quickly, and you don't want to
become trapped. Just remember,
always keep an exit at your back.
TYPHOON
 WHAT IS TYPHOON
• A typhoon is a
tropical storm
occurring especially
in the region of the
Philippines or the
China Sea. It is
basically a cyclone
originating from the
Northwestern Pacific
Ocean.
Flood-an overflowing of a large
amount of water beyond its normal confines,
especially over what is normally dry land.