*MISSION:
To prevent and suppress destructive fires; investigate its causes; provides emergency, medical and rescue services, and enforce other fire related laws, with active involvement of the community.
*VISION:
A modern fire protection agency working towards a safe and progressive society.
*MEN and WOMEN of BINANGONAN FIRE STATION
SFO3 Fernando C. Espina, BFP C, Operation SIC A
SFO2 Arturo Q. Solis, BFP SIC BFS Inspector
SFO1 Willardo A. Rivera, BFP C, FSES
SFO1 Amer C. Arabit, BFP Crew / FS Inspector
F03 Mylene M. Vite, BFP Admin / Finance
F03 Armando A. Mejorada, BFP FTDO
F02 Jenny M. Solis, BFP C, Logistic / clerk
F01 Aaron B. Reyes, BFP FTDO
F01 John Gilbert L. Tirona, BFP
BINANGONAN FIRE STATION headed by:
SPO4 Elizer L. Gonzal as OFFICER IN-CHARGE
FIRE PROBLEM TIPS TO SAFEGUARD YOUR LIFE AND PROPERTY
Most Common Sources of Fire
Cigarettes and Matches
Cooking Equipment
Flammable Chemicals
Kitchen Grease
Lightning
Unattended burning candles or kerosene lamps
Electrical short circuits
Overheated Electrical Appliance
Debris burning in forest and neglected camp fires
Arson
Fire Prevention Measures
Never smoke in bed.
Do not throw cigar and cigarette butts into waste basket.
Always have an ashtray available in your home.
Crush your cigar stubs thoroughly before discarding them.
Strictly obey "No Smoking" signs.
Do not set the lamp too close to the curtain.
Never read in bed by candle or lamp light.
Do not leave a burning candle unattended.
Be Kitchen Wise
Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires in the home, and the second most frequent cause of death to the elderly.
Don't leave the stove while cooking.
Always turn off the stove after cooking.
Never let the stove get red hot.
Do not let your pressure cooker boil dry.
Keep your heat-producing appliances clean. Old food particles and greasy build-up can ignite.
Don't keep or store any flammable substance in your kitchen.
Don't heat wax, paints and other polishing substances over open fire.
Make sure that the valves are close when you are not using the gas range.
Keep stove at least a foot away from any surrounding combustible walls or sidings. A pot holder near a hot burner is a fire hazard.
Don't pour gasoline or any flammable liquid to start kindling fuel in the stove. Use a piece of cloth or paper soaked in the liquid for this purpose.
Always check your kitchen before going to sleep. Remember, most fires in the home occur at night.
When a leak is detected in your gas range/stove have it repaired or replaced immediately.
Clothing Fires
Do not wear clothing with long, loose sleeves while cooking.
Use pins or elastic bands to hold up rolled back sleeves while cooking.
Long sleeves are more likely to catch fire And may also overturn pots and cause scalding burns.
Forest Fires
Extinguish camp fires before leaving.
Avoid smoking in the forest; you might set fire on dry leaves and twigs causing serious blaze.
Electrical Checklist
Make sure that all the electrical wirings in the house are properly installed and regularly inspected by competent electricians.
Do not leave your electric iron with the current on.
Avoid "octopus" connections.
Read and follow appliance precautions and instructions.
Give your appliance plenty of air to prevent overheating.
During brownout/blackout, cut off all electrical connections. To be safe, pull down the main switch. Unplug electrical appliances after use.
Don't drape electric wirings over pipes, nails, etc.
Make sure there are no electrical cords trailing across the floor or under rags.
Industrial Fires
Conduct regular plant inspection including its vicinity. Thoroughly check all electrical and mechanical installations.
Smoking restriction must be strictly enforced.
Containers of flammable substances should be tightly covered and stored safely away from any heating devices.
Do not allow rubbish, rags, empty boxes, etc. to accumulate inside the plant.
Don't store oxygen in the same area as flammable gases or near any readily combustible materials.
Be sure that the storage area is made up or concrete or non-combustible building materials.
See that all firefighting equipment are in good condition.
Educate employees on hazards and safeguards.
Motor Vehicle
When smoking in the vehicle, put matches and butts in the ashtray, if provided; if not, crush the embers thoroughly before throwing.
Always turn off your engine promptly after driving up to a gas pump.
Do not smoke or use an open flame while refueling and when inspecting the gas tank, the radiator or the battery.
Check the carburetor and the fuel line for dripping gasoline. See that the carburetor overflow does not fall on the exhaust manifold.
Loss or broken gaskets, exhaust pipes and mufflers should be repaired without delay.
Check wiring insulation frequently to avoid short circuits.
Keep the motor dust pans free from oil, grease and dirt. Promptly remove accumulated grime and grease on brake shoes and drums.
Install a portable fire extinguisher in your vehicle.
Precautions For Children
Keep matches away from children. Store them in locked cabinets.
Never leave children unattended or locked up in the house.
Allow only mature and dependable companion to stay with them while you're away.
Don't allow children to play near bonfires.
When buying clothes for your children, avoid flimsy, fast-burning fabrics.
Fire Extinguishers
Keep fire extinguishers handy. Multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers work well on wood, grease, other flammable liquid and electrical fires.
Make sure there is at least one extinguisher on each floor of your house, particularly in or near the kitchen, garage, laundry room and workshop.
Have every adult in the household read the extinguisher instruction manual so they know how to use it properly.
Periodically inspect your extinguishers to determine if they need to be recharged or replaced.
