BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Baguio is ramping up its fire safety awareness campaign following the alarming report of 78 fire incidents in the first quarter of the year, and as the Christmas season approaches.
The BFP has identified overloading of electrical wirings and electrical arcing as major causes of fire incidents.
With the increased use of electrical decorations and appliances during the holiday season, BFP Chief Public Information Officer SFO1 Lloyd Furigay urged the residents to be extra cautious and conduct regular inspections of their electrical systems especially those that are more than ten years.
“I-check din natin ‘yung mga electrical system ng bahay natin pag ito ‘yung nag-i-edad ng 8 to 10 years para po ma-insure natin ‘yung electrical system is gumagana. Mas magandang ipa-check natin sa licensed electrician para ma-check ang electrical system,” Furigay said.
He also stressed the importance of immediate reporting of fire incidents through BFP hotline, 442-2222, as soon as the fire starts.
“Habang maliit pa lang ang apoy, ma-supress na natin siya. And then we ensure din naman ‘yung availability ng firetrucks namin na mini-maintain namin na everyday na cheni-check para ma-check natin na gumagana and condition ng mga firetrucks natin,” Furigay added.
The BFP advises families to be vigilant and cautious as the festive season draws near, noting the higher fire risks during holidays.
Parents are also encouraged to educate their children on fire safety preparedness to ensure that everyone in the household knows how to respond in case of emergency.
By intensifying these efforts, the BFP aims to reduce fire incidents and keep the community safe especially this holiday season. (JDP/DEG/Fatima Gilledo, PIA CAR- PHINMA UPang Intern)
