Professional Documents
Culture Documents
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM
Fire has many properties which make it beneficial to life. The ability to
manage fire has been credited as one of the key points in the success of
humans as a species. When we think of uses for fire, our first thoughts are for
cooking and heating, but it has also played an important role in managing the
hazardous. In the right conditions, flames and smoke can spread rapidly and
can be accidentally or intentionally started, but once alight the heat and poor
visibility can make it difficult for people to escape or fight the flames.
That is why we are making this research to help us know how the Bureau of
Fire Station in Iriga City helped the community of Iriga in bridging the gap of
those who doesn’t have the idea of what to do in case fire isn’t managed.
Fires destroy property, cause injuries, and take lives. A fire in the workplace can
also mean the termination of jobs, as many of the offices and factories
destroyed by fire in Canada are never rebuilt. One of the key strategies to
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With proper training workers can eliminate fire hazards and respond quickly
and efficiently if a fire breaks out. Without proper training a small occurrence
Everyone is at risk if there is a fire. However, there are some workers who
may be at greater risk because of when or where they work, or because they’re
not familiar with the premises or the equipment at the work site.
Fire safety training can teach workers how to recognize fire hazards,
conduct a fire safety risk assessment, prevent a workplace fire, and respond if a
fire occurs.
Effective fire prevention programs can prevent fires and save lives. What is
fire prevention? Very simply put, fire prevention is stopping the fire before it
starts. Traditionally, there were the three Es of fire prevention, which are
refers to the education of the public relating to fire safety, in order to change
behavior in hopes that people will eliminate or minimize their own risk
associated with fire in their own homes and in the workplace. Enforcement
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hazards through design (IAFC & NFPA, 2012). This engineering phase of fire
active, such as automatic fire suppression systems. These are things that are
built into the system that allow the people the ability to escape and the building
the potential to survive as well. There are an additional 2 Es, which are
pocketbook, and when all else fails, we can attempt to minimize the damage
with an emergency response. At that point the damage is done, and lives may
have already been lost. A fire prevented can and should be a non-event, which
means that there is nothing or very little to report. So how do we determine the
and measure the correlations of conducting these programs with the positive
and or negative effects as a result. This article will examine the evaluation of
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Operations outlines how fire prevention programs are to be operated, but also
community risk assessment, which identifies those in need and helps to focus
resources and establish target groups for fire prevention program delivery
hazards, which should be reevaluated every 5 years. Reports and records must
including statistical data. This data is analyzed periodically to ensure that the
comprehensive fire prevention program, which included public fire and life
safety education, commercial building inspections, fire safety plans review and
reporting shows a 26% reduction in structure fires over a ten year period, from
2008 – 2013 (Shelbyville Fire Department, 2016). This data suggests a positive
between fire prevention efforts and the number of structure fires. As fire
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over the same ten year period (Shelbyville Fire Department, 2016).
In 2009, the State of Tennessee conducted a fire mortality study, which serves
as a risk assessment relating to fire deaths for the entire state (Folz, Myers, &
West, 2010). This study cross-referenced data from tax records, census
records and fire incident records, which not only identified high risk groups, but
also identified the general areas (census tracts) where fatal fires were the most
suggested a fire prevention campaign that focused on those high risk areas.
There have been some surprising and very successful results. The “Get
To date, Tennessee has installed over 100,000 duel sensor smoke alarms
Tennessee, between 2011 and 2014, there has been a 20.6% reduction in
that 25.2% of fire departments within the United States do not conduct fire
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developed a fire risk calculation to analyze NFIRS data, which is R=F*C where
should show the reduction of risk or the increase of risk over time, taking into
There have been several engineering studies that show the specific
effectiveness of fire protection. In the MGM Grand fire, smoke filled the
stairway, which contributed to the death of dozens of people above the fire
Other simulations learn the specifics of and can determine the effects of
smoke spread (Capote, Alvear, & Abreu, 2009). There are fire models that use
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(Fridolf, Nilsson, & Frantzich, 2013). The combustibility, flame spread and
based fire modeling system, which will show how individual occupancies and
of fire prevention.
through the prevention and suppression of all kinds, of destructive fires, and
end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence
milestone in the history of the Bureau of Fire Protection. It has been a long
dream of the BFP and it finally came into being. It serves as an effective tool of
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the BFP in achieving its mission and the realizing its vision. The enforcement of
the new Fire Code requires a comprehensive and thorough knowledge on the
code in order to effectively and efficiently execute it. With the various
memoranda, and guidelines crafted, our fire safety enforcers and other BFP
9514.
In the same manner, with the reports and data submitted by the field
offices, it would be easy to monitor the implementation of the new Fire Code.
This new fire safety enforcement manual is anchored on the Fire Code of the
composes of the various issuances and circulars issued by the Chief, BFP and
the SILG as far as the implementation and enforcement of the new Fire Code
are concern. This manual will serve as the basic tool for our fire safety enforcers
attached are the significant documents that would address certain issues and
policy and this Department’s mandate to further strengthen public safety and
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deemed compliant under the old fire code are now non-compliant since the
To address this peculiar situation and to allow reasonable period for these
existing establishments to fully comply with the fire safety requirements and
measures under RA 9514 and Its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR),
COMPLIANCE FROM THE OLD FIRE CODE (PD1185) TO THE NEW FIRE
14.0.0.7 These implementing rules and regulations shall take effect 30 days
Transitory Clause.
the time of the effectivity of the RA 9514 and its IRR is given two (2) years to
comply with the provisions of the requirements for Installation of Automatic Fire
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This study aimed to determine fire prevention program by the Bureau of Fire
Protection of Iriga City and how they impart their knowledge to the residents of
Iriga City. Specifically, this study wish to answer the following questions:
1.What is the profile of the residents under the Fire Prevention Program?
Protection?
a) Personal
b) Professional
3.Is there an advantages of the residents who knows about the program?
4.What are the techniques, ways or method of the BFP to encourage the
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a) Long-term Program
b) Short-term Program
ASSUMPTIONS
1. That the profile of the residents under the Fire prevention Program
Iriga City in imparting their knowledge to the residents are more on the
professional aspect.
3. That the residence who knows about the program are more confident
4. That both long-term and short-term program of the BFP has an effect to
the residents.
HYPOTHESES
The impact of Fire Prevention Program of the BFP among the residents
of Iriga City can help us avoid and respond to fires that are unmanageable.
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Bureau of Fire Protection. This study may provide the BFP with the
evaluation of their program and how it affect the residents of Iriga City.
benefit from this due to the constituents who would respond very well to
Parents. The finding of this study will enable them to realize that they need
to involve not just themselves, but also their children for them to know the
Students. Since the respondents of this research are 12 years old and
above they are more likely to be students and that there mind are open for new
ideas now they can be aware and cannot just only apply it to their homes, but
Community. The findings of this study will enable them to realize that they
resident that involves themselves with the different areas of safety and
prevention services. They can know apply it to their own homes or help educate
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participate in such activities of the BFP and to inform our relatives about this
designing their own research and to fill whatever gap in knowledge that may be
The researcher focused their study on the Fire Prevention Program of the
Bureau of Fire Protection, Iriga City this year 2018. The subject were delimited
to the following:
The activities they are giving to the different residents of Iriga, how they
opportunity of the activities this Fire Prevention Month and held the study
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The Bureau of Fire Protection Iriga City was chosen as the locale of this
research work. BFP Iriga is one of the newest and biggest government
Camarines Sur near Iriga City Police Station. The Bureau of Fire Protection is
which has been repealed and replaced by the New Fire Code of the
Formerly known as the Integrated National Police Fire Service, the BFP is
in charge of the administration and management of municipal and city fire and
The BFP traces its roots from the defunct Constabulary Fire Protection
Bureau, then later PC-INP Office of Fire Protection Service. The agency was
founded on January 29, 1991, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act 6975,
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Map 1
SAN MIGUEL
SAN JUAN
SAN FRANCISCO
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
long-term aim.
workplaces and the public in taking proactive steps to prevent fires from starting
Impact the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.
chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and
smoke.
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of behavior.
aim.
external force. This may be caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and
other causes. Major trauma is injury that has the potential to cause
being protected.
upon, prior to its occurrence. Most scientists who study unintentional injury
avoid using the term "accident" and focus on factors that increase risk of
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caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to
prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the
Impact the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another
a situation or person.
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CHAPTER 2
This chapter presents the review of related literature and studies. The
systems and hardware, apparatus and equipment, plans, and personnel that
achieved.
This means that fire safety should be an integral part of all activities and
that facilities should be designed with both active and passive fire protection
features such that reliance will not be placed on only one means to ensure an
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protection, site operations and facilities should meet a minimum level of fire
Protection Association and other referenced fire safety criteria or exceed them
when necessary to meet fire safety objectives, unless explicit relief has been
granted by DOE.
of knowledge about fire and life safety had a relationship to their actual
levels of fire safety knowledge than they actually have and that this may lead
to more risk taking, as they believe risk levels to be 6 lower than they are.
Barrows and Thurman also suggested a need for more education, in addition
to making facilities inherently safer for student occupants. Finally, Barrows and
improve student fire safety knowledge, but little has been done since this 1988
effort.
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personal communication, April 27, 2009 indicated that Mowrer has not pursued
research, compared to other health and safety topics, may be related to the
fact that fire safety researchers seem to focus on modeling fire behavior,
systems.
Hall, et al.,4, 1979, the findings support the thought that cities should
fire rates than cities that exclusively used full-time inspectors. The assumption
upon the supposition that typically there are not enough prevention personnel
The study conducted by the National Fire Protection Association and the
Urban Institute, selected eleven large U.S. cities representing a wide range
was collected.
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inspections in the City of Wichita, Kansas. Priorities within the Wichita Fire
Werner6, 2003, found the need for fire suppression personnel to perform
too great for the number of full time inspectors. Furthermore, when fire
personnel. The study, an applied research project for the National Fire
Academy (NFA) Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program, used action research
to answer the question concerning the need for fire suppression personnel to
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Jee 7,1999, showed that fire departments that supplement fire prevention
bureau inspections with suppression personnel have fewer fires, lower fire
losses, and fewer civilian casualties within properties regulated by fire codes,
when compared to cities which do not utilize fire suppression personnel. The
research study 19 conducted for a NFA EFO research paper and utilized the
performing inspections.
productivity focused on the two principal functions of the fire department, fire
prevention within the business community, it was determined that the change
analyzing the number of fires per 100 population, that the change in incidents
over time could be monitored as the prevention resources are applied. The
study also found that comparing a given city against other "like" city is
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and a reduction in fire incidents is not necessary; one only needs to establish a
plausible connection for that outcome. In the research conducted for the NFA
viability. Cain utilized mailed surveys and interviews in order to establish the
effectiveness
model Within the context of fire prevention, the goal-attainment model provides
organization achieves its goals or objectives" .Many factors can influence the
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service avoids or reduces property loss, injury, or illness from the effects of fire,
States that had less than 1.5 million residents and contained within a single
state.
effective when used, the singular element needed is for it to reach its intended
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intended goals" (Ott, 2001, p. 59). Finally, a fire inspection program should
benchmarking data for fire safety within the jurisdiction. The program should
be dynamic and evaluated with quality assurance audits to ensure that the
Hall et al.,13, 1979, found that fire rates appeared to be substantially lower
in cities that performed annual fire inspections. The study conducted by the
NFPA and the UI, selected eleven (11) large U.S. cities representing a wide
practices was collected. The study found that the frequency of fire prevention
inspections ranged from two (2) inspections per year to only one (1) inspection
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a year. A procedure developed and tested in the 1974-76 UI and NFPA project,
measured the time since last inspection. In the study, for occupancies that had
a fire, the time since last inspection was defined as the number of months
inspections. The research concluded that, "cities that annually inspected all (or
nearly all) properties appeared to have lower fire rates than did cities that did
not annually 24 inspect all (or nearly all) inspectable properties" (Hall, Koss,
Boyd 14, 2003, found that the majority of structure fires occur in the
sent to 25 suburban and urban fire agencies. The results showed that more
than half of the fire departments surveyed relied upon a state law or local
than half surveyed utilized a hazard or risk analysis. While staffing levels
identified the reason annual inspections were not completed, the inefficiency of
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of all fire safety interventions published between 1998 and 2004 and of the 15,
did not find any related to campus or university fire safety. In their conclusions,
they note that fire department personnel were involved in successful programs,
but admit that this was not tested as part of any of the experimental designs. It
is also important that this review reiterates criticisms of much older reviews
that called for “evaluations that will inform fire injury prevention efforts, and
Each of these affects their learning experience in college and the way they
They have been 25 treated as special when they were younger and feel
meanings.
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learning. DeBard also used the terms achieving, conventional, and pressured
desire to perform at a high level and willingness to follow rules to achieve this.
and reinforced by adding structure and strong conclusions in order for the
learners to feel that have succeeded and not feel pressured by the results.
Prensky 18, 2001, took the reported desire of Millennials, as digital natives,
how totally and completely 26 today’s students are part of, speak with, and
make meaning through digital technology and its unique ways of presenting
information. For example, the random nature of the way one can click on a
media where words are only used as subtext for details is unique and different
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Prensky argued that previous generations, who did not grow up with digital
are like digital immigrants and thus speak with an accent they can never lose.
variety of strategies for learning and assist them in determining which ones are
Wilson also noted that these same students will have an expectation that
technology will be part of the learning experience. This might include tutorials
on additional topics such as fire extinguisher use, digital alarm technology, and
information to share with parents who are a big part of this generation’s daily
lives.
This section explains the relevance of the reviewed literature and studies to
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Barrows and Thurman, 1988, was related to the present study since it
determined student self-perception of knowledge about fire and life safety that
college students perceive higher levels of fire safety knowledge than they
actually have and that this may lead to more risk taking, as they believe risk
impact on learning. DeBard also used the terms achieving, conventional, and
achieve this.
for the learners to feel that have succeeded and not feel pressured by the
results.
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Prensky,2001, also like the present study took the reported desire of
students are part of, speak with, and make meaning through digital technology
For example, the random nature of the way one can click on a hyperlink
where words are only used as subtext for details is unique and different from
generations, who did not grow up with digital technology as completely, must
He used the metaphor that these previous generations are like digital
immigrants and thus speak with an accent they can never lose. As an example,
digital natives instantly turn to digital technology first, while immigrants might
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Upon the study by the researchers to the different libraries and journals, it
was found out that the age bracket and the the sheer number of inspections
places of Iriga for all occupancy classifications is far beyond the available
staffing of most fire departments and their activeness to render the said
program. It is seen that most millenials are the ones who are ready and
participate more due to their strength and mental capacity to remember things
This study is anchored on the Teaching and Learning Theories There are
function of its consequences, i.e. learners will repeat the desired behavior if
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as That’s great, you’ve produced that document without any errors or You’re
certainly getting on well with that task, through to more tangible rewards such
work.
themselves and learning from them. Kolb proposed a four stage model
It is based on the idea that the more often a learner reflects on a task, the
more often they have the opportunity to modify and refine their efforts. The
process of learning can begin at any stage and is continuous, there is no limit
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task and is the first stage in which a person simply carries out the task
back from the task and reviewing what has been done and experienced. Your
values, attitudes and beliefs can influence your thinking at this stage. This is
been carried out and making sense of them. This is the stage of planning how
learning and predict what is likely to happen next or what actions should be
taken to refine the way the task is done again. This is the redoing stage
Sensory theory Laird suggests that learning occurs when the senses of
sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste are stimulated. This is easy if you are
subject. However, if you are willing to try something different, you can make
theory to practice, and use practical activities based around the subject and
the areas of interest of your learners. If you can make your session fun and
interesting, relating to all the senses, it will help your learners remember the
topics better. Don’t forget two other senses you can use as a teacher: a
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Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Experiential Sensory
Learning Theory
Concrete
Experience
Abstract
Coceptualization
FIGURE 2
THEORETICAL PARADIGM
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input, process and output on the “FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM OF IRIGA CITY
INPUT. The researchers considered the profile of the constituents of Iriga in terms
of socio-economic status; the impact to the Iriga Constituents in terms of the four
dimensions such as: physical elements, cognitive elements, affective elements, and
physiological elements; and the different techniques, strategies of the Bureau of Fire
Protection.
treatment of the finding, and interpreting the activities that have been carried.
constituents of the fire prevention program of the Iriga City Fire Station.
FEEDBACK LOOP. After the output of this study has been taken, there is
a need to look into the feedback from the output to the input wherein it is the
This is extent in which the study will be able to provide baseline data for
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INPUT
Legal Basis
FEEDBACK
Related
Literature
Questionnair
es
PROCESS
Interview
Data Gathering
Tools Through:
Questionnaire
Interview OUTPUT
Documentary
Analysis ENHANCEMENT
OF THE FIRE
Interpretation PREVENTION
of Data PROGRAM OF
IRIGA CITY
FIRE
STATION,
AND ITS
IMPACT TO
IRIGUEÑO
CONSTITUENTS
FIGURE 3
CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM
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CHAPTER 3
OVERVIEW
the study. This will discuss the research design, the respondents, the data
gathering tools and the statistical treatment that will be used in the study.
RESEARCH DESIGN
interpret the result of the problem of the study.Descriptive research does not fit
methodologies, but instead it can utilize elements of both, often within the
same study. The term descriptive research refers to the type of research
question, design, and data analysis that will be applied to a given topic.
Descriptive statistics tell what is, while inferential statistics try to determine
The type of question asked by the researcher will ultimately determine the type
hand. Descriptive studies, primarily concerned with finding out "what is," .
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that describe events and then organizes, tabulates, depicts, and describes the
It often uses visual aids such as graphs and charts to aid the reader in
understanding the data distribution. Because the human mind cannot extract
the full import of a large mass of raw data, descriptive statistics are very
description as a tool to organize data into patterns that emerge during analysis.
Those patterns aid the mind in comprehending a qualitative study and its
implications.
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
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classrooms and how frequently do they occur? What have been the reactions
sciences? How have high school computing courses changed over the last 10
textbooks?
How are decisions being made about using Channel One in schools, and
for those schools that choose to use it, how is Channel One being
in schools?
implement technology in the way they perceive? How many people use the
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The respondents of this study were the Iriga constituents and the Iriga City
Fire Station officers. There were a total of twenty respondents out of three
barangays during the conduct of the study and all of the officers involve in the
INSTRUMENT USED
In order for the researcher to collect pertinent data for the study, the
follow up interview was also conducted for clarification of same data on the
questionnaire.
QUESTIONNAIRE
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after they ask permission from the Dean of the UNEP College of Criminology.
DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS
To exactly gather the data the researchers asked the list of the activities
and the Fire Prevenetion Program of the Iriga City Fire Station Calendar Year
2015 - 2017.
INTERVIEW
Interview was used to further clarify the data stated by the respondents to
the questionnaire.
The statistical tool was used in the study was based according to the
type and nature of the data. Frequency count was used to test the validity of
the research.
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STATISTICAL TREATMENT
with the use of statistical treatment. The data was tabulated and statistically
treated accordingly.
activity is most useful and well participated by the respondents.If ties exist,
proper rank ordering prevails and not the most occurring placement with
PERCENTAGE TECHNIQUE
# of respondents we need
X Expected % of response rate
X 100
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The weighted mean is relatively easy to find. But in some cases the weights
might not add up to 1. In those cases, you’ll need to use the weighted mean
formula. The only difference between the formula and the steps above is that
you divide by the sum of all the weights.
The image above is the technical formula for the weighted mean. In simple
terms, the formula can be written as:
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CHAPTER 4
This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of the data gathered. It
are those who are officially enrolled and attended the seminar at the time the
twelve (12) from San Miguel, and twelve (12) from San Juan.
Plate 1
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BARANGAY HALL
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of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 4,584.
Historical population
The population of San Juan grew from 3,513 in 1990 to 4,584 in 2015, an
increase of 1,071 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive
growth rate of 0.93%, or an increase of 217 people, from the previous
population of 4,367 in 2010.
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Luzon
Region Bicol Region
(Region V)
Province Camarines Sur
City Iriga
Postal code 4431
Population (2015) 4,584
Philippine major Luzon
island(s)
Coordinates 13.4309, 123.4298
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BARANGAY HALL
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San Miguel is a barangay in the city of Iriga, in the province of Camarines Sur.
Historical population
The population of San Miguel grew from 3,273 in 1990 to 3,298 in 2015, an
increase of 25 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive
growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 182 people, from the previous
population of 3,116 in 2010.
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Luzon
Region Bicol Region
(Region V)
Province Camarines Sur
City Iriga
Postal code 4431
Population (2015) 3,298
Philippine major Luzon
island(s)
Coordinates 13.4150, 123.4049
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BARANGAY HALL
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According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in
San Francisco is 10 to 14, with 724 individuals. Conversely, the age group with
Historical population
The population of San Francisco grew from 5,954 in 1990 to 6,479 in 2015,
an increase of 525 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a negative
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Luzon
Region Bicol Region
(Region V)
Province Camarines Sur
City Iriga
Postal code 4431
Population (2015) 6,479
Philippine major Luzon
island(s)
Coordinates 13.4155, 123.4178
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Personal Profile.
Table 1
Sex
Male 4 11.11
Female 32 88.88
Total 36 100.00
Civil Status
Single 30 83.33
Married 6 16.67
Total 36 100.00
Age
15-25 23 63.89
26-35 11 30.56
36-45 2 5.56
46 and above 0 0.00
Total 36 100.00
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Respondent Group A
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Plate 5
Respondent Group B
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Respondent Group C
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Sex. Of the thirty six respondents, four (4) or 11.11 percent are
female and thirty two (32) or 88.88 percent are male. Data revealed
Gender
Female Male
11
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Civil Status. Of thirty six respondents, almost all were married which is
thirty (30) or 83.33 percent while only six (6) are single or 16.67 percent.
The data revealed that responders are mature enough and are ready to
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Civil Status
Married Single
17
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Distribution of Civil Status of the Respondents
percent ranges from twenty six to thirty five years old , while only two (2)
Age Bracket
15-25 26-35 36-45
6
30
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are males, Majority are married. A great number have a monthly income
ranging from Php 10,000 – 15,000. Most of them attended national training.
Of the six BFP Stations BFP IRIGA has the greatest number of
Phase) 1.
together with the plans to the Chief, Fire Safety Enforcement Section (FSES)
The Chief, FSES forwards the IO, together with the plans to the
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the IO as the basis for his/her evaluation of the submitted plans and
issued Fire Safety Checklist (FSC) on the building plan, the PE prepares an
Fire Marshal signs the IO. 4.97 A 4. The PE proceeds to the site and
copies immediately after the inspection leaving a copy for the owner/project
three years upon receipt of the IO, a copy of the AIR is given to the Chief,
FSES. 4.91 A 7.
the construction. 4.91 A 8. The C/MFM signs the notice and forwards the
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Official. 4.54 A Posting of Warnings 1. The fire safety inspector or any BFP
signage in front of the building. The notice bears the words “WARNING:
Norms:
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Mean Ratings Showing the Extent of the Capability of the BFP Iriga City in
Responding to Emergencies Along Fire Safety Enforcement
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the overall mean of 4.85. This means that the respondents are capable of
and forwards the same to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal for approval and
a corresponding signage in front of the building and the notice bears the
(x̅=4.87).”
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permit and as stated by the community that they usually visit the construction
or portion thereof.
thereof erected or constructed before the effectivity of RA 9514 and its IRR,
where compliance with the fire safety requirements as specified in the IRR of
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TABLE 2
Mean Ratings Showing the Extent of the Capability of the BFP Iriga City
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and Need Analysis (DANA) and reports the same to the next higher office.
overhauling until the fire is fully extinguished. 4.78 A 8. The IC declares “fire
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the investigation. 4.51 A 10. The responding unit returns to the station after
demobilization only. 4.17 O 11. The Fire Marshal, together with the
Report to the Fire Marshal for subsequent submission to the next higher
office. 4.90 A Fire in LPG Installation 1. All first responders respond to the
Analysis (DANA) and reports the same to the next higher office. 4.87
recognizes and identifies the materials involved and its storage or locations
The responders stop the leak, if the fire is not present. 4.87 A 7.
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Responders place monitor nozzle towards the storage tank/tank truck. 4.84
A 10. Firefighting unit fights the fire from a distance of at least 800 meters
Firefighting unit floods containers with water until the fire is out.
4.91 A 12. The IC declares “fire under control” when there is no probability
for the fire to escalate. 4.91 A 13. Firefighting unit conducts overhauling. 4.93
4.91 A 15. The IC directs the BFP investigators to continue the conduct of
The Fire Marshal, together with the firefighting unit, performs post
fire analysis. 4.81 A 17. The station’s Chief Operations submits After Fire
Operation Report to the Fire Marshal for subsequent submission to the next
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TABLE 3
Mean Ratings Showing the Extent of the Capability of the BFP Iriga
City in Responding to Emergencies Along Emergency Medical
Services
Emergency Medical Services Mean DR
Response to Medical Emergencies
1. The team leader or assigned crew gathers all initial information from dispatch. 4.90 A
1.1. exact location/address to include reference to landmarks such as public 4.93 A
infrastructure/building, restaurants, park, school and others.
2.2 nature and severity of injury, illness or accident 4.91 A
2.3 information of possible victims/patients, status and number; and 4.90 A
2.4 particular problems or other pertinent information of the scene (Advance Cardiac Life 4.90 A
Support Needed, Police Assistance Needed)
2. The team leader or crew reports to dispatch, confirm response and notes time 4.46 A
3. The ambulance crew wears EMS vest and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). 4.65
4. The ambulance crew readies additional equipment to be carried (scoop stretcher, 4.68 A
C-collar, splints, portable oxygen tank, automated external defibrillator, CPR mask/BVM)..
5. The team leader or crew member prepares patient care report (PCR) 4.90 A
6. The team leader introduces self and asks for consent before engaging to the patient.. 4.87 A
7. The team leader or assigned crew conducts proper assessment, initiates treatment or 4.71 A
medical management within the scope of the level of training and standard of care.
8. The ambulance crew documents all interventions given in the PCR. 4.84 A
9. The team transports the patient if necessary.
10. The team leader of crew coordinates with the Department of Health (DOH) Operation 4.58 A
Center for hospital transport
11. The EMS team endorses the patient and PCR to emergency room personnel (if 4.87 A
transported), and asks permission to leave the hospital or health facility).
12. The ambulance crew airs out the ambulance by leaving the doors open for 5-10 minutes 4.51 A
before returning to base. Use aerosols/disinfectants spray to sanitize the ambulance
13. Any member of the EMS team notifies dispatch that you are leaving the hospital. 4.65 A
14. Any member of the EMS team notifies dispatch o the arrival at EMS base. 4.67 A
15. The ambulance crew cleans, disinfects the ambulance and equipment and discards all 4.81 A
soiled supplies used like gauze, gloves and others.
16. The assigned ambulance crew makes an inventory and re stock supplies 4.84 A
17. The team leader or crew member completes and files any additional reports 4.88 A
18. The team leader conducts defusing/debriefing or post run evaluation as needed 4.72 A
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operations because it is their main responsibility and that they have undergone
training for six months before they are assigned to the agency.
with the management for initial gathering of information and initiates transfer of
between the concrete floor slabs their time at the fire is often reduced to 10-15
minutes. This means relief crews should be ready for deployment from the
forward command to arrive on the fire floor and at the nozzle ahead of time.
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high-rise tower fires it is important to analyse and prioritise the command roles
and tactical objectives that are achievable according to the weight of attack in a
community that if fire cases arise, the BFP immediately responded to calls and
immediately traverse to the location of fire for approximately 5-15 minutes. The
findings imply that the respondents can establish an incident command system
Gainey, 2015 stated that in the fire service, communication allows the
opportunity to have all orders given at the highest level of command follow
downward to the proper level necessary to carry the goal out, while all in the
chain are aware of the actions and their effect on the overall situation.
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Table 4
Mean Ratings Showing the Extent of the Capability of the BFP Iriga
City in Responding to Emergencies Along Special Operations
18. Entry Team checks and marks all searched area and gives updates to the 4.91 A
Team Leader
20. The Team immediately turns over the victim to the EMS. 4.84 A
21. If the victim is already dead, the Team follows management of the dead and the 4.90 A
missing protocol.
22. The Team Leader gives updates to the IC and assists in fire suppression 4.90 A
operation when needed.
23. The Team Leader seeks incident Commander’s or Operations Chief’s advice 4.87 A
for them checkout.
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25. The Team Logistics officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the rescue 4.88 A
operation
26. The Response Team returns to base with all the equipment. 4.87 A
27. The Team Leader considers a Post Incident and Critique (may be more 4.88 A
appropriate at a later date).
Overall Mean Rating 4.88 Very
High
Table 4 depicts the extent of the capability of the BFP IRIGA in responding to
The team leader or assigned crew gathers all initial information from
4.93 A 2.2 nature and severity of injury, illness or accident. 4.93 A 2.3
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The team leader or crew reports to dispatch, confirm response and notes
time. 4.90 A 3. The ambulance crew wears EMS vest and proper personal
leader or crew member prepares patient care report (PCR) 4.68 A 6. The team
leader introduces self and asks for consent before engaging to the patient. 4.90
A 7.
treatment or medical management within the scope of the level of training and
given in the PCR. 4.71 A Emergency Medical Services Mean DR 9. The team
The team leader of crew coordinates with the Department of Health (DOH)
Operation Center for hospital transport. 4.58 A 11. The EMS team endorses the
patient and PCR to emergency room personnel (if transported), and asks
The ambulance crew airs out the ambulance by leaving the doors open for
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Any member of the EMS team notifies dispatch that you are leaving the
hospital. 4.65 A 14. Any member of the EMS team notifies dispatch o the arrival
The ambulance crew cleans, disinfects the ambulance and equipment and
discards all soiled supplies used like gauze, gloves and others. 4.81 A 16. The
17. The team leader or crew member completes and files any additional
reports. 4.88 A 18. The team leader conducts defusing/debriefing or post run
The team leader or assigned crew gathers all initial information from
A 1.2 Nature and severity of injury, illness or incident. 4.93 A 1.3 Information of
possible victims/patients status and number; and 4.90 A 1.4 Special problems
The team leader or crew reports to dispatch, confirm response, and notes
time. 4.80 A 3. The ambulance crew wears EMS vest and proper personal
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defibrillator, CPR mask, BVM). 4.81 A 5. The team leader or crew member
prepares patient care report (PCR). 4.80 A 6. The team leader introduces self
The team leader physically stabilizes the vehicle and checks for leaks,
before managing the patient inside an accident vehicle. 4.84 A 8. The team
leader turns off the ignition key. For automatic transmissions, place the gear
shift to park and for manual transmission, use hand break. 4.86 A 9.
The team leader disconnects battery cables (positive and negative). 4.74 A
10. The team leader or crew conducts a proper assessment, places C-collar if
needed, and if the patient is pinned down, request for special rescue unit (SRU)
treatment or medical management within the scope of the level of training and
standard of care. 4.84 A 12. The ambulance crew documents all interventions
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The team transports the patient if necessary. 4.81 A 14. Team leader or crew
coordinates with the Department of Health (DOH) Operation Center for Hospital
Transport. 4.67 A 15. The EMS team endorses the patient and PCR to
emergency room personnel (if transported), and asks permission to leave the
The ambulance crew airs out the ambulance by leaving the doors open for
sanitize the ambulance. 4.78 A 17. Any member of the EMS team notifies
dispatch of leaving the hospital. 4.83 A 18. Any member of the EMS team
The ambulance crew cleans, disinfects the ambulance and equipment, and
discards all soiled supplies used like gauze, gloves and others. 4.84 A 20. The
21. The team leader or crew member completes and files any additional
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TABLE 5
Mean Ratings Showing the Extent of Capability of the BFP Iriga City in
Responding to Emergencies Along Disaster Management
5. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with other 4.87 A
6. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative to activate the search, rescue and 4.90 A
retrieval (SRR) teams.
7. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative updates the Mayor/LDRRMC/IC 4.96
on the availability of resources (personnel and equipment) for the response or SAR
operations
8.The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative raises the alert based on the 4.93 A
prevailing situation in their respective Fire Stations.
9. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative issues recall order to all on leave 4.91 A
and off duty personnel.
10. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative accounts all personnel who 4.87 A
reported to the station.
11. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes volunteer fire brigades 4.83 A
and other force multipliers..
12. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative designates personnel who will 4.86 A
assist in the medical, clearing, evacuation, and information dissemination operations.
13. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs his/her operation officer 4.86
to assist in providing vehicular and personnel support (if necessary) fir ore-emotive and
force evacuation of communities/families.
14. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative pre-positions personnel to assist 4.88 A
in the clearing, evacuation, and information dissemination
15. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel to assist in 4.8 A
the delivery of water to the evacuation centers.
16. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel to assist in 4.88 A
clearing routes to ensure faster delivery of relief goods/supplies/equipment through
cleaning/flushing of vital structures and by taking down billboard pruning trees and clearing
canals.
17. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative assists in the assessment if other 4.83 A
structures or places as additional to the pre-identified evacuation centers.
18. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies the HHQ through 4.90 A
Situation Report
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19. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative alerts Disaster Response Team 4.86 A
(DRT)
20. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative advise DRT to secure 4.86 A
themselves from the clear and present danger brought by the landfall of the typhoon
21. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative withdraws his/her operating 4.88 A
teams upon imminent danger and direct them on standby at EOC or seek shelter at a safe
area in their area of operations.
22. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs the SRR team to conduct 4.87 A
Search, Rescue, and Retrieval, and Evacuation Operations in the event of on going
devastation in the area of responsibility, IF POSSIBLE.
23. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies HHQ through Situation 4.87 A
Report..
24. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative continues to provide HHQ with 4.88 A
updates through Situation Report.
25. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative continues to mobilize volunteer 4.88 A
fire brigades and other force multipliers.
26. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes the SRR Team 4.81 A
27. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel to assist in 4.87 A
the delivery of water to the evacuation center
28. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel to assist in 4.86 A
the delivery of water to evacuation centers
29. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty to personnel to assist 4.90 A
in cutting uprooted trees causing road obstruction.
30. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel to assist in 4.90 A
clearing roads
31. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs his/her operation officer 4.88 A
to report to the electric and water cooperatives for the repair of damaged water and power
lines.
32. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with the 4.96 A
Mayor/LDRRMO/IC on the availability of BFP personnel for possible deployment.
33. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs his/ her operation officer 4.90 A
to check the serviceability of lifelines in the evacuation centers for subsequent reporting to
the officers concerned
34. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits After Operation Report 4.91 A
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medical services as manifested by the overall mean 4.80. It means that the
because the personnel who were assigned to emergency medical services are
training on basic first aid, basic and advanced life support and basic rescue
techniques.
that the team leader or assigned crew “Always” gathers all initial information
and nature and severity of injury, illness or accident (x̅ = 4.93), information of
possible victims/patients, status and number (x̅= 4.91); and particular problems
assigned crew “Always” gathers all initial information from dispatch (x̅ = 4.87)
victims/patients, status and number (x̅= 4.90); and particular problems or other
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It means that the respondents can gather basic information from a caller like
the location/address because they know that this is the most significant
BFP personnel as observed by the people are the first person responding to
vehicular accidents and they transport victims from the location of accident to
As well as most of the time they are requested to bring patients from their
home to hospital and vice versa because they have their own ambulance.
Maurtua, 2017 stated that in an effort to reinforce the BFP to act as a first
responder to both fire alarms and other medical emergency calls, a new
A bill proposed by house leader’s calls for fire stations to have trained
intended to make the BFP’s staff better trained and equipped when responding
reports that the BFP has evolved from firefighters to emergency medical
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responders to rescue teams after twenty five years. From its original mandate
of just being mere fire prevention and fire suppression, the BFP now is a
multi-faceted bureau whose functions other than fire prevention and fire
medical services as manifested by the overall mean 4.80. It means that the
services are registered nurses or graduates of allied health courses and have
undergone training on basic first aid, basic and advanced life support and basic
respondents answered that the team leader or assigned crew “Always” gathers
restaurants, park, school, etc. and nature and severity of injury, illness or
(x̅= 4.91); and particular problems or other pertinent information of the scene
(Advance Cardiac Life Support Needed, Police Assistance Needed) (x̅= 4.90).
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assigned crew “Always” gathers all initial information from dispatch (x̅ = 4.87)
victims/patients, status and number (x̅= 4.90); and particular problems or other
It means that the respondents can gather basic information from a caller like
the location/address because they know that this is the most significant
BFP IRIGA as observed by the people are the first person responding to
vehicular accidents and they transport victims from the location of accident to
As well as most of the time they are requested to bring patients from their
home to hospital and vice versa because they have their own ambulance.
Maurtua, 2017 stated that in an effort to reinforce the BFP to act as a first
responder to both fire alarms and other medical emergency calls, a new
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A bill proposed by house leader’s calls for fire stations to have trained
intended to make the BFP’s staff better trained and equipped when responding
2016 reports that the BFP has evolved from firefighters to emergency
medical responders to rescue teams after twenty five years. From its original
mandate of just being mere fire prevention and fire suppression, the BFP IRIGA
now is a multi-faceted bureau whose functions other than fire prevention and
fire suppression now include emergency medical service and fire rescue.
TABLE 5
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emergencies along special operations. Table IV. Mean Ratings Showing the
Special Operations
leader ensures resource operability at all times. 4.90 A 2. After the COMMEL
receives the distress call, the SRU team leader relays the information to his
information from the dispatch center before the response team leaves the base.
4.87 A 4. The team radio operator seeks clearance from the dispatch center
before proceeding to the location of the incident. 4.86 A 5. The first team to
arrive coordinates with the Incident Commander. 4.91 A 6. The SRU Team
survivability profile of the victim/s (This includes factors such as the location of
the victims(s) and elapsed time since the fire started incident occurred). 4.90 A.
The SRU Team Leader/Safety Officer assures that all personnel is wearing
appropriate PPE. 4.88 A 8. The SRU Team Logistics prepares all the needed
equipment for the fire ground SAR Operations. 4.88 A 9. The SRU Team
Leader Sizes Up and gathers necessary data such as floor plans and other
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information relevant to the location of the victim/s. 4.90 A 10. The SRU Team
Leader briefs entry teams (includes exterior size-up, exit routes, burned areas,
and victim/s exact or probable locations). 4.88 A 11. The BACO ensures the
team’s safe entry at all times. 4.87 A 12. The SRU Team Leader orders entry in
pairs. 4.88 A 13. Entry Team provides an anchor point for easy egress if
possible. 4.88 A 14. The SRU Team Leader establishes search priorities. 4.88
A 15.
The SRU Team Leader assigns RIT for immediate pull-out or rescue of entry
teams. 4.87 A 16. The Entry Team locates the victim and obtain information
about the extent of the fire. 4.87 A 17. Another member of the team create
ventilations and check structural safety. 4.88 A 18. Entry Team checks and
marks all searched area and gives updates to the Team Leader. 4.91 A 19. If
the victim is found, Entry Team checks for signs of life provides respiratory
protection if possible and brings the victim to a safer area. 4.91 A 20. The Team
If the victim is already dead, the Team follows management of the dead and
the missing protocol. 4.90 A 22. The Team Leader gives updates to the IC and
assists in fire suppression operation when needed. 4.90 A 23. The Team
25. The Team Logistics officer recovers all tools and equipment used in the
rescue operation. 4.88 A 26. The Response Team returns to base with all the
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equipment. 4.87 A 27. The Team Leader considers a Post Incident and Critique
operation with the overall mean of 4.88. It means that the respondents are
During the operation, it is “Always” the first team to arrive who coordinates
with the Incident Commander, Entry Team checks and marks all searched area
and gives updates to the team leader and if the victim is found, entry team
checks for signs of life, provides respiratory protection if possible and brings the
This means that the respondents are capable of doing their job as rescuers
during special operations like fire ground rescue operation. They follow orders
from the Incident Commander and when victims have been found, they perform
lifesaving procedures as needed such as protecting the airway and bringing the
They can perform such procedures because they attended relevant training
and seminars on rescue operations. Sanchez, 2013 stated that the BFP makes
use of its established network to augment its resources with the help of
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who are under the command of the BFP fire ground commander during any
conflagration, are of great help to the agency since they provide assistance
where and when necessary. These volunteers utilize their own equipment in
many cases – and doing so takes significant pressure off the bureau itself.
TABLE 6
ensure availability of all tools and equipment they need for the investigation.
4.94 A 2.
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Fire Scene Sketch Preparer prepares a detailed illustration of the interior and
exterior portion of the fire scene, illustration of the Area of Fire Origin and the
Point of Fire Origin, Fire Spread Pattern, affected and unaffected areas at the
fire scene. 4.94 A 3. Fire Scene Photographer photographs the fire scene in
large and close-up angles for detailed and sequential presentation. 4.93 A
parties affected by the fire. The required documents are listed inform FAI-02:
Documents to be obtained from the fire victim vary based on the TYPE OF
prepares and submits the mandatory reports within the reglementary period of
FAI identifies the collected physical evidence found at the fire scene that has
Recovery Personnel and Custodian coordinate with Fire Scene Sketch Prepare
for the illustrations of the position and location of all pieces of evidence
collected. 4.96 A.
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before lifting and should be in the presence of a witness independent from the
Fire Arson Investigation Team. 4.93 A 10. FAI properly documents, packs,
seals and labels the pieces of evidence recovered before transportation and
Record (ECRR) 4.96 A 12. FAI attaches the copy of the Evidence Collection
and Recovery Record (ECRR) to the Evidence Chain of Custody (ECC) form.
FAI issues Invitation Letter to all witnesses to appear before the Office of
the Investigation and Intelligence concerned for a formal interview. 4.93 A 14.
FAI requires the witness to execute and sign his/her Sworn Statement under
oath, and have the same duly subscribed and sworn to before a person legally
Judges) or at least a member of the BFP investigation team with the rank of Fire
Inspector. 4.96 A.
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who can provide relevant information about the occurrence of the fire. 4.91 A
observation, or other direct data gathering means. 4.94 A 17. FAI analyses
FAI develops the hypothesis from gathered data using inductive reasoning.
4.96 A 19. FAI tests the hypothesis if it can stand the test of careful and serious
Team submits Progress Investigation Report (PIR) within seven days from the
Chief, BFP thru IID, BFP-NHQ. 4.93 A 22. Fire Arson Investigation Team
submits Final Investigation Report (FIR) within 45 days from the inception of the
investigation to MFM/CFM copy furnished DFM, PFM, RD, Chief, BFP thru IID,
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procedure. When taken singly, on fire scene investigation, the Fire Arson
submitted by the fire victim/s, building occupant/s and other parties affected by
the fire.
The required documents are listed in form FAI-02: Required Documents for
investigation. Documents to be obtained from the fire victim vary based on the
type of occupancy or the involved structure gutted by fire (x̅ = 4.96). It means
that the personnel should see to it that all the required documents and checklist
personnel and custodian coordinates with Fire Scene Sketch Prepare for the
illustrations of the position and location of all pieces of evidence collected, FAI
fully records/documents and collect and itemize in detailed format all the
accurate and valid data as their basis in deciding the result of the investigation.
This is supported by the response of the people that were interviewed that after
the fire had been declared controlled, the fire inspector remains at the scene to
conduct further investigation to determine the cause of fire, casualties, and cost
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specialist fire safety officer will take over when more time and expertise is
analyzed they can identify areas where fire prevention measures can be
Disaster Management is shown in Table VI. Table VI. Mean Ratings Showing
Contingency Plan for typhoons and floods and orients his personnel about the
said plan. 4.96 A 2. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative
The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative attends the LDRRMC
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The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative to activate the search,
rescue and retrieval (SRR) teams. 4.90 A 7. The Fire Marshal or his duly
resources (personnel and equipment) for the response or SAR operations. 4.96
A 8.The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative raises the alert
based on the prevailing situation in their respective Fire Stations. 4.93 A 9. The
Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative issues recall order to all on
leave and off duty personnel. 4.91 A 10. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative accounts all personnel who reported to the station. 4.87 A 11.
The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes volunteer fire
brigades and other force multipliers. 4.83 A 12. The Fire Marshal or his duly
4.88 A 15. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty
personnel to assist in the delivery of water to the evacuation centers. 4.88 A 16.
The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel
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taking down billboard pruning trees and clearing canals. 4.86 A 17. The Fire
A 18. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative notifies the HHQ
through Situation Report. 4.90 A 19. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative alerts Disaster Response Team (DRT) 4.86 A 20. The Fire
themselves from the clear and present danger brought by the landfall of the
operating teams upon imminent danger and direct them on standby at EOC or
seek shelter at a safe area in their area of operations. 4.88 A 22. The Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative directs the SRR team to conduct
Situation Report. 4.88 A 24. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
Report. 4.88 A 25. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative
continues to mobilize volunteer fire brigades and other force multipliers. 4.81 A
26. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative mobilizes the SRR
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Team. 4.87 A 27. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct
duty personnel to assist in the delivery of water to the evacuation center. 4.86 A
28. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel
30. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative direct duty personnel
to assist in clearing roads. 4.90 A 31. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative directs his/her operation officer to report to the electric and water
cooperatives for the repair of damaged water and power lines. 4.88 A 32.
The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative coordinates with the
deployment. 4.96 A 33. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative
directs his/ her operation officer to check the serviceability of lifelines in the
34. The Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative submits After
Operation Report to the HHQ by accomplishing Annexes “A,” “B,” and “C.” 4.91
4.89. It implies that the BFP is very able to conduct disaster management
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activities before, during and after disasters and it is imperative that they should
perform this obligation because they are active members of the Disaster Risk
disaster management, the respondents answered that the fire marshal or his
and floods and orients his personnel about the said plan, advises disaster
deployment (x̅=4.96).
by the response of the people that were interviewed that most of the time they
can see or observe BFP personnel going to the barangay before the typhoon to
warn people and to be prepared for the coming of the typhoon. The BFP IRIGA
personnel conducts rescue and evacuations to flood prone areas. They usually
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shown in Table VII. Table VII Summary of the Extent of the Capability of the
management (x̅= 4.89). This means that the BFP continues to aim to follow its
Between the Extent of the Capability of the BFP of Ilocos Sur in Responding to
The Correlation Coefficient between the Extent of the Capability of the BFP
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As A Whole
Family Monthly Income -.191 -.350** -.145 -.206 -.149 -.235 -.279
Related Training Attended .129 -.038 .045 .081 .098 -.095 .037
It means that the lower the income the higher the extent of capability of the BFP
in responding to emergencies. It implies that if they have lower income, they will
they want to remain capable in their job for them to be maintained and
along fire operations and income (r = -.350). It means that the respondents
especially the newly hired who have lower income have a higher extent of
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they are new in the service, they are very eager to learn therefore have
undergone training.
It implies that if they have lower income, they perform better in their
their job especially during fire operations in order for them to be maintained and
promoted in a higher rank. It also depicts that the other variables did not show
emergencies, which implies that the respondents have the same capability in
Carandang, 2014 stated in his report, that Fire Officer I has a salary grade 10
When one decide to become a firefighter, it is not just because they are only
looking for a job but is willing and have a commitment to become a firefighter
because it is a tough and challenging job that require focus and determination
CONCLUSION
procedures. They have the ability to investigate all causes of fires. They have
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also responsible for the proper steps to be taken for fire prevention and any
other suppression measures to secure the safety of life and property of the
RECOMMENDATIONS
forwarded. 1. The very high extent of the capability of the BFP in responding to
skills training and assessment particularly the new staff to broaden and deepen
response to other catastrophes and/or emergencies instead of only fires per se.
3. BFP personnel should also pursue post graduate studies related to their
work. 4. Local Government Units should allocate funds for the purchase of
more modernized supplies, equipment and vehicle that will significantly boost
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