FIRE BRIGADE SEMINAR

1. FIRE BRIGADE SEMINAR

2. IGNORANCE FIRE HAZARDS ANALYSIS CHART PRODUCTION CAPABILITY CRIMINAL NEGLECT APATHY CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL FIRE LOSS PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS TYPE OF OCCUPANCY/ LOADING FIRE HAZARD ECONOMIC FACTORS FIRE LOADING/ OCCUPANT LOAD PROPERTY LOSSES NATURE OF ACTIVITIES PRODUCTION CAPABILITY EMMINENT EFFECT UPON FIRE LOSS INCIDENT LOSSES CONSEQUENCE PROBABLE PROPERTY LOSSES POSSIBLE

3. R.A. 9514 Rule 6: FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS, AND FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS

4. Section 6.0.2.1: REQUIREMENTS A. ALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS employing at least fifty (50) persons shall, in addition to the requirements set forth under Section 7 of RA 9514 for the grant of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), establishan organization of FIRE BRIGADE to deal with fire and other related emergencies.

5. The HEAD OF THE COMPANY, through its duly designated SAFETY OFFICER shall evaluate the potential magnitude of a fire emergency within the company, and the availabilityof firefighting assistance from the BFP to determine the nature of the organization to be established. B. For buildings having various occupancies, theBUILDING ADMINISTRATOR and/or OWNER shall initiate the organization of a fire brigade in the premises irrespective of the number of occupants.

6. C. In cases where a fire brigade is already established for a building, said fire brigade shall be sufficient to comply with the requirements of para “A” of this Section. • D. All barangays shall likewise endeavor to organize their own Fire Brigades.

7. Section 6.0.2.2: COMPOSITION • The organization of company fire brigades shall consist of the FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF, which shall be designated by the head of the company, and shall be assisted by selected personnel. In companies where more persons are available, they must be organized into teams to function as a fire brigade established according to its needs. The organization shall be such that a fire brigade is on duty or on call at all times.

8. Section 6.0.2.3: COMPONENTS • The equipment that must be put into service at a fire or other related emergencies will determine the number of men required for each operating unit or company into which the brigade is organized, and the total number may be composed of two or more individuals to operate a specific item of equipment or a larger group to perform more complicated operations. Each fire brigade shall have a LEADER or a CHIEF. In his absence, an Assistant CHIEF shall be appointed.

9. Hose Handler Team Search and Rescue Team Bucket Handler Team Salvage & Evacuation Team Fire Extinguisher Team Electrician Valve/Plumber Security Medical/First Aid Team FIRE BRIGADE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Fire Brigade Chief Deputy Fire Brigade Chief Support Group Leader Coordinator/ Safety Officer Fire Captain

10. Section 6.0.2.4: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF A. He/she shall be responsible for the development of fire prevention programs and plans of action for the company or organization to address possible fire situation in the plant or community, subject to the approval of the company or establishment head or fire prevention officer; B. He/she shall initiate the procurement of necessary firefighting equipment and supplies for use of the brigades;

11. C. He/she shall conduct periodic evaluation of all equipment available for firefighting and be responsible for setting in motion necessary procedures for replacing missing equipment or correction of inoperative equipment.; D. He/she shall also bring to the immediate attention of the company or establishment head, or his fire prevention officer, any situation that would likely reduce the effectiveness of firefighting operations;

12. E. He/she shall ensure that the brigades are suitably staffed, conduct periodic review of the fire brigade roster and prepare recommendations on the need for additional members to be selected, appointed and made available to beef up the team;

13. DEPUTY FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF Shall act as the Fire Brigade Chief when the latter is not available. • Shall assist the Fire Brigade Chief in the discharge of other duties and responsibilities. • Shall ensure the actual fire fighting and services operations at the affected area. • Shall assume the responsibilities of a Fire Captain in the absence of the latter. • Shall do other related work activities which maybe delegated by the Fire Brigade Chief particularly on the implementation of the company’s Fire Prevention Program.

14. FIRE CAPTAIN • Shall ensure that Fire Prevention Program is being implemented, followed and observed by his members. • Shall be responsible for the complete attendance of all members of his group and shall advise the coordinator for immediate replacement in case of transfer resignation or dismissal. • Shall see to it that all members will participate in the conduct of scheduled trainings/seminars. • Shall closely coordinate with Fire Brigade Chief particularly when in need of assistance. • Shall be responsible for the training of his men on the services operations.

15. Shall direct the actual supervision of fire fighting and services activities within his area. • Shall ensure that all members of his group are aware of the emergency and are properly positioned according to their assigned tasks. • Shall ensure that his area is clear of every one except those actually engaged or involved in the fire fighting and evacuation operation. • Shall be prepared to summon or to be summoned for assistance needed by other Fire Captains as directed by the Fire Brigade Chief. • Shall ensure that immediate help is available and the Fire Brigade Chief is informed of the fire and its present progress.

16. Shall be responsible for the after-fire housekeeping activities in case if fire extinguishers and hoses are not returned to their proper places. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TEAM Shall be the first group to attack the fire using the available portable fire extinguishers within their area. • Shall summon the assistance of water hose team when they could not control the fire. • Shall work in close coordination with his group leader. • Shall ensure that all fire extinguishers within the area are operational at all times.

17. WATER HOSE TEAM Shall be in proper protective gears in combating fires. • Shall control fire using the water hose fire fighting equipment . • Shall unreel the hose towards the fire scene. • Shall proceed with haste to the fire hose cabinet. • Shall work in close coordination with his group leader. • Shall ensure that all equipment are in operational condition at all times and the supply of water is abundant. Shall ensure that all hose connections are tight.

18. COORDINATOR/SAFETY OFFICER • Shall set up the organization and proper selection of brigade members in coordination with the Fire Brigade Chief/Deputy Fire Brigade Chief. • Shall prepare plans for training schedules of all members. • Shall monitor and conduct the general observations during fire drills. • Shall monitor daily attendance of all members. • Shall see to it that all fire fighting facilities and gears as well as fire alarm and detection system are operational in perfect condition. • Shall see to it that repairs are being attended and monitored properly and are reported to the Fire Brigade Chief/Deputy Fire Brigade Chief and the safety department.

19. SECURITY Assist the command post chief in the organization, and training of members in the team. • Supervise the traffic team in clearing the involved area for the easy access of arriving fire department apparatus.

20. ELECTRICIAN Shall be ready to shut off electricity only when ordered by the Fire Brigade Chief. • Shall received other related orders from the Fire Brigade Chief. VALVE/PLUMBER Shall immediately switch on the Fire Pump for the supply of water. • Shall connect the female end of the fire hose to the fire hydrant. • Shall received other related orders from the Fire Captain.

21. SUPPORT GROUP LEADER Shall direct his men in the actual fire fighting operations. • Shall ensure that dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher team are properly supported by the Fire Hose Team in cases of uncontrolled fire. • Shall work closely with the Fire Captain particularly in the assessment of fire situation • Shall immediately summon for help through the Fire Captain. • Shall ensure that all protective gears, fire fighting equipment in his area are in good working conditions as well as enough supply of water. • Shall be prepared for any assistance needed.

22. Shall received instruction and orders directly from the Fire Captains. • Shall supervise his men in the proper evacuation, salvage search and rescue operations as directed by the Fire Captain. • Shall ensure a safe and smooth flow of evacuation operation.

23. RESCUE TEAM • Shall conduct search and rescue operations • Shall ensure that all places within their area had been checked for persons who might be left behind. • Shall coordinate with medical services for the conduct of first aid services to rescued persons. • Shall conduct the searching of all premises for possible persons who might be inside. • Shall perform rescue operations and conduct first aid if necessary.

24. MEDICAL/FIRST AID TEAM • Shall be the overall in-charge of all medical assistance • Shall received other related orders from the Fire Marshal.

25. SALVAGE AND EVACUATION TEAM • Shall conduct salvage and evacuation operations. Salvage procedures shall be on priority basis only. • Shall supervise in the smooth and safe evacuation of all persons to the designated evacuation assembly area. • Shall coordinate with his Group Leader/Fire Captain prior to the actual salvage and evacuation activities. • Shall conduct the actual evacuation of persons and salvaging of company properties on priority basis. • Shall receive orders only from their Leaders or Group Leaders before proceeding with the assigned jobs.

26. Section 6.0.2.5: QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Members of the fire brigade shall consist of persons who have met qualifications appropriate for the fire brigade work. For establishments, members must be taken from the roster of its own workforce. The head of the company shall identify the persons who are fit to perform fire operation activities and further assign them to specific fire suppression positions.

27. Section 6.0.2.6: AVAILABILITY OF PERSONNEL • To qualify as a member of a fire brigade, individuals must be available to respond to fire alarms and attend required training programs. Apre-arranged schedule for availability must be established to prevent conflict of duties and to cover absences such as regular off-duty periods, vacations and sickness.

28. Section 6.0.4.1: PRACTICE DRILLS Practice drills shall be held to check the ability of members to perform the operations they are expected to carry out. Drills shall be occasionally held under adverse weather conditions to work on special procedures needed under such circumstances.

29. Section 6.0.3.4: ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS • The BFP shall assist in setting up a training programs for the fire brigade and fire volunteer organization. Members of the brigade and fire brigade organization shall be afforded opportunities to improve their knowledge on fire prevention and suppression through attendance in seminars and special training classes.

30. Evacuation Policy and Plans

31. POLICY and PLAN Evacuation Policy and Plans

32. Evacuation Policy and Plans Evacuation routes

33. Evacuation Policy and Plans BUILDING FIRE EXITS • Each area of the building shall have at least two means of escape remote from each other that are to be used in a fire emergency. The location of exits and the path of egress should be shown on maps posted through out the building. • Fire exit doors must not be blocked or locked to prevent emergency use when employees are within the building. • Exit routes from the building must be free and clear from obstructions. All exits are marked with signs designating exits from the building.

34. EMERGENCY EVACUATION • If any employee discovers a fire smoke, the employee should immediately pull the nearest fire alarm box. If there is time to do so, the employee will also call the front office receptionist to report the fire. If the fire does not involve the office, the receptionist will call 117 and report the fire to the nearest fire department. The receptionist will then make an announcement over the public address system that there is a fire, give the location of the fire and instruct all employees to evacuate the building. • When the fire alarm sounds or a fire is otherwise announced, all employees (except those designated and trained to use fire extinguishers) are expected to immediately exit the building by proceeding to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.

35. If the nearest fire exit is blocked by fire or smoke, the employees should proceed to an alternate exit. There should be no running, shouting, pushing, etc. A calm orderly evacuation is the safest for all concerned. • Upon exiting the building, all employees are to proceed to the designated meeting area(s) so that they are away from the building, are not hampering access by fire fighters, and can be counted and accounted for. The designated meeting area(s) for our building is where employees are to meet outside the building. Supervisors and managers will account for all of their employees to ensure that no one is still in the building and unaccounted for. • Where needed, special procedures for helping physically impaired employees will be established. This will be done on a case to case basis when the employee is first hired or when the physical impairment occurs.

36. EVACUATION The evacuation of communities, groups or individuals is a frequent requirement during response operations. Evacuation is usually: • Precautionary (in most cases undertaken on warning indicators, prior to impact, in order to protect disaster-threatened persons from the full effects of the disaster) or • Post-impact (in order to move persons from a disaster-stricken area into safer, better surroundings and conditions).

37. 3 PRIORITIES IN EVACUATION • Handicapped persons/elderly persons/children/ pregnant women. • Female • Male REQUIREMENTS IN EVACUATION • Alarm system • Signage • Emergency lights – installed at corridors, alleys, stairs, and other evacuation routes • Evacuation area

38. EVACUATION TEAM • Plan movement routes and establishes movement procedures to give effect to the provision of the plan. • Assigns block or purok leaders in the Barangay and/or in the case of buildings, wing leaders or floor leaders. • Supervises and directs movement of residents during evacuation activities.

39. HOW TO USE AN EMERGENY ACTION PLAN • A written, up-to-date emergency action plan for your dorm/workplace is essential in case of emergency. Make sure you read and understand your department’s/dorm’s emergency action plan. • The plan should contain information about evacuation from the facility, including who is in charge of the evacuation. • Primary and secondary escape routes should be outlined for every area of the building. Since the stairway is the primary escape route in multiple story buildings (elevators should never be used in fire emergencies), they should not be used for any kind of storage.

40. Emergency action leaders should be assigned specific duties, such as verifying that all students/faculty/staffs have evacuated. • Pre-fire planning must clearly shows the locations of the workstations of the disabled workers. • Disabled workers and those with known medical problems such as heart disease or epilepsy, should be assigned an emergency action leader to guide them to safety. • All workers who might need assistance during a fire should be identified during planning. • Fire drills should be scheduled to test the emergency action plan. Let the drill be used to find problems before a fire happens, then make the necessary changes.

41. All university housing has prepared emergency action plans. These are generally posted on the inside of the individual dorm/guest room doors. • If your department does not have an emergency action plan, contact your department head and get one! If your department needs assistance in creating action plan, contact the Makati Central Fire Station for assistance.

42. HOW TO EVACUATE A BURNING BUILDING • The last one out of the room should not lock the door, just close it. Locking the door hinders the fire department’s search and rescue efforts. • Proceed to the exit as outlined in the emergency action plan. • NEVER, NEVER use elevators in any circumstances. • Stay low to avoid smoke and toxic gases. The best air is close the floor, so crawl if necessary. • If possible, cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth to help you breathe.

43. If you work in a building with multiple stories, a stairway will be your primary escape route. Most enclosed stairwells in buildings over two stories are “rated” enclosures and will provide you a safe means of exit; don’t panic descend stairs slowly and carefully. • Once in the stairwell, proceed down to the first floor. Never go up. • Once outside the building, report to the predetermined area so that a head count can be taken.

44. WHAT TO DO IF TRAPPED IN A BURNING BUILDING • If you’re trying to escape a fire, never opened a closed door without feeling it first. Use the back of your hand to prevent burning your palm. If door is hot, try another exit. If none exists, seal the cracks around the doors and vents with anything available. • In a dorm room, use wet towels to seal the space under the door and prevent the entry of smoke. Cracks around the door can be sealed with masking tape if necessary. • If trapped, look for a nearby phone and call the fire department, giving them your exact location. • If breathing is difficult, try to ventilate the room, but don’t wait for the emergency to discover that window can’t be opened.

45. If on an upper floor and your window is of a type that CANNOT be opened, DON’T break it out – you’ll be raining glass down on rescuers and people exiting the building. If you can’t contact the fire department by phone, wave for attention at the window. Don’t panic.

46. WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE CATCHES ON FIRE If you should catch on fire: STOP – where you are DROP – to the floor ROLL – around the floor This will smother the flames, possibly saving your life. If a co-worker catches on fire, smother flames by grabbing a blanket or rug and wrapping them up in it. That could save them from serious burns or even death.

47. Evacuation Policy and Plans Central control

48. Evacuation Policy and Plans Floor evacuation team Elevator shaft Primary stair Secondary stairs 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd

49. Information to tenants

50. Evacuation drills