MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, March 17 (PIA) --- The Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) here has issued fire safety tips to remind the public that awareness and vigilance are the keys to fire prevention.
Sr. Fire Officer (SFO) 1 Aminola Udasan, Acting City Fire Marshal, warned the public not to connect too many electrical appliances to one outlet to avoid electrical overloading.
“Electrical appliances should also be unplugged after every use or when not in use,” he said.
Regularly check electrical installations and fire protection devices and have all damaged wirings and electrical equipment repaired or changed by a competent electrician, Udasan said.
He advised the public to check their gas stoves and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks for leaks and to replace cracked gas hose which could start fires.
He said LPG stoves should be provided with safety devices that automatically stop the flow of gas should leak develop in the tubing between the regulator and the burner.
“Make sure that your electric stove is switched-off and your LPG tanks turned-off after every use,” he further said.
The acting fire marshal also cautioned them not to smoke in bed and not to leave a lit cigarette or cigar unattended and not throw lighted cigarette butts and cigar stubs on dried leaves and garbage making sure they are thoroughly crushed before they are discarded.
“Lamps and candles should be placed away from curtains and other objects that easily catch fire. Matches, lighters and other flammable liquids should likewise be kept away from reach of children,” he added.
Moreover, he urged the public to get a fire extinguisher or install smoke detectors or keep a bucket of water handy at homes.
He also said that a fire survival plan is important for any family even if the above precautions are taken. He urged families to plan various escapes routes out of the house depending on the possible different locations of the fire.
Stressing that fire safety and prevention is everybody’s responsibility, he reminded the public to maintain good sanitation at home which is not only conducive to healthy atmosphere but also enhances fire prevention measures. (Apipa Bagumbaran/PIA-10)
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