BFP: Be vigilant, fire safety cautious

BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

  

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has enjoined the support of the public to exercise vigilant and be cautious in case of fire incidents.

 

                                                                       PHOTO BFP BORACAY

BFP is observing its Fire Prevention Month by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A (1973) with the theme "Buhay at Ari-arian ay Pahalagahan, Ibayong Pag-iingat sa Sunog ay sa Sariling Pamamahay Simulan.”

Personnel of fire stations in Aklan, volunteers and stakeholders kicked off its activities on March 1 with motorcades and blowing of horns to spread awareness of the month-long fire prevention program in the communities. 

BFP-Kalibo Fire Inspector Donnie Torre said the agency will also continue to conduct activities such as distribution fire safety tips flyers in fire prone areas, inspection of boarding houses and residential establishments, fire safety lectures and drills.

So far, BFP-Kalibo recorded no structural fire incidents from January to February this year. Torre added, “at present, BFP-Kalibo has 24 personnel and two serviceable fire trucks.” 

Meanwhile, a fire broke out in Sitio Kamanggahan in Tambak, New Washington on Wednesday. 

BFP-New Washington said the house made of mixed and concrete materials was gutted by fire at around 8:40 a.m. Damaged to properties is initially pegged at P350,000. No injuries or death were reported in the fire. 

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