Hot Stuff: URGENT
Sir Martin Aguda Jr. is head of the Safety and Events Risk Management and chief of the ABSCBN fire brigade. Last Thursday, he gave an exhilarating lecture that literally took our breath away. Infusing laughter into his “fire tips” made each extremely memorable. Here are the bits and pieces:
Ø The small fire truck is called a “penetrator.” ANOS is a manufacturer hence, the text in front of the vehicle read “ANOS PENETRATOR.”
Ø When crawling out of a building, it is advised to stay beside a wall because it will always lead to an exit. Sir Martin however warned “Matakot ka kung walang pinto.”
Ø It’s better to be safe than sorry. “Binabayaran ako ng kumpanya para maging praning.” While he was lecturing on the leading causes of fire, we all thought: “Teka sir, uwi muna ‘ko!”
Ø Fire prevention and emergency planning starts at home. Have a predetermined area where family members shall meet in case of emergency evacuation. Aside from the nearest street, agree also on an area outside Metro Manila in case of a coup.
Ø Fire drill at home?! Mukhang tanga! Yeah, it seems funny at first, but it can save lives by helping us to get familiarized with our immediate surroundings not just through our eyes, but through our sense of touch.
Ø Fire exit signs? Dapat may pupuntahan, hindi lang display.
Ø Smoke detectors are most helpful when everybody’s sleeping. Just don’t place it in the kitchen. Maya’t maya aalarma ‘yan!
Ø Previously, I blogged on how to use the fire extinguisher. So now that you know it, memorize where each is placed in your school or office. Baka ‘pag may sunog, dun mo pa lang sasabihin na “Sa’n nakalagay ang fire extinguisher? Alam ko meron dun eh...”
Ø Sir Martin asked one of our classmates to get one fire extinguisher for a demo. Buti na lang wala kaming narinig na nabasag na salamin afterwards.
Ø The extinguisher weighs at least 10 lbs. Find your match. I-check din kung akma ang bawat isa sa pangangailangan. Malalaman sa data plate kung para ito sa Class A, B,C, or D fires.
Ø You can find pseudo-extinguishers in school (figurines!). It’s better to have none than to have a false sense of safety. “At least ang baril na walang bala ‘pag tinutok mo, matatakot ang tao. Ang apoy ‘di naman matatakot ‘pag tinutukan mo ng fire extinguisher na walang laman.” Kaya tigilan na ang pagpapakintab ng mga tangke.
Ø Bago gamitin, hawakan nang mabuti ang extinguisher. ‘Wag kikay. At lalong ‘wag nang magkumpuni.
Ø Target the base of the fire and work in a sweeping motion. ‘Wag sundan ang apoy! Baka mamaya tinututok mo pa ‘yan sa langit.
Ø ‘Wag magtira. Baka manghinayang ka pa eh isang gamitan lang ‘yan. An extinguisher lasts for about thirty seconds. Kapag naisip mong “Kulang pala ang dala ko,” aba’y humanda ka na sa pag-eskapo. ‘Pag naubos, ‘wag mo nang bitbitin. Idapa mo para malaman ng ibang gamit na ito. Baka isipin ng susunod: “Ay, ‘di nagamit... sayang.”
Ø In getting out of a building, the technique is “Stop, drop, and roll.” Just don’t roll into the fire. Ha ha ha...
Hanga na talaga ko sa mga bumbero. Kailangan mabilis ang bawat pagpapasya. Kaya sana mag-aral sila nang mabuti. My question however is, nagkasunog na kaya sa Fire Academy?
Ø The small fire truck is called a “penetrator.” ANOS is a manufacturer hence, the text in front of the vehicle read “ANOS PENETRATOR.”
Ø When crawling out of a building, it is advised to stay beside a wall because it will always lead to an exit. Sir Martin however warned “Matakot ka kung walang pinto.”
Ø It’s better to be safe than sorry. “Binabayaran ako ng kumpanya para maging praning.” While he was lecturing on the leading causes of fire, we all thought: “Teka sir, uwi muna ‘ko!”
Ø Fire prevention and emergency planning starts at home. Have a predetermined area where family members shall meet in case of emergency evacuation. Aside from the nearest street, agree also on an area outside Metro Manila in case of a coup.
Ø Fire drill at home?! Mukhang tanga! Yeah, it seems funny at first, but it can save lives by helping us to get familiarized with our immediate surroundings not just through our eyes, but through our sense of touch.
Ø Fire exit signs? Dapat may pupuntahan, hindi lang display.
Ø Smoke detectors are most helpful when everybody’s sleeping. Just don’t place it in the kitchen. Maya’t maya aalarma ‘yan!
Ø Previously, I blogged on how to use the fire extinguisher. So now that you know it, memorize where each is placed in your school or office. Baka ‘pag may sunog, dun mo pa lang sasabihin na “Sa’n nakalagay ang fire extinguisher? Alam ko meron dun eh...”
Ø Sir Martin asked one of our classmates to get one fire extinguisher for a demo. Buti na lang wala kaming narinig na nabasag na salamin afterwards.
Ø The extinguisher weighs at least 10 lbs. Find your match. I-check din kung akma ang bawat isa sa pangangailangan. Malalaman sa data plate kung para ito sa Class A, B,C, or D fires.
Ø You can find pseudo-extinguishers in school (figurines!). It’s better to have none than to have a false sense of safety. “At least ang baril na walang bala ‘pag tinutok mo, matatakot ang tao. Ang apoy ‘di naman matatakot ‘pag tinutukan mo ng fire extinguisher na walang laman.” Kaya tigilan na ang pagpapakintab ng mga tangke.
Ø Bago gamitin, hawakan nang mabuti ang extinguisher. ‘Wag kikay. At lalong ‘wag nang magkumpuni.
Ø Target the base of the fire and work in a sweeping motion. ‘Wag sundan ang apoy! Baka mamaya tinututok mo pa ‘yan sa langit.
Ø ‘Wag magtira. Baka manghinayang ka pa eh isang gamitan lang ‘yan. An extinguisher lasts for about thirty seconds. Kapag naisip mong “Kulang pala ang dala ko,” aba’y humanda ka na sa pag-eskapo. ‘Pag naubos, ‘wag mo nang bitbitin. Idapa mo para malaman ng ibang gamit na ito. Baka isipin ng susunod: “Ay, ‘di nagamit... sayang.”
Ø In getting out of a building, the technique is “Stop, drop, and roll.” Just don’t roll into the fire. Ha ha ha...
Hanga na talaga ko sa mga bumbero. Kailangan mabilis ang bawat pagpapasya. Kaya sana mag-aral sila nang mabuti. My question however is, nagkasunog na kaya sa Fire Academy?
