PAGADIAN
CITY: The fire department here has staged more action in its fire safety
awareness and prevention campaign for the celebration of the New Year this
evening.
City
Fire Marshal S/Insp. Reggie Olmedo, said their “Oplan Paalala 2014” is contained
in the memorandum circular of the national BFP directing all regional
directors, provincial, district, city and municipal fire marshals to carry out
the program in preventing fires this holiday season.
Olmedo
added the BFP campaign sets to remind the public about the importance of fire
safety with the use of pyrotechnics and firecrackers this Christmas and New
Year celebrations.
The
campaign, he said, would involve various activities such as “fire truck
visibility” on scheduled dates giving out tips through its built-in public
address system.
The
BFP here also distributed pamphlets reminding residents of fire prevention tips.
Olmedo
explains that aside from preventing fires, they also emphasize on the danger of
firecrackers and other pyrotechnics use.
He
added that fire safety inspectors continue to conduct an “Ugnayan Sa Barangay”
to inform, educate and remind village residents of their responsibilities to
ensure a safe and peaceful holiday season.
The
fire chief said they also tapped media support to further intensify their
campaign and help them disseminate fire safety tips.
The
BFP here has given their hotline emergency number 160 or 2153-255 in case of fire.