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The document discusses fire hazards and provides information about the fire triangle, common causes of fires, phases of a fire emergency, and ways to prevent fires. Specifically, it explains that the fire triangle consists of heat, fuel, and oxygen and that faulty electrical connections, cigarette butts, and unattended stoves are top causes of fires in the Philippines. It also outlines the four phases of a fire emergency as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and provides five tips for preventing fires, such as blowing out candles and keeping cooking surfaces clean.

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The document discusses fire hazards and provides information about the fire triangle, common causes of fires, phases of a fire emergency, and ways to prevent fires. Specifically, it explains that the fire triangle consists of heat, fuel, and oxygen and that faulty electrical connections, cigarette butts, and unattended stoves are top causes of fires in the Philippines. It also outlines the four phases of a fire emergency as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and provides five tips for preventing fires, such as blowing out candles and keeping cooking surfaces clean.

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Andrea Maclang September 16, 2019

11- Micah

Fire Hazards

Fire hazard is the most common hazard, which is present in all areas. Related
concepts to this are the fire triangle, causes of the fire, and the phases of fire
emergency.
1.) Fire Triangle
- The fire triangle is a simple way of understanding the elements of fire.
The sides of the triangle represent the interdependent ingredients
needed for fire: heat, fuel and oxygen.

A heat source is responsible


When fuel burns, it
for the initial ignition of fire,
reacts with
and is also needed to
oxygen from the
maintain the fire and enable
surrounding air,
it to spread.
releasing heat

and generating
combustion products

Fuel is any kind of combustible


material. It’s characterized by
its moisture content, size, shape,
quantity and the arrangement
in which it is spread over the
landscape.

2.) Causes of Fire


- A fire may occur without our intentions. We must be aware of the
common things in our surroundings that may cause a fire.
The top 3 causes of fire in the Philippines:

 Faulty electrical connections


Faulty electrical connections are by far the most common cause of
fire in the Philippines. This problem can come from old wiring,
improper connections, or sometimes due to an overload problem.
 Cigarette butts
People sometimes neglect to put out the cigarette properly, and
then put it in a trash can or someplace where it causes a fire.

 Open flames from unattended stoves


It’s important to never leave any open stove unattended. And
make sure to turn off the gas main after cooking. This helps prevent
any gas explosions or open flames that can start a house fire.

3.) Phases of Fire Emergency


The four phases:
Mitigation
Mitigation refers to measures that reduce the chance of an
emergency happening, or reduce the damaging effects of
unavoidable emergencies

Preparedness
Preparedness activities increase a community’s ability to respond
when a disaster occurs

Response
The response phase includes the mobilization of the necessary
Fire Crew Response emergency services and first responders in
the disaster area.

4.) Prevention
Here are some ways you can prevent a fire:
1. Blow out candles before leaving a room or going to bed.
2. When cooking, keep towels, pot holders and curtains away
from flames.
3. Keep matches, lighters and other ignitable substances in a
secured location out of the reach of children, and only use
lighters with child-resistant features.
4. Keep fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen
large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs
5. Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease
buildup.

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