Fire proof your home, office- BFP San Carlos

February 23-29, 2012

                March is fast approaching. And, March is "Fire Prevention Month."

     
     The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)- Office of the City Fire Marshall San Carlos City shares the following fire safety tips that many are already aware of but many also continue to ignore.

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• Always buy quality products with trademarks "PS" for locally made products and "ICC" for imported ones.
• Never use defective appliances such as electric fan and air conditioner.
• Consult a reliable and an expert person to do the repair for your appliances.
• Do not overload your electrical installations or circuit connections.
• Switch off and unplug your appliances after its use or before going to bed.
• Turn off your main switch (plangka) during brown-out or when leaving your house or office.
• Never use sub-standard wirings, installations, and appliances.
• Place your lighted lamps or candles away from curtains or calendars.
• Put off your lighted lamps or candles when leaving your house.
• If you are using charcoal or firewood, flush the live embers with water after cooking.
• Place your matches or lighters away from reach of children.
• Check your LPG cylinder and close its regulator before going to bed.

                Please remember our theme: 

"Makiisa, Makialam, Makipatulungan upang Sunog ay Maiwasan."

A reminder from BFP-San Carlos City