 combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically

with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat,
and smoke.
 Fire hazards include all types of live flames, causes of sparks, hot
objects, and chemicals that are potential for ignition, or that can
aggravate a fire to become large and uncontrolled.
 Fire hazards pose threats to life and property .
 Electrical - What actually happens is that the wires or circuit
becomes overloaded due to increase in the load the circuit
carries without changing the size of the wires. The subsequent
effect will be weakening of the insulation of the wires due to
overheating in the circuit caused by the additional load.
 Incendiarism - It pertains to the malicious burning of property,
using certain chemicals, bombs, etc. and causing fire start.
 Open Flames - Unattended burning candles or kerosene lamps
that are placed near flammable/ combustible material is a fire
waiting to happen.
 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - LPG may leak as a gas or a
liquid. When the gas meets a source of ignition it can burn or
explode.
 Fireworks – These are beautiful pyrotechnic displays resulting
from the occurrence of certain oxidation, reduction, and
reactions. The substances that produce fireworks are hazardous
materials that may cause fire.
 Spontaneous Ignition – This occurs as a result of a chemical
reaction within the material. It is a reaction independent of any
outside source of heat.
 Smoking – Careless smoking especially in bed is a leading
cause of fire in the homes. In the Philippines it is the fourth
leading cause of fire.
 Fire is FAST!
It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be
engulfed in flames
 Fire is HOT!
Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch your lungs.
 Fire is DARK!
Fire starts bright, but quickly produces black smoke and complete
darkness.
 Fire is DEADLY!
Fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces smoke and poisonous
gases that kill.
  Fires impact people, property and the environment in all
countries around the world. In some cases, the resulting losses
are extraordinary, causing deaths, damage to property and
significant impacts on the environment. More often, fires may
cause a single casualty or affect a single home, though the
effects are still highly significant to those affected.
 Politicians (government)
Pre – It's the Government's job to make sure that Pre-warning signals are
delegated through the use of media and electronic devices, issue emergency
evacuations, and safe-guard public utilities and transportation.
Syn – The government sees to it that, if needed, Martial Law will be
enforced, so that the public will not start a panic, in addition, they have to make
sure that everything does not fall apart in the midst of a fire disaster.
Post – The government will have to make sure that the evacuation centers
are tending to the injured, and provide emergency shelter, food and water.
 Business People
Pre – Start the disaster plan by identifying what your operation needs to
do to protect itself in the face of a natural disaster. Even if you don’t own the
building where you do business, take steps to protect your assets. Consider
business interruption insurance. It covers operating expenses, like utilities, and
compensates you for the income lost after a temporary closure.
Syn – Focus on you self and you much bigger priorities which are your
family and documents of you businesses. Have an survival kit and bring what you
need for 72hrs on the go.
Post – Develop a post-disaster communications strategy. Keep current
phone numbers for your suppliers, employees, customers, utility companies,
local media, and emergency agencies. Appoint a spokesperson to get the word
out that your company is still open and on the road to recovery, to dispel rumors
of business failure.
 Stay-at-home Residents (ordinary residents)
Pre – It's important to be prepared and act quickly if a fire occurs. Make
sure to have a disaster plan and keep fire extinguishers handy at all times.
Syn – Get to the nearest exit immediately and contact the emergency
services.
Post – Stay safe and try to collect valuable items like documents, records,
or irreplaceable items and assess the damage.
 Social Workers
Pre – Risk vulnerability and capacity assessment, Preparedness,
Formulating emergency evacuation plans for community and Early warnings
Syn – Guidance
Post – Give moral support, Disaster response, Disaser recovery and
Rehabilitation of victims
 Farmer (agricultural sector)
Pre – All farm and ranch family members and farm workers should be able to
identify potential fire hazards and understand the basic fire response techniques to
eliminate or minimize personal and property damage.
Syn – If a wildfire threatens your farm or ranch, always remember that human
life must be the first priority; property comes second. Keep in mind, however, that
when firefighters arrive, they may ask which to save first, second, third, etc. so
determine beforehand the order of importance: livestock, machinery, or feed.
Post – Stay out of damaged barns buildings and return to your property only
when authorities permit you to.
Notify proper authorities if you believe that hazardous materials were released in the
fire or during fire fighting. Place warning signs on contaminated areas.
 Doctor / Nurse (health sector)
Pre – All health departments must ensure that all of their facilities and
equipment must be ready for whatsoever possible event could happened. Must
also provide emergency escape route in each buildings, facilities etc. to make it
much easier to the people that might get victimed.
Syn – Doctor, nurses and health departments should be in high level
awareness since there could be a massive amount of patients that might come
into their facilities.
Post – Health head departments have to send one of their employees to
reach out to those people who still haven’t given a treatment or still waiting to be
rescued like if there is still a victim who still haven’t rescued.
 https://lifehacker.com/5976362/the-complete-guide-to-what-to-do-before-during-
and-after-a-disaster
 https://www.realliving.com.ph/tips-and-guides/8-common-causes-of-fires-in-
pinoy-homes
 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/psychology-surviving-fire-having-return-its-
normalcy-after-penney
 https://www.nifi.org/en/groups/who-should-do-what-role-citizens-government-
and-nongovernmental-organizations-disaster
 https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/uzmajee522/role-of-social-worker-in-disaster-
management
 https://texashelp.tamu.edu/browse/by-type/agriculture-disasters/farm-
ranch/protecting-farms-ranches-from-wildfires/