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BFP strengthens community fire safety in Cam Norte

DAET, Camarines Norte (PIA) - - The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has strengthened its community fire safety campaign through “Oplan Ligtas na Pamayanan” (OLP) on the road program, a public address system to disseminate information in various barangays in the province. 

The OLP is one of the highlights of the BFP's  Fire Prevention Month celebration following its kick-off last March 1 through a flag-raising ceremony and a motorcade to create awareness among the public.

During the Kapihan cum radio program “Talakayan sa PIA,” Fire Officer Ace V. Orendain, public information officer, said that this year the BFP targeted at least five barangays per municipality to be organized for the OLP Community Fire Auxiliary Group (CFAG).

The "Oplan Ligtas na Pamayanan" through CFAG will capacitate volunteer firefighters who will act as force multipliers in fire protection-related activities at the grassroots level.

It is also a massive fire prevention campaign nationwide, targeting the conduct of series of fire safety training in the villages.

Fire Officer Ace V. Orendain, public information officer, discusses Fire Prevention Month activities in Camarines Norte, during Kapihan cum radio program hosted by ICM Rose Manlangit of PIA (PIA5/Camarines Norte)

The OLP-CFAG will act as the first responding unit at the barangay level in case of fire emergencies.

He said that most of the fire incidents were caused by faulty electrical wirings.

Last year, there were 61 fire incidents recorded which are lower as compared to the 86 incidents in 2020. This year the BFP already recorded 14 fire incidents as compared to the 15 in the first quarter of last year.

Meanwhile, municipal fire stations slated poster and essay writing contests for junior and senior high school. This is to instill fire safety awareness among students.  

He also urged every family to conduct their own fire drill so that in time of fire incidents, they already have an exit up plan to ensure the safety of each member of the family. 

The Kapihan was hosted by ICM Rose Manlangit of PIA Camarines Norte. It was participated by media persons from GMA-7, Brigada News FM and Camarines Norte Unang Bantayog Press Club. (PIA5/Camarines Norte)

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