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BFP to hold simultaneous fire, earthquake drill simulation in 81 malls
Summary
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is collaborating with SM Malls to hold a nationwide simultaneous fire drill on March 13th to raise public awareness for fire emergencies. There will be an earthquake and fire simulation at SM City North EDSA at 8:30 am, which will replicate a 7.8 magnitude earthquake with an intensity of 8. The drill will involve a scenario with some structures collapsed, roads blocked by debris, communication and power lines cut, and 15 evacuees. Four missing/trapped people, five injured individuals, and no dead victims will be present. Firefighting teams from Agham, Project 6, Ramon Magsaysay and Bahay Toro Fire Sub-station will respond.
Q&As
What is the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conducting in commemoration of the 2023 Fire Prevention Month?
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is conducting a nationwide simultaneous fire drill in all of the country’s 81 SM Malls in commemoration of the 2023 Fire Prevention Month.
When and where will the fire and earthquake simulation be held?
The fire and earthquake simulation will be held at 8:30 a.m. on March 13 at SM City North EDSA.
What is the storyline of the simulation?
The storyline of the simulation shows that “Quezon City was severely damaged” by a 7.8 magnitude with intensity 8 earthquake, with some structures like SM City North EDSA compound incurring damages and other “buildings already collapsed”.
How many evacuees are there in the prepared script?
There are 15 evacuees in the prepared script.
What forces are being mobilized to respond to the drill?
The full force of the Quezon City Fire District is being mobilized to respond to the drill, including the Special Rescue Force (SRF), Taurus North EMS Team, and firefighting teams from Agham, Project 6, Ramon Magsaysay and Bahay Toro Fire Sub-station.
AI Comments
👍 The Bureau of Fire Protection is doing a great job by having a nationwide simultaneous fire drill in all of the country's 81 SM malls. This will raise public awareness and readiness in case of a possible fire emergency.
👎 The Bureau of Fire Protection has chosen to dramatize a 7.8 magnitude with intensity 8 earthquake, which could have a negative impact on the public if they take the simulation too seriously.
AI Discussion
Me: It's about the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the Philippines holding a simultaneous fire and earthquake drill simulation in 81 malls in commemoration of Fire Prevention Month. It's supposed to raise public awareness about possible fire emergencies.
Friend: Wow, that's great. It's important for people to be prepared for emergencies like fires and earthquakes.
Me: Absolutely. This drill should help people become more aware of the potential risks and how to respond in case of an emergency. Plus, it will give the BFP a chance to practice their response plan and assess the effectiveness of their strategies.
Action items
- Research local fire safety protocols and procedures in your area.
- Make sure your home and workplace are equipped with the necessary fire safety equipment.
- Participate in local fire safety drills and simulations to become more familiar with the process.
Technical terms
- BFP
- Bureau of Fire Protection
- SM Malls
- Shopping Malls owned by SM Prime Holdings
- Fire Prevention Month
- An annual event in March to raise awareness of fire safety
- Earthquake Simulation
- A drill that replicates a scenario of an earthquake
- Intensity 8 Earthquake
- A measure of the strength of an earthquake on the Richter scale
- Debris
- Rubble or wreckage from a damaged structure
- DRRMC
- Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
- SRF
- Special Rescue Force
- Taurus North EMS Team
- Emergency Medical Services Team
- Agham, Project 6, Ramon Magsaysay and Bahay Toro Fire Sub-station
- Fire stations located in Quezon City