MGB R02 holds fire lecture 

In connection to the observant of Fire Prevention Month during the month of March, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region II conducted a learning event on fire protection last March 27, 2017 at MGB Conference Hall.  The event was participated by the employees of the Bureau.

S/Ins. Basilio A. Pagulayan Jr., Tuguegarao City Fire Marshall served as the resource speaker who discussed on fire safety awareness particularly the three E’s of Fire Protection, triangle of fire, and the classes of fire.

Pagulayan likewise lectured on electrical fire safety by stressing the danger of octopus’ connection, long term use of extension cords, and unplugged electrical wires.

He further presented to the MGB employees how to use the fire extinguisher in case of fire by reminding the employees the phrase PASS which means: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.

“When your clothes catch fire, you need to stop, drop and roll,” the City Fire Marshall said to the employees.

“ We need to aware of all these things to know what to do in cases of fire emergencies, as the saying goes, ligtas ang may alam,” Pagulayan said.

After the lecture on fire safety, the City Marshall led the earthquake drill. The MGB personnel were instructed to drop to the ground and take cover under a sturdy table and hold until the earthquake stops. 

The scenario given was 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolted the Regional Government Center, with the aftermath of fire at the MGB grounds. 

After the earthquake drill, the City Fire Marshall headed the fire drill where employees of the bureau practiced the use of fire extinguisher. 

The drills spearheaded by the Mine, Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) particularly the Safety Section of the Bureau aim to instil awareness to the MGB employees and to ensure their safety in cases of fire and earthquake emergencies. #LRSB