Camella Davao Hosts Home Fire Drill and Seminar for Fire Prevention Month

Camella, the leading real estate developer in the Philippines, celebrates the Fire Prevention Month with the nation this March by taking an important step towards promoting fire safety and prevention with a home fire drill and seminar in Davao.

The event, which was held in partnership with the Cabantian Fire Station, was part of the company’s social responsibility efforts aimed at providing its employees with awareness, knowledge, and skills on how to prevent and handle home fires.

Camella annually conducts fire drills and hosts safety seminars across its projects, with the support and participation of the national fire protection association and the local government units.

This fire drill and seminar was led by Camella’s Human Resource and Technical Services team and featured several experienced speakers from the local fire department. Senior Fire Officer 3 Wilma Caramat, Senior Fire Officer 2 Marko Florentino Mission, and Senior Fire Officer 01 Aesop Amigo shared their expertise in dealing with home fire drills, identifying fire characteristics, common fire sources, exercising safety measures, and the proper use of fire extinguishers.

Core elements of fire

The first speaker, Senior Fire Officer 2 Marko Florentino Mission, emphasized the importance of understanding the core elements of fire: heat, oxygen, and fuel. Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, and a fire escape plan at home may be vital, but recognizing these elements, can help employees and homeowners better handle combustible materials and prevent home fires from occurring with or without smoke detectors or smoke alarms. The speaker also discussed the most common sources of fires, including cigarettes and matches, cooking equipment, flammable chemicals, kitchen grease, lightning, unattended burning candles or lamps, debris from burning forests, and arson.

Steps to take in case of fire

Senior Fire Officer 01 Aesop Amigo then discussed the steps to take in case of a fire, including a home fire escape plan. He stressed the importance of sounding the alarm and alerting the fire brigade or fire department, putting out the fire using water or a fire extinguisher, and evacuating oneself, family members, and others safely to the designated meeting place until firefighters arrive.

The seminar also provided Camella employees with hands-on training on properly using fire extinguishers through the T.P.A.S.S. method, which stands for Twist the pin, Pull the safety pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Fire drill

Senior Fire Officer 3 Wilma Caramat led the fire drill with the local fire department officers and Camella staff. She demonstrated exceptional leadership skills as she led a successful home fire drill at Camella. She oversaw the entire process with utmost professionalism and efficiency, ensuring that everyone involved participate effectively and safely.

Working closely with her team of officers and staff, Wilma Caramat planned and executed the home fire drill flawlessly, providing clear instructions and guidance to all participants. Her extensive knowledge of fire safety protocols and procedures was evident throughout the drill, as she worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone remained safe and calm throughout the entire exercise.

Fire prevention seminar

The event ended with the Cabantian Fire Station conducting an actual fire drill to simulate a real-life fire scenario. This allowed Camella employees to apply the knowledge and skills they learned during the seminar in a practical setting.

Apart from the seminar and drill, the event also provided essential fire hotlines that employees can call in case of an emergency. Showcasing the essence of fire drills, this served as a reminder that fire prevention and safety is a shared responsibility and that everyone has a role to play in ensuring a safe and secure workplace.

Overall, the fire drill and seminar organized by Camella in partnership with the Cabantian Fire Station is a commendable effort towards promoting fire safety and prevention. By educating its employees on the importance of fire prevention, recognizing fire risks and sources, and providing hands-on training on handling fires safely and effectively, Camella is taking a proactive approach towards creating a safer and more secure workplace for its employees.