DRRM

Fire Doors

Doors designed to slow down or stop the spread of fire, found in the interior of a building.

Fire Exit Doors

Doors used for exiting or escaping from a fire, located on the exterior of a building.

Fire Triangle

The model for understanding the necessary ingredients for most fires: heat, fuel, and oxygen.

Oxygen in Fire

21% of oxygen in our atmosphere is sufficient for combustion to take place.

Heat in Fire

The temperature increase needed for a material to reach its ignition temperature and start to ignite.

Fuel

The material source of energy for fire, including combustible materials like wood and gasoline.

Noncombustible Materials

Materials that cannot serve as a source of fuel for fire, such as concrete.

Major Causes of Fire

Common causes include faulty electrical connections, unattended cooking, candles, cigarette butts, and flammable chemicals.

Get Out, Stay Out, and Call

Fire safety instructions including shouting 'Fire!', using stairs, and calling the fire department after escape.

Fire Risk Assessment

A procedure to understand a location's vulnerability to fire and identify preventive measures.

Precautionary Measures against Fire

Steps such as installing fire alarms and careful cooking to reduce fire risks.

PASS Method

A technique for using a fire extinguisher: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Ignition Phase

When heat, oxygen, and fuel are present, leading to the start of a fire.

Growth Phase

The phase where a fire expands as it consumes additional fuel and depletes oxygen.

Full Development Phase

When all available fuels are ignited and the fire reaches its maximum size.

Decay Phase

The stage where the fire diminishes in size as oxygen and fuel are consumed.

Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP)

A plan essential for preventing and mitigating losses during a fire.

Simultaneous Evacuation

All occupants exit a building at the same time during a fire.

Phased Evacuation

Evacuating individuals at higher risk first in larger structures.

Assembly Point

A designated area for gathering after evacuation to account for safety.

Fire Drill

An exercise that includes evacuation and practice for fire safety procedures.

Risk

The product of hazard and vulnerability divided by capacity.

Prevention

Actions taken to avoid potential disaster harm, including land use planning.

Mitigation

Processes to reduce the severity of hazard impacts if they occur.

Adaptation

Adjusting to the effects of disasters to turn impacts into beneficial opportunities.

Preparedness

Using gathered information to increase community capacity against disasters.

Response

The emergency phase of disaster management providing services during disasters.

Recovery

Restoration and improvement efforts post-disaster aimed at sustainable development.

Rehabilitation

The rapid restoration of essential services after a disaster.

Reconstruction

Long-term repairs to restore critical infrastructure sustainably.

Disaster Risk Reduction

Activities designed to enhance safety and community resilience against disasters.

Building Resilience

The primary goal of disaster risk reduction activities.

Community-Based Risk Reduction Management (CBRRM)

Local strategies for disaster preparedness and management.

Emergency Plan

A document outlining actions before, during, and after a disaster.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The process of assessing and improving disaster preparedness and response.

Early Warning Systems

Systems designed to alert people before a disaster strikes.

Survival Kits

Emergency bags containing basic necessities for disaster survival.

RA 10121, Section 14

Mandates disaster risk reduction be included in basic education and training programs.

Evacuation Routes

Designated paths for safely exiting a building during a fire.

Important Documents in Survival Kits

Essential items like IDs and birth certificates to have during emergencies.

Flammable Chemicals

Substances that can easily ignite and contribute to fire hazards.

Cigarette Butts

A common cause of fire when improperly disposed of.

Fire Alarm System

An installed system that alerts occupants to the presence of fire.

Fire Extinguisher

A device used to douse small fires.

Fire Blanket

A safety item used to extinguish small fires or protect individuals.

Temperature of Fire Growth

Increased as the fire consumes more fuel during its growth stage.

Convection Flow

The movement of air towards a fire due to temperature differences.

Carbon Dioxide Production

Increased during the growth phase as oxygen availability decreases.

Precautionary Fire Measures

Regular checks on fire risks and safety equipment in buildings.