by Jonny Barker
Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) organized a Fire Square Road Show on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at a school in a town in Zamboanga del Sur with the aim of promoting awareness about fire safety.
The event took place at Mahayag Central School in Zamboanga del Sur, as reported by Senior Fire Officer 4 (SFO4) Luciano Ocliaso Jr., who is currently serving as the acting fire marshal of Mahayag.
During the roadshow, Ocliaso mentioned that they handed out fire safety pamphlets and set up an Exit Drill in the Home (Edith) at Mahayag Central School.
The primary goal of the initiative, according to Ocliaso, is to educate individuals about fire safety, prevention measures, and disaster readiness.
He also mentioned that they exhibited different BFP uniforms, firefighting tools, and equipment to the students, demonstrating how to properly utilize personal protective gear and explaining its functions.
Additionally, personnel from the Mahayag Municipal Fire Station participated in a feeding program at Upper Salug Daku Elementary School, which was organized by officials from Upper Salug Daku village in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur.
