Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XI
DIVISION OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
LUPON WEST DISTRICT
LUPON NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Quarter 4
S.Y 2023-2024
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ASYNCROUS ACTIVITY SHEET
04-29-24

TEACHER: CHERRY MAE M. DAGAAS

TOPIC: Fire Hazards and Related Concepts
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:
 Observe precautionary measures and proper procedures in addressing a fire incident;
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I-ACTIVITY 1 Direction:Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on
your individual big notebook.
PRE-TEST
1. Smoke alarms can be very useful when______________.
A. It is properly working.
B. If you keep a working battery in them
C. Tested every month to ensure they are working
D. All of the above
2. Replace power strip electrical cords when____________
A. You've used every outlet on them.
B. They show any sign of discoloring.
C. You change your smoke alarm battery.
D. They have been on the floor for more than a month.
3. What is prevention?
A. Supervising safety at work
B. Extending help during the event
C. Taking precautions to reduce risks
D. Investigating accidents and incidents
4. What must be present in an analysis of a task that involves risks?
A. An action plans for taking precautions
B. The time dedicated in preparing the report
C. The empathy of the employer and provision of hazard pay
D. Assessment of the risks together with preventive measures
5. What is the main cause of accidents in a workplace?
A. Lack of hazard benefits
B. Lack of financial resources
C. Lack of precautionary measures
D. Lack of support from the employers
6. What is most likely the cause of tripping?
A. Too little lighting
B. Reduction of a person’s vision
C. Loose objects on the work floor
D. Absence of protective personal equipment
7. What colors are used on signs for firefighting equipment?
A. Black pictogram on a yellow background
B. Black pictogram on a red background
C. White pictogram on a green background
D. White pictogram on a red background
8. What shape does warning sign have?
A. Diamond
B. Rectangular
C. Round
D. Triangular
.
9. What is needed to allow a fire to happen?
A. Oxygen, a catalyst and a correct mixture ratio
B. Oxygen, flammable substance and ignition energy
C. A catalyst and ignition source that come in contact
D. Flammable substance, carbon dioxide and ignition button
10. What should you do first if you discover that your house is on fire?
A. Ensure your safety.
B. Open the doors and windows.
C. Warn all your family members.
D. Call the Bureau of Fire Protection.
11. Why you should not use water to extinguish fire all the time?
A. Extinguishing with water is comparatively dangerous.
B. The burning substance may react with water violently.
C. Water may not be present where fire accident is happening.
D. Fire fighters might have a problem in dealing with smoke produced.
12. Class A fire can be put out by the following EXCEPT_______________.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Dry chemicals
C. Water and foam
D. Wet chemicals
13. What chemical should be used when Class K fire accidents occur?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Dry chemicals
C. Water and foam
D. Wet chemicals
14. Fire accidents caused by paint and oil can be put out by the following
EXCEPT________________.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Clean agent
C. Dry chemical
D. Dry powder
15. What does BLUE color sign mean in Fire Safety Signs?
A. Fire exit
B. Fire fighting equipment
C. Mandatory action
D. Prohibition
II- HOW MUCH DO Direction:List 5 measures that can be taken to prevent fire in terms of
the fire triangle.
YOU KNOW?
1. To prevent ignition
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2. To reduce the risk associated with the source of fuel
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3. To reduce the risk associated with the source of oxygen
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III- LESSON PROPER

Suspect and
Most of the incidents caused by fire are due to inability of the family or the
Inspect, But Do Not community to prepare for the possibility. To make our family prepared we
Neglect! should start to assess our house and identify things that can be
hazardous that might result to fire incident.
Tour around your house and take note of the things that you think are
necessary to be considered as fire hazard or not. Then fill up the table
provided. If compliant put check on “yes”, if non-compliant put check on
“no” and explain what can be done to remedy the problem.

Observation Yes No What can be done?

Do family members know

what to do
in the event of fire?
Did the family members
have a
scape plan?
Do you have suitable
facility for
storage of flammable
materials?
Are all sources of heat like
electric
heaters switched off when
not
in use?
 Are wastes removed
regularly and
stored away from your
house?
Are escape route visible
and
with signs?
Are all paths, stairs and
emergency
route free of obstructions?
Do your doors can be
opened
outward?
Did you designate a family
meeting
place in case of fire event?
Do all family members
know about
the meeting place?

There is a saying that “It is better to be robbed than to lose all your
belongings or assets because of fire incident.” In order to prevent this from
happening, you should know the main cause of fire and fire hazards and
to learn how to deal with it. From this knowledge you are now equipped to
make a contingency plan for your family and community.

1. Cooking Safety
Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires, and unattended cooking is the top
contributing factor (Bitonio 2013). Since kitchen is the most used part of
the house and is most vulnerable to fire, it is very important to know the
most appropriate actions to be done when kitchen fire starts.
Many cooking fire injuries occur when people respond to kitchen fires with
WHAT IS IT? inappropriate actions.
These are the following things to do and not to do in dealing with cooking
fire:
Things to do to prevent cooking fire:
 Do not leave your cooking unattended.
 Keep handles of pots and pans turned in.
 Don’t put anything that catches fire near your stove or burner.
Things to do to control cooking fire:
 Cover the fire by placing a lid over the pan.
 Turn off the burner or stove.
 In case of oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
 In case of microwave fire, unplug the power source and keep the
door closed.
2. Cigarettes
Cigarettes are the leading causes of fire deaths in city, state, and national
level (Bitonio 2013). The fire victims include not only the smokers but
their families, friends and neighbors. Mostly, cigarette fires are due to
improper disposal of cigarette butts that are still lit. Normally, it will start
outdoor then spread out until it reaches some structures nearby. In some
cases, house fire due to cigarettes is caused by human negligence like
falling asleep while smoking or smoking near flammable materials.
Fires from smoking material can be prevented by following these tips:
 Do not smoke in bed or anywhere that you might fall asleep.
 If you smoke, do it outside.
 Do not discard cigarettes in potted plants, landscaping vegetation or
bark dust – they can easily catch fire.
 Use a deep, sturdy ashtray or a non-combustible container that cannot
be tipped over.
 Before throwing away butts or ashes, douse in water or sand.
 Never smoke in a home where oxygen is used.
3. Electrical Safety
Electrical problem is one of the causes of structure fires and fire deaths.
Fire incidents due to electrical wiring are caused by faulty wiring and
faulty equipment or appliances.
Fires caused by electric can be prevented by the following appropriate
actions.
 Avoid overloading outlets. One outlet is to one high-wattage applianceat
a time.
 Don’t use an extension cord with a major appliance like television,
airconditioner and refrigerator. Plug it in a major power outlet.
 In case a fuse blows or a circuit breaker trips often, light became dim,
or outlets or switches became heated, call a qualified electrician to inspect
and fix the problem.

 Before using a lamp bulb check the box or label first; the wattage of the
bulb should match the recommendation set by the lamp manufacturer.
 Power strips with circuit breakers can be useful tools to temporarily
plug several items into an electrical outlet, but if used incorrectly they can
cause a fire. The use of power strips and multi-plug outlets increases the
draw of electricity through your home's wiring. Before creating additional
electrical demand, ensure that your wiring is in good repair and capable of
carrying the additional load (Bitonio 2013).
 Make sure your home has ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in
the kitchen, bathroom(s), laundry, basement, and outdoor areas, to
reduce the risk of electric shock (Bitonio 2013).
 Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) should be installed in your home
to protect electrical outlets, and prevent fires due to arcing (Bitonio 2013).
 Do not place extension cords under carpets or mattresses because it
will heat up and cause fire.
 Do regular checking of electrical cords and replace immediately if
damaged.
4. Candle Safety
During brown out or power outage, candles are the most popular source
of light because it is always available even in sari-sari stores.
The following are the safety tips on how to prevent candle fire from
happening.
 Use candle holders that are stable to prevent the candle from falling
Into the floor or near something that is flammable or easily burn.
 Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.
 Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to bed; avoid the use of
candles in rooms where people may fall asleep.
 Never burn a candle if medical oxygen or any flammable substance is
nearby.
5. Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous combustion happens when a material can produce or
accumulate its own heat and can cause increase in temperature without
drawing heat from its surroundings. If the material reaches its ignition
temperature, it will start to burn without any source of fire and that is
called spontaneous combustion. Examples of materials that are prone to
Spontaneous combustion include: oily rags, hay, and other agricultural
products (Bitonio 2013).
In house fires, oily rags are the most common item ignited by spontaneous
combustion and the garage is the most common area of fire origin (Bitonio
2103). Oily rags left clumped together can heat up and catch fire. To
prevent these fires at home, store oily rags in non-combustible (e.g. metal)
container with lid closed. Prior to disposal, soak rags in water then spread
them out in a safe outdoor area to dry.
There are different types of fire and should be controlled differently when
trying to extinguish. Some chemicals that can extinguish one type of fire
can cause violent reaction when used with other types.

One good example is, when fire is caused by faulty electrical wirings,
water and foam could create some explosions or can increase the intensity
of fire.

The table below shows the classification of fire and their respective source

s and symbols.

Before using a fire extinguisher, examine the label first to determine

whether it can be used to the class of fire you are dealing with.
Types of Fire Extinguisher
1. Water and Foam – only used to put out class A fires
2. Carbon Dioxide – can be used to put out class B and C fires
3. Dry Chemical – can be used to put out class A, B and C fires
4. Wet Chemical – can be used to put out class A and K fires
5. Clean Agent – also known as halogenated extinguishers, can be used to
put out class A, B and C fires
6. Dry Powder – only used to put out class D fires
7. Water Mist - can be used to put out class A and C fires

Fire Safety Signs

Fire safety signs are color coded for easier identification and
determination
which is mandatory and which should be avoided. It is very important to
be
knowledgeable or to be familiar with the color and the corresponding
meaning
of the picture presented.
Fire exit signs are colored green and white as this color combination
means a safe condition. Normally fire exit signs show rapidly walking man
and an arrow.

However, some fire exit signs just show ‘fire exit’ text in lower case letters.
Blue fire safety signs are used to indicate a mandatory action or a must
do action. These blue signs mean that you need to do the appropriate
action for your safety. Blue fire safety signs are circular in shape and
feature a white graphic or white text.
Red fire safety signs are used to indicate prohibition or you must not go
on that location because it might pose danger or harm. It also signifies the
location of fire equipment and supplementary information. When it means
prohibition, it is circular with a red border, white background and black
image. Fire equipment signs are square with red background and white
images and are used to tell you where to find the location of fire-fighting
equipment.

Source: Learn about portable fire extinguishers, June 8, 2017, Connected Fire Safety Services, Accessed June
14, 2020, Retrieved from https://connectedfire.com/index.php/blog/2017/06/08/portable-fire-extinguishers-
101
 A. Direction:True or False. Write TRUE if the sentence is an appropriate
action during fire event or a precautionary measure and FALSE if
IV- EVALUATION
otherwise. (Big Notebook)
Safety Ever, Fires 1. Smoking should not be done inside the bedroom.
Never! 2. Burning pan should not be covered with lid, instead pour water.
3. Oily rags can undergo spontaneous combustion, so store it in a cool
and dry place.
4. Use extension cord for your television when it is too far from the main
outlet.
5. Candles should be placed near the windows with curtains so that it
will light brightly.
6. To look for firefighting equipment in an establishment, look for a
square or rectangular signage with white pictogram in a red
background.
7. In case of fire, you may not follow the circular signage with white
pictogram in a blue background.
8. Fire exit can be color red or green depending on the establishment.
9. Class A fires can be put out by carbon dioxide.
10. During microwave fire, the best thing to do is unplug or cut off
the power and do not open the door or the windows.

B. Direction: Identify the class of fire and what type of extinguisher

should be used.

Source of fire Classes of fire Fire extinguisher

11. Petroleum
12. Wood
13. Electrical wiring
14. Cooking oil
15. Frying pan

V- ADDITIONAL
My Own Contingency Plan
ACTIVITY
If there will be an occurrence of fire in your residence, do you think that
What I Can the members of your household are prepared and knowledgeable on what
to do?
Do? Based from what you have learned about fire hazards, create your own
Contingency Plan or household preparedness plan.
Use the space provided below.

MY OWN CONTINGENCY PLAN

A. What to prepare: C. What to remember in case fire:

____________________ _______________________
_______________________ ______________________
_______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________

B. What to do in case of fire: D. Where to go:

__________________________ ________________________

_________________________ ________________________
 RUBRICS
Meets Needs Not Visible
Expectations Improvement

91%-100% 81%-90% 70%-80%

Contingency
Plan The plan The plan The plan created
created created lacks almost all
provides all the provides all the the necessary
essential essential details needed
details, details (e.g. evacuation
understandable, but some area, where to
and realistic. points exit, even
need to be emergency
clarified and hotlines)
not
so realistic.

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter on a
VI- ASSESSMENT separate sheet of paper.
1. What is most likely the cause of tripping?
A. Too little lighting
B. Reduction of a person’s vision
C. Loose objects on the work floor
D. Absence of protective personal equipment
2. What colors are used on signs for firefighting equipment?
A. Black pictogram on a yellow background
B. Black pictogram on a red background
C. White pictogram on a green background
D. White pictogram on a red background
3. What shape does warning sign have?
A. Diamond
B. Rectangular
C. Round
D. Triangular
4. What is needed to allow fire to happen?
A. Oxygen, a catalyst and a correct mixture ratio
B. Oxygen, flammable substance and ignition energy
C. A catalyst and ignition source that come in contact
D. Flammable substance, carbon dioxide and ignition button
5. What must you do first if you discover that your house is on fire?
A. Ensure your safety.
B. Open the doors and windows
C. Warn all your family members
D. Call the Bureau if Fire Protection
6. Smoke alarms can be very useful when______________.
A. It is properly working.
B. If you keep a working battery in them
C. Tested every month to ensure they are working
D. All of the above
7. Replace power strip electrical cords when____________.
A. You've used every outlet on them.
B. They show any sign of discoloring.
C. You change your smoke alarm battery.
D. They have been on the floor for more than a month.
8. What is prevention?
A. Supervising safety at work
B. Extend help during the event
C. Taking precautions to reduce risks
D. Investigating accidents and incidents
9. What must be present in an analysis of a task that involves risks?
A. An action plans for taking precautions
B. The time dedicated in preparing the report
C. The empathy of the employer and provision of hazard pay
D. Assessment of the risks together with preventive measures
10. What is the main cause of accidents in a work place?
A. Lack of hazard benefits
B. Lack of financial resources
C. Lack of precautionary measures
D. Lack of support from the employers
11. Why you should not use water to extinguish fire all the time?
A. Extinguishing with water is comparatively dangerous.
B. The burning substance may react with water violently.
C. Water may not be present where fire accident is happening.
D. Firefighters might have a problem in dealing with
smoke produced.
12. Class A fire can be put out by the following EXCEPT_______________.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Dry chemicals
C. Water and foam
D. Wet chemicals
13. What chemical should be used when Class K fire accidents occur?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Dry chemicals
C. Water and foam
D. Wet chemicals
14. Fire accidents caused by paint and oil can be put out by the following
EXCEPT________________.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Clean agent
C. Dry chemical
D. Dry powder
15. What does BLUE color sign mean in Fire Safety Signs?
A. Fire exit
B. Fire fighting equipment
C. Mandatory action
D. Prohibition