This initiative supports SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being by promoting a safe and healthy learning and working environment through the prevention of fire-related injuries and emergencies; SDG 4: Quality Education by providing relevant safety education and practical training to personnel and student leaders; and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience within the campus and its surrounding community.

Organized by the University Risk Reduction and Management Unit (URRMU), the activity aimed to raise awareness of common causes of fire, deepen understanding of fire classifications and appropriate extinguishers, and reinforce each participant’s personal responsibility in preventing fire incidents within the campus. Facilitators from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Mintal Fire Station, FO2 Philam J. T. Concon and FO1 Leiverier A. Habana II, led the sessions and demonstrations, drawing from their field experience to contextualize fire risks in workplaces and school environments.

In his opening message, Dr. Aristeo C. Salapa, Campus Administrator, underscored USeP’s commitment to fostering a safe and disaster-resilient academic community. This was followed by a series of lectures that walked participants through the basic principles of fire, types of fire, and the most common fire hazards typically encountered at home, in offices, and in campus facilities.

In the latter part of the program, the focus shifted from classroom learning to practical application through a fire drill, simulation activities, and a fire suppression demonstration at the campus grounds. Under the guidance of FO2 Concon and FO1 Habana II, participants practiced the proper handling of fire extinguishers and executed basic fire suppression techniques, building confidence to respond to real-life fire emergencies.

To cap the activity, organizers facilitated a brief evaluation and reflection to gather insights for future fire safety initiatives and specialized fire marshal trainings on campus. The Fire Safety and Prevention Orientation at USeP Mintal Campus reaffirmed the University’s thrust of “building dreams without limits” by ensuring that its personnel and student leaders are equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect lives, property, and learning spaces from fire-related hazards.