CULTURAL PRACTICES AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES AND INITATIVES FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION IN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
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Publication Year
2025
Abstract
This study investigated the different cultural practices that are affecting the effectiveness of the fire prevention measures and initiatives of the Bureau of Fire Protection. As such, the following specific objectives were created: (a) determine the perceived level of effectiveness of BFP Mountain Province in the implementation of fire preventive measures and initiatives in terms of: fire safety awareness, fire safety regulations, and fire safety enforcement; (b) identify and assess the cultural practices that affect the effectiveness of BFP Mountain Province in the implementation of fire preventive measures and initiatives; and (c) propose suitable and timely strategies to enhance the level of effectiveness of BFP Mountain Province in this aspect.
Numerous data gathering activities were conducted including survey, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Results revealed that the implementation of preventive measures and initiatives as to Fire Safety Awareness and Fire Safety Enforcement were regarded as highly effective. Fire Safety Regulation aspect was rated as moderately effective. The in-depth interviews also led to the identification of several culturally-linked driving forces that help in fire prevention. Among these are the bayanihan/binnadang/ob-obbo, Lawa/inayan, panglakayen/bogaw, and tengaw. Despite that, there are also culturally-anchored practices that contribute to the occurrence of fire incidents in Mountain Province. Among those that were mentioned are the following: etag, panag-apoy, kaingin, and beehive hunting.
As part of solution, numerous recommendations were endorsed such as: (a) introduction of culturally-sensitive fire safety education initiatives; (b) integration of traditional practices into the existing fire safety regulations; (c) strengthening collaboration and partnerships with other agencies in the process of enforcing fire safe practices; and (d) revitalizing the spirit of volunteerism. In line with this, "F.L.A.M.E. Project" was introduced.
Numerous data gathering activities were conducted including survey, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Results revealed that the implementation of preventive measures and initiatives as to Fire Safety Awareness and Fire Safety Enforcement were regarded as highly effective. Fire Safety Regulation aspect was rated as moderately effective. The in-depth interviews also led to the identification of several culturally-linked driving forces that help in fire prevention. Among these are the bayanihan/binnadang/ob-obbo, Lawa/inayan, panglakayen/bogaw, and tengaw. Despite that, there are also culturally-anchored practices that contribute to the occurrence of fire incidents in Mountain Province. Among those that were mentioned are the following: etag, panag-apoy, kaingin, and beehive hunting.
As part of solution, numerous recommendations were endorsed such as: (a) introduction of culturally-sensitive fire safety education initiatives; (b) integration of traditional practices into the existing fire safety regulations; (c) strengthening collaboration and partnerships with other agencies in the process of enforcing fire safe practices; and (d) revitalizing the spirit of volunteerism. In line with this, "F.L.A.M.E. Project" was introduced.
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