In line with its commitment to safeguard the employees’ safety and welfare in times of calamities and untoward incidents, the MWSS Regulatory Office (RO) conducted a Fire Safety and Prevention Seminar and participated in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on 01 and 08 September 2022, respectively. Both activities – spearheaded by the MWSS RO Safety and Health Committee, were held in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Senior Fire Officer II (SFO2) Mark Roderick C. Lu gave a lecture on fire safety and risk reduction, with emphasis on fire hazard and prevention awareness. SFO2 Lu also discussed the proper use of a fire extinguisher, and highlighted the importance of having knowledge on first-aid in case of injuries following an emergency.
Meanwhile, during the Earthquake Drill, Fire Officer III (FO3) Ryan P. Ostulano demonstrated and engaged the employees in an exercise that included basic emergency response during and after an earthquake, and steps in putting out a fire using a fire extinguisher.
For more information about the MWSS RO, visit our website at https://ro.mwss.gov.ph
