(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 08 April 2025) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao. Easterlies affecting the rest of the country. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.1 meters).


Tuesday, 18 March 2025

BFP opens doors to children

By Kelvin Kennt R. Generalo

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur β€” As part of Fire Prevention Month and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Community Relations Week, the San Francisco Fire Station organized an open house and station tour for children on March 10 at the San Francisco Fire Station in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

The children were warmly welcomed by a mascot, dressed in a firefighter’s uniform, as part of an educational demonstration showcasing the bravery and dedication of firefighters in responding to fire incidents.

β€œApart from visiting barangays, we also invite children because they are among the most vulnerable individuals during fire incidents. They should be our priority in fire prevention education since, in some cases, they unintentionally cause fires while playing with matches or other flammable materials,” said Fire Senior Inspector Cypol Jay Inocente, municipal fire marshal of BFP San Francisco.

β€œWe will give them a tour of our station, let them experience riding a fire truck and teach them basic fire prevention knowledge,” he added.

The parents expressed their appreciation for the BFP’s initiative, recognizing its importance in educating children at an early age on fire safety and prevention.

β€œThis program helps our children understand how to prevent fires, especially when we are not around,” said Nesilier Bansig, a parent.

β€œIt makes them more familiar with fire prevention equipment and reassures them that firefighters are trustworthy individuals who are always ready to protect them,” said Jaime Bernet, another parent.

The activity educated both children and parents on fire safety precautions and prevention through interactive and engaging activities. They were given a tour, practical demonstrations on how to use a fire extinguisher and guidance on the proper steps to take before, during and after a fire incident.

The initiative not only served as an educational opportunity but also helped strengthen the relationship between firefighters and the community.

β€œFire prevention is not solely the responsibility of the BFP. It is a shared duty among individuals, families, agencies and public servants. We all have a role to play,” said Inocente.

β€œWe encourage parents to be the first firefighters in their homes by teaching their children fire safety,” he added. (KKG, PIA Agusan del Sur)

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