Eastern Visayas State University – Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC), in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Tanauan, successfully conducted a fire and earthquake drill at the EVSU-TC grounds, Thursday, March 27.
In her opening remarks, Lucil M. Abaรฑo, head of the Administrative Services Office, highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness and the universityโs commitment to safety.
Following this, Nurse Sharon Dolina introduced the guest speaker from the Bureau of Fire Protection, Fire Officer 1 Gezelle P. Barbosa, who then discussed the basics of fire and earthquake drills, guiding students, faculty, and staff through essential safety protocols.
Barbosa, alongside the BFP officers, guided students from different departments in learning how to properly extinguish a fire using the correct techniques and equipment.
Meanwhile, students, faculty, and non-teaching personnel practiced evacuation procedures, fire extinguisher use, and proper earthquake response techniques, with the cooperation of the university’s Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Further, Head of the Student Affairs and Services Office (SASO), Ma. Chona P. Fabre, delivered the closing message, stressing the importance of staying prepared and vigilant at all times.
“Your participation shows that we are all taking this seriously. Of course, this is the most important thing that we have to consider because, as we all know, emergencies can happen anytime. Knowing what to do makes a difference,” said Fabre.
Said event served as a proactive step toward strengthening campus safety, equipping the EVSU-TC community with the necessary knowledge and skills for emergency situations.
The safety drill directly supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by strengthening disaster resilience, emergency preparedness, and campus safety, while exemplifying SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through the vital collaboration between the university and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
via Francine Claire Docil
Photos by Rey Andrew Rosa & Justin Paul Casilan
