In a proactive effort to strengthen workplace safety and emergency preparedness, Saint Louis University (SLU) through the Campus Planning, Maintenance, and Security Department (CPMSD) and in partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection – Cordillera Administrative Region (BFP CAR) conducted a two-day Fire Brigade Training on 4 to 5 June 2025 at the Saint Aloysius de Gonzaga Campus.
Led by Fire Superintendent Mirasol Hernandez Odiver, the training was designed to equip the employees of SLU with essential firefighting skills focusing on fire prevention and emergency response.
The program covered key topics including BFP mandates, the concepts of fire, as well as firefighting tools and equipment. Participants engaged in practical exercises such as donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ladder management, hose handling, fire operations, and fire firefighting strategies. These hands-on activities reinforced essential fire suppression methods, ensuring a safer and better-prepared workplace.
The training underscored the University’s dedication to the safety of its employees and stakeholders, as well as its driven approach to emergency response and readiness. CPMSD Director Mr. Jeffrey James V. Gamit emphasized that “this training is not just for the University itself, it is also for the safety of yourself.”
The successful completion of the program highlights the importance of continuous fire safety education and vigilance. Employees expressed increased confidence in their ability to manage fire emergencies, reinforcing the need for continued safety initiatives.
The Fire Brigade Training affirms United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). (Article and Photos by CPMSD)
