Author: Guest *

As part of the training in emergency preparedness at the Goducate Training Center, a fire seminar was held on June 23 for our regular as well as our temporary staff. Two officers from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) us about the different substances that cab create fire and what precautions to take.. They also taught the different kinds and parts of a fire extinguisher and and how to use it. The mnemonic for using a fire extinguisher is to simply PASS it:
Pull the pin.
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the trigger.
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side.

We also learnt about different kinds of fire and different kinds of extinguishers. Class A fires are fueled by ordinary solid combustibles such as wood, cloth, and paper products. Class B fires arise from flammable liquids and gases. Class C fires are electrical fires (which must not be extinguished with water because that carries the risk of electrocution). Class D fires are those that arise from flammable metals. Class K (“K” for kitchen) are fires in cooking oils and grease fires (which should never be extinguished with water because that could cause the flames to explode and spread).

Fire extinguishers for specific types of fires are distinguished by different color codes.

There was seminar was not only instructive but also enjoyable. There was a question and answer session, and our instructor entertained us with the Firefighter song.

*Our guest writer in Jezzah May Regalado, a community development worker

Goducate desires to produce enough community leaders who can impact communities with holistic and sustainable development. To meet such a desire, it trains and teaches faithful community leaders who have the heart to help their fellow villagers.

The staff of Goducate Training Center started its series of training for the Health Information Drive for four committed mothers of Barangay Sto. Angel, San Miguel, Iloilo, on June 12. The training takes place at the house of one of the group. The women are trained to give lectures on hypertension, diabetes, benefits of Moringa, and good hygiene practices for children.

They are also trained to take blood pressure and do glucose tests using urine strips.

They should soon be able to help Goducate staff in the next Health
Information Drive.

*Our guest writer is Joanna De Leon, a community development worker

The Goducate Training Center (GTC) in Iloilo, Philippines, is host to many visitors who drop in on day trips or for longer stays, or who attend the various community events and training sessions. To serve these people and our trainees and staff as well should accidents occur, an emergency-response team was set up 2 years ago, in July 2013. The team was made up of 10 regular laborers and 8 staff members. The Philippines Red Cross trained them in first aid and basic life support (cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health-care providers).

Last month a basic first-aid refresher course was held for the 10 laborers and 2 others newly recruited to the team. The course was run by a GTC staff member who is a licensed nurse. These 12 in turn trained 2 stand-by workers. 3 members of the team are designated team leaders, who ensure that there is first-aid coverage round the clock.

*Our guest writer is Joannna De Leon, a community development worker