Public Policy for Fire-Resilient Communities: Perspectives of Executives on the Safety Initiatives of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

The study aimed to determine the perspectives of hotel and mall owners in Toledo North regarding the Fire Safety Awareness Program of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). This study utilized a mixed-method approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods of research, to assess the positive and negative aspects as well as the overall impact of the program on the establishments in the area. All informants consisted of twelve (12) participants, including six (6) hotel and mall owners and six (6) professional business owners from Toledo North. Each informant is at least 25 years old. Thematic content analysis was utilized to analyze and cluster interview responses into common themes for interpretation. The analysis was formulated based on the gathered data, wherein significant statements were extracted, core meanings were formulated, and themes were clustered. A total of nine (9) emergent themes comprehensively described the informants’ responses, providing answers to the research questions. The following are the emergent themes arranged according to each sub-problem.
For the experience of the informants, we created the themes namely.“Modernization and Equipment Enhancement”, “Consistent BFP Presence and Year-Round Programs”, “Observance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)”, “Fire Drills and Practical Training”, “Maintaining Order and Preventing Panic during Fires”, “Alertness and Quick Reporting”, “Fire Safety Awareness through Continuous Education”, “Effective Use of Social Media and Technology”, “Youth Involvement and Early Fire Education”, “Business Compliance and Preparedness”, “Responsible Behavior and Household Safety Practices”, “Teamwork and Community Cooperation”, “Lack of Participation due to Time Constraints”, “Efficient and Timely Fire Response”, “Regular Inspections and Monitoring”, “Encouraging Public Involvement in Fire Safety Activities”, “Accessibility and Readiness of Fire Equipment”, “Fire Safety as a Shared Daily Responsibility”

Between Commerce and Catastrophe: Fire Safety Through The Eyes Of Business Owners

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