In the early hours of a fateful Wednesday on May 15, a fire broke out in Barangay Tinago, Ozamiz City. It claimed the lives of a young mother, Divina Gracia Godiz Gohara, and her three precious children, including twins just a month old. This tragedy left a community in mourning and a family shattered. As the flames engulfed their home, desperate cries for help echoed through the night, but help arrived too late. This heartbreaking event underscores the critical need for advanced fire safety measures and prompt emergency response systems.

A Preventable Tragedy
Fire Senior Inspector Erwin Peter Macamay, the acting Ozamiz City fire marshal, made a poignant admission: “We could have saved the victims had villagers reported the incident promptly.” This revelation adds a layer of heartbreak, knowing that timely intervention could have saved lives. A fatal gap was a lack of immediate alert systems and a quick response mechanism.

The Power of Early Detection and Instant Response
Imagine if Divina’s home had been equipped with Firestop’s state-of-the-art fire protection system and 8E EmergiNet’s Multi-Emergency Early Response App System (MEERAS). This comprehensive solution is designed to detect, suppress, and respond to fires instantly, ensuring that help is always just seconds away.

1. Early Detection: Smart Smoke Detectors
   The tragedy began when a power line from an electric post ignited a fire in the living room. With Firestop’s smart smoke detectors, this fire could have been detected immediately, triggering an instant alert to the residents’ phones and the local fire department. These detectors are not just reactive but proactive, providing early warnings that save crucial seconds.

2. Instant Suppression: Automatic Fire Extinguishers
   Firestop’s fire protection system includes innovative ball-type fire extinguishers. These lightweight (1.3 kg) devices automatically activate at 70 degrees Celsius, releasing a fire suppressant that could have controlled the blaze before it spread, providing a vital buffer for evacuation.

3. Unified and Fast Response: EmergiNet MEERAS
   EmergiNet’s MEERAS system integrates seamlessly with these smart devices, offering a three-pronged approach to fire safety:

• Smart Reporting System (SRS): Instantly alerts the nearest emergency responders and provides real-time location tracking.
• Call-for-Help (CFH) App: A one-press emergency call app that ensures help is dispatched as fast as 60 seconds.
• Responder App: Used by authorized responders to receive real-time updates and exact locations, ensuring the fastest possible response.

The Difference 8E EmergiNet Could Have Made
Had this system been in place, Divina’s father and neighbors would have had the support they needed. Instead of risking their lives in vain, they could have triggered an instant alert through the CFH app. The local fire department, equipped with real-time data and precise GPS coordinates, would have mobilized immediately, potentially rescuing the family before the fire escalated.

Building a Safer Future
Every second counts in a fire emergency. The story of Divina and her children is a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating impact of delayed emergency responses. Firestop and EmergiNet’s complete fire protection system represents a beacon of hope, a promise that no one has to face such terror alone.

A Call to Action
We cannot turn back time to save Divina and her children, but we can learn from this tragedy and take proactive steps to prevent future losses. Installing advanced fire protection systems and embracing cutting-edge technologies like 8E EmergiNet MEERAS can make a life-or-death difference.

In honor of those we’ve lost, let’s commit to building safer homes and communities. Let’s ensure that no cry for help goes unanswered, and no family suffers in silence. With Firestop and EmergiNet, we can transform heartbreak into hope, ensuring that every emergency call activates a swift and coordinated response. Join us in this mission to safeguard lives, because in emergencies, every moment counts.

News source:
https://qa.philstar.com/nation/2024/05/17/2355876/mom-3-kids-die-ozamiz-city-fire