The Filipino Volunteer Firefighters Who Risk Their Lives In Manila’s Slum Fires

In 2022, over 13,000 fire incidents were reported in the Philippines. Most fires are located in slums where illegal electricity connections are widespread. Danie Cabillo, Joanna Mandap and Marvin Bustamante are among over 4,500 ordinary civilians who have joined fire brigades across Metro Manila. 00:00 Why volunteer firefighters are needed in the Philippines 01:29 How volunteers train for firefighting 02:49 How volunteers fund their brigades 06:00 What keeps the firefighters going Watch No Ordinary Rescue, the 3-parter on the gripping stories of civilian volunteers racing to rescue people during natural diasters and emergencies — even if it means risking their lives. Part 1: Volunteer Risk Their Lives To Chase Bike Thieves, Search Dark Mountains Part 2: Volunteers Battle Fiery Infernos In World’s Most Densely Populated City, Manila Part 3: China’s Civilian-Run Search Teams Enter Natural Disaster Zones To Save Lives WATCH MORE: How Changi Airport’s Firefighters Deal With A Plane Emergency Rebuilding Life After The 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster | One Day That Changed Asia Restoring A Flat Damaged By Fire | The Big Clean Up #CNAInsider #NoOrdinaryRescueCNA #Civilian #Volunteer #Firefighters #Manila #Philippines #Fire #Slums For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: Facebook: Website:
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