Fire Extinguisher Locator with Built-In Instruction Expert (FELIX)
Ken Vleo L. Miro1, Francheska Beatrix Alexia B. Young2, Lensam Mae S. Silbano3,
Zakia Nia Angelie J. Barnal4, Rhina May L. Fonellera5
https://orcid: 0009-0008-0462-67281, https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1840-67342,
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9853-88853, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4819-79174,
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0234-58005
kenvleo101@gmail.com1, young.francheska71@gmail.com2, lmsilbano@gmail.com3, znangelie@gmail.com4, rhinafonellera2021.official@gmail.com5
Lyceum of the Philippines Davao 1-5
Garcia Highway, Buhangin District, Davao City, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/ioer-imrj/078041
ABSTRACT
The persistent rise in fire-related incidents poses a serious threat to public safety, especially in communities with limited access to emergency resources. Inadequate access to fire extinguishers and widespread unfamiliarity with their proper use during emergencies remain critical concerns. These gaps in fire safety preparedness often lead to delayed response times and preventable escalation of incidents. To assess the impact of integrating real-time location tracking and instructional guidance in fire safety, this study utilized the Research and Development design (R&D) to develop the Fire Extinguisher Locator with Instruction Expert (FELIX), a mobile application designed to enhance preparedness. FELIX combines two features: a GPS-based extinguisher locator and an embedded instruction system that guides users on proper usage. Testing was conducted using two smartphone brands, utilizing performance indicators such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. It involved 100 trials per device, evaluating consistency in locating fire extinguishers and providing correct instructions, followed by data collection using a confusion matrix. Results indicated a perfect recall rate for both devices, with Device 1 achieving slightly higher accuracy (0.72) and F1-score (0.84) compared to Device 2 (0.69 and 0.82). While the app’s digital tools enhanced user awareness and response time, variations in smartphone hardware slightly affected location accuracy. Findings affirm the application as a dependable and innovative fire safety tool. This study underscores the potential of mobile-based technologies like FELIX in addressing long-standing gaps in emergency preparedness. The researchers recommend further development in this domain to support safer, more resilient communities.
Keywords: Fire safety preparedness, Mobile application, GPS, Fire incidents, Fire extinguisher, Location tracker, Fire extinguisher locator
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