Fire Safety and Utility Controls

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9 steps of CERT size-up in the correct order

1. Gather facts 2. Assess and communicate the damage 3. Consider probabilities 4. Assess you own situation 5. Establish priorities 6. Make decisions 7. Develop a plan of action 8. Take action 9. Evaluate progress

Surface fire Ground fire Crown fire

3 classes of wildfires

Asphyxiation Heat Smoke

3 dangers from fire

1. Water 2. Dry chemical 3. Carbon dioxide 4. Specialized

4 types of fire extinguishers

Small trash can

A size comparison for a fire should you try to suppress

Personal rescuer safety

Always the number one priority of CERTs

Two type of hazards natural gas presents

Asphyxiant Explosive

Type of detector that detects natural gas

Carbon monoxide detector

Class D

Class fueled by combustible metals

Class K

Class fueled by cooking oils

Class C

Class fueled by energized electrical equipment

Class B

Class fueled by flammable liquids and combustible liquids

Class A

Class fueled by ordinary combustibles

Class A

Class of fire water can be used to extinguish

Helmet, gloves, boots, goggles, mask

Examples of PPE

Paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics

Examples of an ordinary combustible

3 elements fire requires

Heat, Fuel, Oxygen

5 seconds

How long should you try to put out a fire before deciding to leave the area

Close the door to try to contain the fire

If you discover a smoke filled room with a small fire what should you do

What happens to a Class C fire if the electricity is shut off

It becomes a Class A

What does L.I.E.S. mean and what is it used for

Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate Flammable Liquids

ABC

Most common type of fire extinguisher

Children and the elderly

Most likely victims of fire

1. Extinguishing small fires 2. Preventing additional fires by removing fuel sources 3. Shutting off utilities 4. Assisting with evacuations

Role of CERTs in fire and utility safety

1. Stay calm 2. Stay where you are 3. Close the door 4. Stuff wet cloth around doors and vents 5. Call fire department 6. Open windows slightly at top and bottom 7. Stay low and by window 8. Hang or wave a bright-colored or white cloth at the window

Steps you should take if trapped in a room during a fire

Diamond with four colored quadrants

Symbol that indicates hazardous materials

Electrical octopus

Tangle of electrical cords

Near the limit for your fire extinguisher's range

The best distance for fighting a fire

CERT goal

To do the greatest good for the greatest number

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

What does P.A.S.S. stand for

Amount of extinguishing agent

What does the rating number on a fire extinguisher tell you

Personal Protective Equipment

What is PPE

Feel the door with the back of the hand

What should you do before entering or leaving a room when a fire is suspected

Work with a buddy

When fighting a fire, what should you always do

Bottom or base

Where you should always aim at on the fire when using an extinguisher


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