Fire Safety and Utility Controls
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
