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Visual 2.1 Introduction and Unit Overview The role of CERTs in fire safety: Put out small fires. Prevent additional fires. Shutoff utilities Assist with evacuations where necessary.
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Visual 2.1 Introduction and Unit Overview The role of CERTs in fire safety: Put out small fires. Prevent additional fires. Shutoff utilities Assist.

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Page 1: Visual 2.1 Introduction and Unit Overview The role of CERTs in fire safety:  Put out small fires.  Prevent additional fires.  Shutoff utilities  Assist.

Visual 2.1

Introduction and Unit Overview

The role of CERTs in fire safety: Put out small fires. Prevent additional fires. Shutoff utilities Assist with evacuations where necessary.

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Visual 2.2

Unit Objectives

Explain the role of CERTs in fire safety. Identify and reduce potential fire risks in the home

and workplace. Conduct a basic sizeup for a fire emergency. Understand basic safety precautions. Identify hazardous materials in the home and

community. Extinguish small fires using a fire extinguisher.

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Visual 2.3

The Fire Triangle

Heat Fuel Oxygen

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Visual 2.4

Fire Chemistry

Classes of fire: A: Ordinary combustibles B: Flammable and combustible liquids C: Energized electrical equipment D: Combustible metals

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Visual 2.5

Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace

Avoid the “electrical octopus.” Don’t run cords under carpets. Replace broken or frayed cords. Maintain appliances.

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Visual 2.6

Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace

Install a natural gas detector. Locate and label gas shutoffs.

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Visual 2.7

Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace

Read labels. Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures (Limit, Isolate,

Eliminate, Separate).

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Visual 2.8

CERT sizeup

Answer these questions: Can my buddy and I fight the fire safely? Do we have the right equipment? Are there other hazards? Is the building structurally damaged? Can we escape?

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Visual 2.9

CERT Sizeup

1. Gather Facts.2. Assess Damage.3. Consider Probabilities.4. Assess Your Situation.5. Establish Priorities.6. Make Decisions.7. Develop Plans of Action .8. Take Action.9. Evaluate Progress.

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Visual 2.10

Firefighting Resources

Resources available: Portable fire extinguishers Wet standpipes Confinement “Creative” resources

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Visual 2.11

Types of Fire Extinguishers

Water Dry chemical Carbon dioxide Specialized fire extinguisher

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Visual 2.12

Hose

Gage

Label & Directions

Pull PinTrigger

Cylinder

ABC

Carrying Handle

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Visual 2.13

Types

B

A

C

D

FIRE TYPE EXTINGUISHING

AGENT METHODORDINARY SOLID MATERIALS

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

COMBUSTIBLE METALS

WATERFOAM

DRY CHEMICAL

FOAMCO2

CO2

DRY CHEMICALHALON

DRY CHEMICALHALON

SPECIAL AGENTS USUALLY REMOVE AIR

REMOVES AIR

REMOVES AIR

REMOVES HEATREMOVES AIR AND HEAT

BREAKS CHAIN REACTION

BREAKS CHAIN REACTION

BREAKS CHAIN REACTION

A

B

C

D

Fire TypeExtinguishing

AGENT METHODWater Foam

Dry Chem.

FOAM/CO2

Dry Chem./ Halon

Special Agents

Removes air & heat

Breaks Chain Reaction

Removes air

Breaks Chain Reaction

Usually removes air

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Visual 2.14

Deciding to use a Fire Extinguisher

Ask these Questions Can I escape quickly and safely from the area if I

attempt to extinguish the fire? (The first priority for you and your buddy is safety.)

Do I have the right type of extinguisher? Is the extinguisher large enough for the fire? Is the area free from other dangers, such as

hazardous materials and falling debris?

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Visual 2.15

P.A.S.S

Test the extinguisher

before approaching any fire.

P.A.S.S.

PULL

AIM

SQUEEZE

SWEEP

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Visual 2.16

Fire Suppression Safety

Do: Use safety equipment. Work in a buddy system. Have a backup team. Have two ways to exit. Maintain a safe distance. Overhaul the fire.

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Visual 2.17

Fire Suppression Safety

DON’T Try to suppress large fires. Get too close. Fight it alone. Enter smoke-filled areas.

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Visual 2.18

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Visual 2.19

Hazardous Materials . . .

Corrode other materials Explode or are easily ignited React strongly with water Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock Are toxic to humans, animals, or the environment

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Visual 2.20

Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials

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Visual 2.21

Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials

NFPA 704 Diamond-White Quadrant:

W Shows unusual reactivity with water

OX Possesses oxidizing properties

Avoid use of water

WHITE

REACTIVE4 May detonate

-- Vacate area ifmaterials are ex-

posed to fire

3 Strong shock or heat

may detonate--Use monitors from behind

explosion resistant barriers

2 Violent chemical

change possible--Use hose streams

from distance

1 Unstable if heated --

Use normal precautions

0 Normally stable

FLAMMABLE2 Ignites when moder-

ately heated

1 Must be preheat-

ed to burn

0 Will not

burn

4 Extremely

flammable

3 Ignites at

normal temper- atures

HEALTH

4 Too dangerous

to enter vapor or liquid

3 Extremely dangerous--

Use full protective clothing

2 Hazardous--Use

breathing apparatus

1 Slightly hazardous

0 Like ordinary material W

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Visual 2.22

Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit

Orange Red White RedRed &White

Red &White

Blue Yellow White Yellow &White

Black &White

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Visual 2.23

Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit

1203

3

Name

Chemical Class

Symbol

ChemicalNumber

Chemical Class

Symbol

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Visual 2.24

Flammable Liquid Fire

(Safety Officer)

Student No. 2(Back-Up)

Student No. 1 Instructor No. 1

Observers

Wind

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Visual 2.25

FIRE SUPPRESSION

EXERCISE