CERT Basic Training - (Final Review) 100% Pass

CERT Basic Training - (Final Review) 100% Pass CERT GOAL Do the greatest good for the greatest number CERT's job in fire safety extinguishing small fires, preventing additional fires CERT Priorities help in emergencies before pro-responders arrive, rescuer safety is #1. Work with a buddy and always wear safety equipment Fire Triangle fuel, heat, and oxygen - remove one side to stop fire Class A Fire ordinary combustibles Class B Fire flammable and combustible liquids Class C Fire energized electrical equipment Class K Fire combustible metals Class E Fire cooking oils Reducing electrical hazards avoid "electrical octopus," replace broken or frayed cords, maintain appliances L.I.E.S. Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate Know where the power shutoffs are for appliances, circuit breakers, fuses Install in your home natural gas detector, carbon monoxide detector. Test batteries every six months CERT Fire size-up do we have the right equipment? Are there other hazards? Is the building structurally damaged? Can we escape? Can we fight the fire safely? Fire extinguishers water (type A fires), dry chemical, carbon dioxide, specialized fire extinguisher (type D or K fires) higher number on label = greater amt. of extinguishing agent P.A.S.S. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Fire suppression DON'Ts don't get too close, fight alone, suppress large fires, or enter smoke filled areas Hazardous Materials corrode other materials, explode or are easily ignited, react strongly with water, are unstable when exposed to heat or shock, toxic to humans/animals/environment through absorption, inhalation, injection, or ingestion All hazardous material placards are a ___ ___ for CERTs Stop Sign NFPA 704 Diamond Red - flammability, BLUE - health hazard, YELLOW - reactivity, WHITE - reacts with water, oxidizing problems, special precautions (anything greater than "1" = stop START Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment (30 seconds) Three Killers airway, bleeding, shock