HOSA: CERT Terms with Certified Solutions

HOSA: CERT Terms with Certified Solutions CERT GOAL Do the greatest good for the greatest number CERT's Job in Fire Safety Extinguishing small fires, preventing additional fires CERT Priorities Always help in emergencies before pro-responders arrive; rescuer safety is #1. Always work with a partner 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 and carbon monoxide detector; test the 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 Type A Fires: Water, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide Type D and K Fires: Specialized fire extinguisher Higher number on label = greater amount of extinguishing agent P.A.S.S. P- PULL A- AIM S- SQUEEZE S- SWEEP Fire Suppression DON'Ts 1. Don't get too close 2. Don't fight it alone 3. Don't suppress large fires 4. Don't enter smoke filled areas Hazardous Materials... - Can corrode other materials - Can explode or be easily ignited - Can react strongly with water - Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock