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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.

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.

3 The Fire Triangle Heat Fuel Oxygen

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

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.

6 Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace
Install a natural gas detector. Locate and label gas shutoffs.

7 Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace
Read labels. Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures (Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate).

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?

9 CERT Sizeup Gather Facts. Assess Damage. Consider Probabilities.
Assess Your Situation. Establish Priorities. Make Decisions. Develop Plans of Action . Take Action. Evaluate Progress.

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

11 Types of Fire Extinguishers
Water Dry chemical Carbon dioxide Specialized fire extinguisher

12 Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire.
P.A.S.S Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire.

13 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.

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

15 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

16 Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials

17 Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials
NFPA 704 Diamond-White Quadrant: W Shows unusual reactivity with water OX Possesses oxidizing properties

18 Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit
Orange Red White Red & Blue Yellow Yellow & Black &

19 Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit
Symbol Chemical Number Chemical Class Symbol Name Chemical Class

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