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Fire Safety

Introduction and Unit Overview

The role of CERTs in fire safety:

Put out small fires.Prevent additional fires.Shutoff utilitiesAssist with evacuations

where necessary.

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.Extinguish small fires using a fire

extinguisher.

Unit Objectives

Objective One:

Explain the role of

CERTs in fire safety.

What is your Role?What is your Role?

The Fire Triangle

HeatFuelOxygen

Fire Chemistry

Classes of fire:

A: Ordinary combustiblesB: Flammable and combustible liquidsC: Energized electrical equipmentD: Combustible metals

Unit Objectives

Objective Two:

Identify and reduce

potential fire risks in

the home and

workplace.

Reducing Fire Hazards

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

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

Reducing Fire Hazards

Read labels.Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures

(Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate).

Reducing Fire Hazards

Check with a representative from the local utility company regarding local utility protocols, and convey these to the participants. If possible, develop training models of fuse and breaker boxes to allow demonstrations and hands-on practice. Depending on your location, you may also choose to cover propane gas shutoffs.

Reducing Fire Hazards

Electrical Shutoffs

Circuit

Breaker

Pull-out

Cartridge

Fuses

Step 2

Step 1

Step 2

Step 1

Circuit

Breaker

Pull-out

Cartridge

Fuses

Step 2

Step 1

Circuit

Breaker

Pull-out

Cartridge

Fuses

Step 2

Step 1

Step 2

Step 1

Circuit Box With Shutoff

Circuit box showing shutoff steps. Step 1: Shut off individual breakers. Step 2: Shut off main breaker.

Fuse Box With Shutoff

Fuse box showing shutoff steps. Step 1: Pull out individual fuses. Step 2: Pull out main fuse.

Gas Meter Shut-Off

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas Meter Shut-Off

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Gas meter and

shut-off valve

Unit Objectives

Objective Three:

Conduct a basic sizeup

for a fire emergency.

What Questions do I Ask in my Size-Up?What Questions do I Ask in my Size-Up?

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?

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.

Fire Extinguisher Usage:

Can I escape quickly and safely from the area if I attempt to extinguish the fire?

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?

Extinguish the Fire!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can I escape quickly and safely from the area if I attempt to extinguish the fire?Can I escape quickly and safely from the area if I attempt to extinguish the fire?

Do I have the right type of extinguisher?Do I have the right type of extinguisher?

Is the extinguisher large enough for the fire?Is the extinguisher large enough for the fire?

Is the area free from other dangers such as hazardous materials and falling debris?Is the area free from other dangers such as hazardous materials and falling debris?

Extinguish the Fire!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

No

No

No

No

YesYes

YesYes

YesYes

YesYes

Decision Making Process

Fire Suppression

A small fire:

Is about the size of a wastepaper can. Can be extinguished with one fire

extinguisher.

Fire Suppression

Fire Suppression

Fire Suppression

Types of Fire Extinguishers

WaterDry chemicalCarbon dioxideSpecialized fire extinguisher

Components of a Fire Extinguisher

Hose

Pressure Gauge

Cylinder

Carrying Handle & Trigger

Hose

Pressure Gauge

Cylinder

Carrying Handle & Trigger

Components of a portable fire extinguisher: Hose, carrying handle and trigger, pressure gauge, cylinder

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

PPAA

SSSS

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

PPAA

SSSS

PULLPULL

SWEEPSWEEP

SQUEEZESQUEEZE

AIMAIM

Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire.

Unit Objectives

Objective Four:

Understand Basic

Safety Precautions.

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.

Fire Suppression Safety

DON’T:

Try to suppress large fires.

Get too close.

Fight it alone.

Enter smoke-filled areas.

Firefighting Resources

Resources available:

Portable fire extinguishers

Wet standpipes

Confinement

“Creative” resources

Hazardous Materials . . .

Corrode other materialsExplode or are easily ignitedReact strongly with waterAre unstable when exposed to heat or shockAre toxic to humans, animals, or the

environment

Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials

Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit

Orange Red White RedRed &White

Red &White

Blue Yellow White Yellow &White

Black &White

Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit

Unit Objectives

Objective Five:

Extinguish a small fire

using a fire extinguisher.

Fire Suppression Exercise Set-Up

Flammable Liquid Fire

Instructor No. 2(Safety Officer)

Participant No. 2(Back-Up) Participant No. 1 Instructor No. 1

Observers

Wind

Flammable Liquid Fire

Instructor No. 2(Safety Officer)

Participant No. 2(Back-Up) Participant No. 1 Instructor No. 1

Observers

Wind

Fire Suppression Exercise Set-Up

Fire Suppression Exercise Set-Up

Fire Suppression Exercise

Fire Suppression Exercise

Fire Suppression Exercise

Fire Suppression Exercise

Burn Pan Example

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