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Fire Safety
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Introduction and Unit Overview
The role of CERTs in fire safety:
Put out small fires.Prevent additional fires.Shutoff utilitiesAssist with evacuations
where necessary.
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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.
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Unit Objectives
Objective One:
Explain the role of
CERTs in fire safety.
What is your Role?What is your Role?
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The Fire Triangle
HeatFuelOxygen
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Fire Chemistry
Classes of fire:
A: Ordinary combustiblesB: Flammable and combustible liquidsC: Energized electrical equipmentD: Combustible metals
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Unit Objectives
Objective Two:
Identify and reduce
potential fire risks in
the home and
workplace.
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Reducing Fire Hazards
Avoid the “electrical octopus.”Don’t run cords under carpets.Replace broken or frayed cords.Maintain appliances.
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Install a natural gas detector.Locate and label gas shutoffs.
Reducing Fire Hazards
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Read labels.Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures
(Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate).
Reducing Fire Hazards
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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?
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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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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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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
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Fire Suppression
A small fire:
Is about the size of a wastepaper can. Can be extinguished with one fire
extinguisher.
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Fire Suppression
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Fire Suppression
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Fire Suppression
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Types of Fire Extinguishers
WaterDry chemicalCarbon dioxideSpecialized fire extinguisher
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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
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
PPAA
SSSS
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
PPAA
SSSS
PULLPULL
SWEEPSWEEP
SQUEEZESQUEEZE
AIMAIM
Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire.
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Unit Objectives
Objective Four:
Understand Basic
Safety Precautions.
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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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Fire Suppression Safety
DON’T:
Try to suppress large fires.
Get too close.
Fight it alone.
Enter smoke-filled areas.
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Firefighting Resources
Resources available:
Portable fire extinguishers
Wet standpipes
Confinement
“Creative” resources
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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
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Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials
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Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit
Orange Red White RedRed &White
Red &White
Blue Yellow White Yellow &White
Black &White
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Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit
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Unit Objectives
Objective Five:
Extinguish a small fire
using a fire extinguisher.
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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
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Fire Suppression Exercise Set-Up
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Fire Suppression Exercise Set-Up
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Fire Suppression Exercise
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Fire Suppression Exercise
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Fire Suppression Exercise
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Fire Suppression Exercise
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Burn Pan Example
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