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CERT Basic Training - (Final Review)CERT GOAL - ANSDo the greatest good for the greatest number
CERT's job in fire safety - ANSextinguishing small fires, preventing additional fires
CERT Priorities - ANShelp in emergencies before pro-responders arrive, rescuer safety is #1.
Work with a buddy and always wear safety equipment
Fire Triangle - ANSfuel, heat, and oxygen - remove one side to stop fire
Class A Fire - ANSordinary combustibles
Class B Fire - ANSflammable and combustible liquids
Class C Fire - ANSenergized electrical equipment
Class K Fire - ANScombustible metals
Class E Fire - ANScooking oils
Reducing electrical hazards - ANSavoid "electrical octopus," replace broken or frayed cords,
maintain appliances
L.I.E.S. - ANSLimit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate
Know where the power shutoffs are for - ANSappliances, circuit breakers, fuses
Install in your home - ANSnatural gas detector, carbon monoxide detector. Test batteries every
six months
CERT Fire size-up - ANSdo 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 - ANSwater (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. - ANSPull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Fire suppression DON'Ts - ANSdon't get too close, fight alone, suppress large fires, or enter
smoke filled areas
, Hazardous Materials - ANScorrode 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 - ANSStop Sign
NFPA 704 Diamond - ANSRed - flammability, BLUE - health hazard, YELLOW - reactivity,
WHITE - reacts with water, oxidizing problems, special precautions (anything greater than "1" =
stop
START - ANSSimple Triage And Rapid Treatment (30 seconds)
Three Killers - ANSairway, bleeding, shock
How to approach a victim - ANSbe sure victim can see you, identify yourself, your name and
organization, request permission to treat if possible, respect
Open airway - ANShead-tilt/chin-lift method
Arterial bleeding - ANSartery spurts - controlled by direct pressure
Venous bleeding - ANSvein flows - controlled by elevation
Capillary bleeding - ANScapillaries ooze - controlled by pressure points
Shock - ANSa result of ineffective blood circulation; could lead to death of cells, tissues, entire
organs
Signs of shock - ANSrapid & shallow breathing, capillary refill >2 seconds, failure to follow
simple commands "squeeze my hand"
Responding to mass casualty event - ANShave a plan, follow it, and document your actions
throughout (follow the CERT size-up)
Triage - ANSprocess for managing mass casualty events - victims are evaluated, sorted by
urgency of treatment needed
Immediate (I) - ANSRED - life-threatening injuries (i.e. airway obstruction, unconscious,
bleeding, shock)
Delayed (D) - ANSYELLOW - injuries don't jeopardize victims life (i.e. pregnancy, shoulder
dislocation)
Minor (M) - ANSGREEN - walking wounded, ambulatory
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