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| Ordinary combustables (paper, cloth, wood, rubbyer, and many plastics) |
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What could you use to extinguish a class A fire? |
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Water (removes heat)
Foam (removes air and heat)
Dry Chemical (breaks chain reaction) |
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How do you shut off your gas? |
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Find main gas line outside
Use wrench to turn knob so that it is horizontal (closed)
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When do you shut off your gas? |
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| When you smell gas or see the gas meter spinning. |
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What are some of the steps in the SizeUp process? |
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Definition
Gather Facts
Assess and communicate the damage
Consider probabilities
Assess your own situation
Establish Priorities
Make decisions
Develop a plan of action
Take action
Evaluate progress
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What’s the purpose of sizing up a situation? |
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| To determine the best course of action which will be both safe and do the greatest good. |
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What are the 4 steps to using a fire extinguisher? |
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What’s considered a “small” fire that you could reasonably fight? |
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| A fire that is smaller than you, and for which you have the right equipment or materials available to use to safely fight. |
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What things can a CERT trained person do to help in disaster fire suppression? |
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Turn off gas
If safe, remove materials that are likely to catch fire.
Use size - up to determine if you can safely fight a small fire |
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If you see a hazardous materials placard, and it’s an emergency, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Let the professionals deal with it. Alert others to keep at a safe distance. |
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