CERT
The 9 step process developed to aid disaster workers when initially responding to an event
What is CERT Size-up
Components that make up the fire triangle
What are Fuel, Oxygen and Heat
START is a critical concept used for initially dealing with casualties in a disaster. It stands for?
What is Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Two considerations when determining the location for a treatment area
What are (1) Safety of rescuers and survivors, and (2) most effective use of resources
EOP is a plan that outlines the roles and responsibilities of government agencies in response to an emergency or disaster. What does EOP stand for?
What is the Emergency Operations Plan
Three classifications of disasters
What are Natural, Technological and Intentional
The letters used to classify the five types of fire
What are A, B, C, D, K
The three emergency medical killers
What are Airway Obstruction, Bleeding and Shock
Injury to a ligament so severe that it permits separation of the bone from its position in the joint
What is a Dislocation
The CCC is a council that brings government and community leaders together to ensure emergency plans effectively reflect the requirements of the community.
What is the Citizen Corps Council
Law that protects disaster workers from liability when operating in "good faith"
What is the Good Samaritan Law
What is a Class C fire
Three types of bleeding that "spurt," "flow," and "ooze"
What are Arterial, Venous and Capillary
Four types of fractures discussed in class
What are Open, Closed, Displaced and Non-displaced
When storing flammable products individuals are advised to store them properly using the L.I.E.S method. What does that stand for?
What is Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate
Percentage of the public familiar with the alerts and warning systems in their community
What is 50%
When employing a fire extinguisher, the acronym P.A.S.S. stands for?
What is Pull Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
Four classifications of triage
What are Immediate, Delayed, Minor (Walking Wounded), and Dead
Two priorities for treating burns
What are (1) cooling the burn area, and (2) cover with a sterile cloth to reduce risk of infection
When dealing with a dislocation be sure to assess PMS in the affected limb before and after splinting/immobilization. What does PMS stand for?
What is Pulse, Movement and Sensation
Although CERT and Citizen Corps Councils are implemented locally, which federal agency administers it
Who is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The top priority of the individual CERT member when responding / supporting an incident
What is Individual Safety
Condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow
What is Shock
Four areas established in a treatment area layout
What are Immediate, Delayed, Minor and Morgue areas
CERT stands for?
What is Community Emergency Response Team