Disaster Preparedness
What does Triage mean?
Sort into groups based on injuries
Name the parts of a Fire Extinguisher
Cylinder, Hose, Guage, Handle, Pull-Pin,
What method is used for CPR on a victim to open the airway?
Head-Chin Tilt method
How many job positions are there in a CERT Cribbing Team?
6 Positions / members in the Cribbing Team
1. Name any 4 "Physiological" symptoms of Trauma?
Loss of appetite, Headache/Chest Pains, Diarrhea
Hyperactivity, Drug consumption, Nightmares,
Insomnia, Fatigue
What is CERT main objectives?
Save the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time.
What does the acronym "PASS" mean in Fire Fighting
PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP
Name the 3 KILLERS in CERT Medical
Airway Obstruction
Bleeding
Schock
What are the CERT Triage colors tags for victims?
GREEN-
YELLOW-
RED-
BLACK-
1. What are the FOUR phases of a Crisis
1. Impact Phase
2. Inventory Phase
3. Rescue Phase
4. REcovery Phase
During Search & Rescue, Name 3 structural Voids
Pancake VOID
Lean-to VOID
V-VOID
What is found on the standard CERT Building Marking
Date/Time,
CERT Team ID,
Location searched,
Victims found
Name the 3 pressure points to stop bleeding
Brachial
Femoral
Popliteal
Name the 6 positions in a CERT Cribbing Team?
Team leader
Safety
Medical,
Crib 1, Crib 2,
Lever
1. What are the Three effects of Traumatic Stress on a person?
1. Cognitive Functioning
2. Physical Health
3. Interpersonal Relationships
What type of building can CERT members enter?
Light-Damage Buildings only
Within the Electrical Panel, how can you determine which on/off switch controls each room?
Turn on all lights in the house. Then one switch at a time, turn off/on to identify which room....
What do the acronym DCAPBLS stand for?
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures,
Brusies, Lacerations,
Define the CERT Triage colors for victims
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
BLACK
Red: immediate/life-threatening
Green: Walking wounded
Yellow: Delayed, injured
Black: Dead
1. Name Four ways to reduce stress
1. Sleep
2. Exercise
3. Eat Healthy
4. Connect with friends
5. Spiritual Resources
What are the 9 steps to "SIZE UP" procedure?
1. Gather facts 5. Establish priorities,
2. Assess the damage 6. Make decisions
3. Consider possibilities 7. Develop a plan
4. Assess your situation, 8. Take action
9. Evaluate
How can you tell if a home's Water Heater, Stove, and Cloth Dryer operates on Natural Gas or Electric?
(Looking behind)..Gas appliances are connected by a YELLOW gas line.
What are the 5 steps when approaching injured victims?
1. Make sure the seance is safe,
2. Identify yourself,
3. Have someone call 911,
4. Request permission to help,
5. Respect the victims Gender, Religion, Personal Info
Name the 5 types of “Lifts and Carries” for injured persons
Backpack carry
Chair lift
Blanket lift
1 person carry and 2 persons carry
1. What things to consider when notifying the family
1. Separate family and friends
2. Have them sit down
3. Make eye contact with them
4. let them grieve