CERT
FIRE
Classes of Fires
Size It Up
Hazardous Materials
100
What is the CERT motto?
Do the greatest good for the most amount of people in the least amount of time.
100
What is an "electrical octopus?"
An outlet with extenders that has more than two things plugged into it.
100
What is burning in a class A fire?
Ordinary combustibles
100
What are the first two steps of a size up?
Gather the facts
Assess the Damage
100
What does L.I.E.S stand for?
Limit Isolate Eliminate Separate
200
What PPE and equipment should you have before deciding to fight a fire?
Helmet, Goggles, Gloves, Extinguisher, and a Buddy!
200
What does it mean to "overhaul" a fire?
To extinguish every bit of burning material.
200
What is burning in a class B fire?
Flammable liquids, solvents, gas, etc.
200
What are the first four steps in a size up?
Gather the Facts
Assess Damage
Consider Probabilities
Assess Your situation
200
How do you know if a material is hazardous?
If it can:
explode, corrode, react, is unstable, or toxic.
300
What is the first thing to ask when you get on-scene?
Is it safe?
300
In what order should you turn OFF your breakers in your electrical panel?
Bottom to top. Individual to Main.
300
What is burning in a class D fire?
Combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium.
300
What is the fifth step in a size up?
Establish Priorities
300
What should CERT do when they see this symbol?
STOP! Keep others away, go upwind of the site, and document what happened.
400
On what is the point-person focused? How about the buddy?
The point-person is focused on the fire. The buddy is focused on everything else.
400
What are the 5 classes of a fire?
A B C D K
400
What is burning in a class K fire?
Oils utilized in commercial cooking appliances.
400
What do you do when you have completed all nine steps in a size up?
Start over at step 1 because the facts may have changed.
400
Which types of cleaners should you never mix with bleach?
Ammonia, acids, or other cleaners.
500
How long can CERT attempt to extinguish a fire before retreating?
About 5 seconds.
500
Fire or utility hazards usually fall into which three categories?
- Electrical hazards
- Natural gas hazards
- Flammable or combustible liquids
500
What happens to a class C fire when you eliminate the current (shut off electricity?)
It becomes a class A fire.
500
What are the last four steps in a size up?
Make Decisions
Develop a Plan of Action
Take Action
Evaluate progress
500
What should you do if you get a corrosive chemical on your skin?
Brush off the chemical as much as possible then rinse the area with water.
600
What can CERT do if the fire is large?
Document, keep others away, encourage survivors to self-rescue, work with first responders when they arrive.
600
What do the numbers on the extinguisher mean? (for example: 4A:80B:C)
A is the gallons of water equivalent.
B is the sq ft area of coverage.
The number next to A represents n*1 ¼ gallons of water. For instance, 2A means the extinguisher is just as effective as 2 ½ gallons of water. 4A is equivalent to 5 gallons of water. The Class B size rating indicates the square footage the extinguisher can cover.
600
What class of fire is a burning lithium battery?
Class B, due to the presence of flammable liquids.
A standard dry chemical or ABC extinguisher can put them out.
600
List all nine steps of a size-up, in order.
Gather the Facts
Assess Damage
Consider Probabilities
Assess Your Situation
Establish Priorities
Make Decisions
Develop a Plan of Action
Take Action
Evaluate Progress
600
What do the colors represent on this hazardous materials placard?
Blue - health hazard
Red - fire hazard
Yellow - reactive hazard
White - special precautions