CERT Gear
Who is the most important person in CERT?
YOU ARE!
What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Which class would include this group?
Flammable liquids, including oils and gasoline as well as combustible liquids such as charcoal lighter fluid and kerosene. Only the vapor burns when ignited.
Class B
Before beginning a search, how do get the "walking wounded" out of the building?
Stand at the entrance and yell,"If you can hear me, come to the sound of my voice."
If Search and Rescue are two different teams, what does the Rescue team do?
Stabilize and extract victims, bring survivors to medical areas
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
In what order should you turn off your electrical breaker panel?
Individual breakers then the main breaker.
Which class would include this group?
Cooking Oils in large vats or appliances.
Class K
When Search and Rescue are two different teams, what does the Search team do?
Search rooms, triage victims, and call-in counts
Where are you most likely to find children during a search?
In closets, cabinets, bathtubs, or under the bed.
What is CERT standard PPE?
helmet,
goggles,
gloves
mask,
sturdy shoes or boots
What three things does Fire need to exist?
Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen
Which class would include this group?
Electrical equipment like appliances, wiring, circuit breakers, and outlets.
Class C
What are the three life-threatening conditions? What color would you tag these victims?
Obstructed airway
Severe bleeding
Shock
Color: Red
You find a survivor who cannot walk out of the building by their power, and you are working with only two other CERT volunteers. What would be the best way to carry the survivor to safety?
Two person carry or chair carry
What resources do CERT members need to put out a fire?
A buddy and an entinguisher.
How long can CERT try to put out a fire before retreating?
5 seconds
Which class would include this group?
Ordinary combustibles like paper, wood, cardboard, and plastic.
Class A
Before you enter a building to search it, you make a slash next to the front door. What information do you write in down?
Your agency or group ID
Date and time search started
If a survivor is trapped underneath a heavy object, you can raise the object using what method?
Leverage and cribbing
When on scene during a search and rescue, what items might be lying around that CERT could use as tools?
Car jacks, pry bars, fence posts, scrap lumber, sheets, drapes, other clothing, chairs, etc.
What are the five classes of fire?
A, B, C, D, & K
Which class would include this group?
Combustible metals, like magnesium, titanium, potassium, and sodium.
Class D
After a search, you draw another marking slash to complete the X. What additional info do you add?
Time search ended, areas searched, victims found
How would you extract a victim with a possible spine injury?
Stabilize their neck and spine using hard-backed boards or objects and secure them to the boards.