Unit 4: F i re Safety & Suppress ion

Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression• Fire Chemistry• Fire Extinguishers• Firefighting Techniques• Hazardous Materials• Size-Up

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Oakland Hi l ls 1991

1 home every 11 sec

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Oakland Hi l ls 1991

2,500 Homes burned

1,000 acres charred

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San Bruno 2010

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San Bruno 2010

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Put out small fires if safe to do so.Make sure fires stay extinguished to prevent

additional fires. Shut-off utilities, when necessary and safe to do so.Assist with evacuations where

necessary, or secure area.

The role of CERTs

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Heat: required to elevate the temperature of material to its ignition point.

Fuel: solid, liquid, or gas. Oxygen: feeds the fire.

Fire Chemistry

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A: Ordinary combustibles B: Flammable and combustible liquids C: Energized electrical equipment D: Combustible metals

Classes of Fire

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Know how to use it!

GaugeNozzlePinHose Label State Fire Marshal tag

Components

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Swimming pool or spa water Sand or dirt Garden hose Others?

Creative Firefighting Resources

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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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Use safety equipment at all times.Work with a buddy.Have a backup team.Always have 2 ways to exit the fire area.Confine the fire. Stay low to the ground.Maintain safe distance.Make sure fire stays out!

Fire Suppression Safety

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Identifying Hazardous Materials

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Can my buddy and I fight the fire safely?Do we have the right equipmentAre there other hazards? Is the building going to collapse?Can we escape if we need to?

Gathering of Information for Decision Making

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1. Gather facts.2. Assess the scene.3. Identify your resources.4. Establish your fire suppression

priorities.5. Develop a plan.6. Conduct fire suppression.7. Evaluate your progress.

Scene size-up

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Your safety comes first! Only attempt to extinguish fires within the

CERT scope of practice. Use the buddy system. Safety rules/protective equipment. Resources. Effective fire suppression techniques.

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