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... extinguishing fire; LAFD FF Jeff Hudson (background) st Cheviot Rec Center, Mar. 2007

Notes - Class 2: Light Fire Suppression. 


Fires are everyday occurences.  Who has not had a kitchen fire or a fire caused by a candle?  Increasingly we face danger from electrical fires for our high-tech lifestyles can not be supported by the eletrical wiring in most homes.  The circuits becomes overloaded with too many appliances plugged-in and fires occur.  We need to learn fire suppression not just because of the high fire hazard after an earthquake, we learn for fires are a common hazard which if we get over our fear, we can put out while it is small, rather than wait for the fire department.  In normal times, the fire department will come, in a major disaster when they are fully committed, we need to be able to put out a small wastepaper basket sized fire ourselves.  

Note - As a precaution during normal tmes, even if you have put out a small fire, call the fire department anyway so they may help prevent the fire from starting again. 



CERT Notes

                                                                     Class Two=Fire Safety and Suppression

      

CERT GOAL: Do the greatest good for the greatest number

       Rescuer safety is always #1 priority

            Work with a buddy

            Wear safety equipment (Gloves, helmet, goggles and boots)

       Fire Triangle: Three elements for combustion: Heat, Oxygen and Fuel

            If any one element is missing or taken away, Fire will not occur or will extinguish

            Fire types:       Class A: Ordinary combustibles (paper, cloth, wood)

                                   Class B:  Flammable liquids   (Gasoline, oils)

                                   Class C:  Energized electrical equipment (when power is turned off, treat as Class A)

                                   Class D: Combustible metals (Hardly ever will be seen)

Use ABC Extinguisher.  This will contain most fires.  Buy a 2A-40BC extinguisher:

 2A=will extinguish a type A fire within a 10 x 10 area; 40BC = will extinguish type B or C fires within 40 sq. ft.

       Note:  NEVER USE SALT OR FLOUR on fires – THESE ITEMS IGNITE & BURN.  You may use Baking Soda NOT baking powder.

       Fire Hazards:

          

Electrical

              Avoid electrical “octopus” (one plug, many extensions) and Don’t run cords under carpets.

              Maintain appliances

              Know where Electrical shut off is. (Power down small circuit breakers first, then main (reverse order to turn back on)

            

            Natural Gas

              Install Gas detector

              Locate and label (paint RED), the manual gas shut off valve

              Best: Install automatic shut off

            Flammable liquids

              Read labels to identify

              Use L.I.E.S

                        Limit storage of Hazardous materials

                        Isolate dangerous materials to non-hazardous areas

                        Eliminate unnecessary hazardous materials (Old paint, etc.)

                        Separate incompatible materials (Bleach and Ammonia)

           Portable Fire extinguishers are used most effectively for small fires

             Use P.A.S.S technique

                        Pull pin

                        Aim at base of fire

                        Squeeze

                        Sweep along base of fire

           CERT Fire Size-up Checklist for Fire suppression

              

                Gather Facts (time of day, weather type of construction, occupancy, hazards)

               Assess and communicate to partner

               Consider possibilities (life hazards, fire path)

               Assess your own situation (danger, equipment available)

               Establish priorities (can you safely attempt fire suppression)

               Make decisions

               Develop a plan of action

               Take action

               Constantly evaluate progress

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO RESEARCH AND BE PREPARED.  YOU MAY SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE, THE LIVES OF LOVED ONES   AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

Prepared and edited by Lynn Lustig and Bruce Remick