Safety and Fire Suppression Techniques

1. Safety and Fire Suppression Techniques Disaster Fire Suppression

2. Module 2 - Fire Suppression, Utility Control and Safety Disaster Fire Suppression

3. Module 2 - Fire Suppression, Utility Control and Safety • Fire suppression is the topic in Class 2. • Fire chemistry, fire extinguisher use, utility control, ventilation, creative fire fighting techniques, and hazardous materials placarding systems are reviewed and/or practiced. Disaster Fire Suppression

4. Module 2 - Points for the Instructor • Disaster fire suppression stresses safety considerations, such as working in the buddy system, and back-up teams are introduced. • It is imperative to stress safety by setting the proper example during tabletop demonstrations, and most importantly during the actual fire extinguishing portion of the class. Disaster Fire Suppression

5. Module 2 -Methodology • The lesson uses a PowerPoint slide presentation and overhead transparencies, as well as a classroom tabletop demonstration of fire characteristics. • Participants will also apply what they learned about portable fire extinguishers by extinguishing a flammable liquid fire. Disaster Fire Suppression

6. Modules 2,3,4, and 5 • Teaches the greatest good for the greatest number of people. • Necessary goal of disaster recovery. • Teaches problem-solving skills based on lifelong learning. • Teaches citizens how to be resourceful. Disaster Fire Suppression

7. Basic Safety and Fire Suppression Techniques • Role of the CERT in fire suppression. Disaster Fire Suppression

8. Basic Safety and Fire Suppression Techniques • Size-up. • Fire chemistry. • Fire extinguisher types and usage. • Hazardous materials recognition. • Utility control. Disaster Fire Suppression

9. 8. 9. Take Action Evaluate Progress 5. 6. 7. Develop Action Plans Establish Priorities Make Decisions 1. 2. 3. 4. Assess Your Situation Consider Probabilities Gather Facts Assess Damage CERT Size-Up Disaster Fire Suppression

10. Size-up • Starts before the incident. • Fact gathering mission. • Assess situation. • Use the Acronym A.P.I.E. Disaster Fire Suppression

11. A.P.I.E. • Analyze the situation. • Plan the action. • Implement the plan. • Evaluate your progress. Disaster Fire Suppression

12. Fire Chemistry • How do fires start and what keeps them burning? Disaster Fire Suppression

13. Fire Chemistry • Fuel • Heat • Oxygen Disaster Fire Suppression

14. Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage Disaster Fire Suppression

15. Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage • Type A Ordinary • Type B Flammable • Type C Electrical • Type D Combustible Metals Disaster Fire Suppression

16. Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage • Type A Ordinary Disaster Fire Suppression

17. Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage • Type B Flammable Disaster Fire Suppression

18. Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage • Type C Electrical Disaster Fire Suppression

19. Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage • Type D Combustible Metals Disaster Fire Suppression

20. P.A.S.S. PULL AIM SQUEEZE SWEEP Extinguisher Operations Disaster Fire Suppression

21. Hazardous Materials Recognition • Before Beginning to fight fires, CERT members must understand how the abundance of hazardous materials will effect the post disaster environment. Disaster Fire Suppression

22. HAZARD Safe Home Storage Procedures • L.I.E.S. • Limit the amount of hazardous material • Isolate hazardous products • Eliminate products • Separate incompatible materials Disaster Fire Suppression

23. GASOLINE GA Hazards at Home • Natural gas hazards • Non-toxic but may displace oxygen causing asphyxiation • Explosive • Lighter than air Disaster Fire Suppression

24. Hazards at Home • Propane gas hazards • BBQ grills, Hot tubs, and heating • Heavier than air and will seek out a source of ignition • Will displace oxygen in an enclosed room causing asphyxiation Disaster Fire Suppression

25. Warning Placards • NFPA 704 Placard System • 0 - No special hazard • 1 - Nuisance hazard • 2 - Can be fought with standard firefighting procedures • 3 - Extremely hazardous situation • 4 - Too dangerous to approach Disaster Fire Suppression

26. 4 2 Extremely Ignites when moder- flammable ately heated 4 May detonate 1 4 3 Must be preheat- Too dangerous Ignites at -- Vacate area if ed to burn to enter vapor normal materials are ex- 0 or liquid temper- Will not posed to fire atures 3 burn Strong shock or heat 3 Extremely dangerous-- may detonate--Use Use full protective monitors from behind clothing explosion resistant barriers 2 2 Hazardous--Use Violent chemical breathing apparatus change possible-- Use hose streams 1 Slightly hazardous from distance 1 Unstable if heated -- 0 Use normal precautions Like ordinary material 0 Normally stable Warning Placards FLAMMABLE HEALTH REACTIVE W of water Avoid use Disaster Fire Suppression

27. Warning Placards • Color indicates the type of hazard possessed by the chemical. • Red • Green • Yellow • Black and White • Orange Disaster Fire Suppression

28. Red & White Yellow Black & White & White Warning Placards Green Red Orange White Red FLAMMABLE LIQUID FLAMMABLE GAS POISON GAS NONFLAMMABLE GAS FLAMMABLE LIQUID EXPLOSIVE A 2 3 2 2 1 4 ORGANIC UNKNOWN? IRRITANT POISON OXIDIZER RADIOACTIVE CORROSIVE 5 5 6 6 7 White White Yellow Yellow 8 Disaster Fire Suppression

29. Utility Hazards • Common electrical hazards and simple ways that they can be reduced or eliminated: • Electrical octopus • Under carpets • Frayed cords immediately Disaster Fire Suppression

30. Utility Hazards / Control • Power and Water shut-off • Circuit breakers or fuses Disaster Fire Suppression

31. Utility Hazards / Control • Natural Gas Hazards • Now how to shut off the gas Disaster Fire Suppression

32. Questions? Disaster Fire Suppression