1. Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression

2. Fire Chemistry Fire Extinguishers Firefighting Techniques Hazardous Materials Size-Up

3. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry Oakland Hills 1991 1 home every 11 sec

4. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry Oakland Hills 1991 2,500 Homes burned 1,000 acres charred

5. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry San Bruno 2010

6. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry San Bruno 2010

7. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry  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

8. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Safety Video

9. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry  Heat: required to elevate the temperature of material to its ignition point.  Fuel: solid, liquid, or gas.  Oxygen: feeds the fire. Fire Chemistry

10. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Chemistry  A: Ordinary combustibles  B: Flammable and combustible liquids  C: Energized electrical equipment  D: Combustible metals Classes of Fire

11. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Extinguishers Know how to use it!  Gauge  Nozzle  Pin  Hose  Label  State Fire Marshal tag Components

12. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Extinguishers  Swimming pool or spa water  Sand or dirt  Garden hose  Others? Creative Firefighting Resources

13. Fire Safety and Suppression Fire Extinguishers How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

14. Fire Safety and Suppression Firefighting Techniques  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

15. Fire Safety and Suppression Hazardous Materials Identifying Hazardous Materials =

16. Fire Safety and Suppression Size-Up  Can my buddy and I fight the fire safely?  Do we have the right equipment  Are there other hazards?  Is the building going to collapse?  Can we escape if we need to? Gathering of Information for Decision Making

17. Fire Safety and Suppression Size-Up 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

18. Fire Safety and Suppression Review  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. Fire Safety and Suppression Review