FIRE SAFETY & SUPPRESSION
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FIRE SAFETY & SUPPRESSION
CERT
Unit 2
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The Red Cross responded to 74,000 disasters last year and 93% were fires.
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Fires kill more Americans each year than all natural disasters combined; many victims are children under five and adults over 65.
Fires are a much smaller incident than a quake, but they happen every day in LA; If a fire happens in your home, it can be a deadly hazard.
Multiple fires occur after earthquakes, which can turn into a firestorm if not quickly controlled
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Fires at USC
Several major fires at Fraternities, some with injuries
Occasional fires in laboratories
Birnkrant Residence Hall (1995) and Troy Residence Hall (1997)
Never a fatality in USC-owned building
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The role of CERT in fire safety:
Put out small fires. Prevent additional fires. Shutoff utilities Assist with evacuations
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The Fire Triangle
Heat Fuel Oxygen
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Fire Chemistry
Classes of fire: A: Ordinary combustibles
B: Flammable and combustible liquids
C: Energized electrical equipment
D: Combustible metals
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Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace
Avoid the “electrical octopus.” Don’t run cords under carpets. Replace broken or frayed cords. Maintain appliances.
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Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace
Install a natural gas detector.
Locate and label gas shutoffs.
Install automatic earthquake
gas shutoff valve
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Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace
Read labels. Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures:
Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate.
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Types of Fire Extinguishers
Water Dry chemical Carbon dioxide Specialized fire extinguisher
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P.A.S.S
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire.
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Fire Suppression Safety
Do: Use safety equipment. Work in a buddy system. Have a backup team. Have two ways to exit. Maintain a safe distance. Overhaul the fire.
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Fire SizeupAnswer these questions: Can my buddy and I fight the fire safely? Do we have the right equipment? Are there other hazards? Is the building structurally damaged? Can we escape?
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Fire Suppression Safety
DON’T Try to suppress large fires. Get too close. Fight it alone. Enter smoke-filled areas.
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Hazardous Materials . . .
Corrode other materials Explode or are easily ignited React strongly with water Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock Are toxic to humans, animals, or the environment
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Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials
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Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials
NFPA 704 Diamond-White Quadrant:W Shows unusual reactivity with waterOX Possesses oxidizing properties
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FIRE RESPONSE USC has never had a fire fatality
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BASIC FIRE PROCEDURE
1. SOUND THE ALARM by pulling the nearest pull station (or shouting “Fire”)
2. LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY3. CALL FOR HELP UPC 213-740-43214. MEET AT OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY AREA
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RESPONSE ROLES
Building Evacuation Coordinator Act as building emergency director
Floor Wardens Check your specific floor or area and ensure
everyone evacuates in a fire
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Building Evacuation Coordinator:
Put on your vest & bring evacuation clipboard
Coordinate the team’s efforts in evacuation
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Building Evacuation Coordinator:
Coordinate the evacuation assembly area
Meet arriving responders and provide info regarding evacuation status and details about the emergency
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FLOOR WARDEN:
Put on your vest Make sure alarm is
activated and call for help
Ensure other team members assist
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FLOOR WARDEN:
Check your floor as you evacuate to make sure everyone gets out
Close doors (if time allows)
Assist persons with disabilities
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FLOOR WARDEN:
Inform evacuation coordinator of status of your floor (Is it all clear of people?)
Inform evacuation coordinator if someone refused to leave or is trapped/injured in the building
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ASSISTING DISABLED
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Smoke detectors will sound only in your room
The smoke detector is your
personal fire alarm that will wake you up.
Never cover your smoke detector with a poster or wall hanging
SMOKE DETECTORS
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Activated at the pull station, will sound throughout the building.
The alarm sends a signal to DPS and the Fire Department is summoned.
Any intentional activation by a resident will result in expulsion from USC housing.
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FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Most residential buildings are equipped
Heads are activated by heat (165 degrees or more) from a fire.
The automatic sprinkler system is the very best fire protection available.
Sprinkler heads are easily broken by a tossed ball or by someone hanging something from the head. The cost of damage is the responsibility of the person who damaged the sprinkler (or parents).
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HELP MAINTAIN FIRE SAFETY
1. No candles2. No halogen lamps or overloaded extension
cords3. Keep hallways clear4. No tampering with fire equipment
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Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training