Spring CERT Class 2
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Week 2: Fire Safety
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| When |
Mar 31, 2010 from 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm |
| Where | Issaquah EOC, Public Works Building, 670 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, WA |
| Contact Name | Gerard Hickey |
| Contact Phone | 425-395-4554 |
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In this unit you will learn about:
- Fire Chemistry: How fire occurs, classes of fire, and choosing the correct means to extinguish each type of fire.
- Fire Hazards: Potential fire hazards in the home and workplace, and fire prevention strategies.
- Fire Safety: How to evaluate fires, assess firefighting resources, and determine a course of action.
- Portable Fire Extinguishers: Types of portable fire extinguishers and how to operate them.
- Fire Suppression Safety: How to decide if you should attempt to extinguish a fire; how to approach and extinguish a fire safely.
- Teamwork: The importance of working with a buddy.
- Hazardous Materials: How to identify potentially dangerous materials in storage or in transit.

