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RBCERTAA Emergency Info AM 1630 EMAIL |
| Disaster Exercise and Graduation Participants
should bring their CERT bag. A good pair of gloves is essential.
Eye protection and a dusk mask are helpful when using the fire extinguisher.
Wear comfortable shoes, boots are best - no sandals or open toe
shoes. Bring sunscreen. Kneepads can be helpful as is a flashlight. |
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Arrive
between 9:30 and 9:45 to allow time to find parking, sign in and
get your CERT helmet. |
From
10 to noon, the class is divided into groups which rotate through
4 different stations. |
The
medical station paramedic reviews triage... |
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| instructs how to apply a pressure bandage... | and then you try it. | The fire hose station explains the capabilities of the engine... |
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| the different hoses and what the fire fighter must be aware of ... | and then you try it | The cribbing station reviews the principles... |
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| and then you try it | The fire suppression station reviews the use of fire extinguishers... | and then you try it. |
| This is followed by a chance to sit down and enjoy a lunch provided by the Fire Department. |  |
Water and sodas are also provided during the day. |
After
lunch the groups are assigned specific tasks to perform during the
disaster exercises: fire suppression, search and rescue, medical
operations and triage. Remember safety and teamwork. |
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| A briefing explains the disaster scenario and what is expected | Remember your cribbing skills to rescue this victim... | Get the fire out... |
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| Setting up the triage area. Identify and treat burns, fractures and impalement... | Remember "RPM" to properly triage this burn victim... | Have the walking wounded been moved from the scene? Now transport this "immediate"... |
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The teams rotate to another task and one more exercise takes place. The day usually ends by 3:00 after the presentations and photos! |
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| After the exercise. What went well? What could be done better? |
Smiles all around. Graduation!! | |
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A
sincere thanks goes to the Redondo Beach Fire Department,
the victim volunteers and the alumni association for making this a terrific experience. |
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