CERT Operations and Triage Principles

The video covers CERT organization, focusing on on-scene management, command structure, mobilization, and documentation. It emphasizes safety, effective communication, and the importance of documentation. The video also explains the triage process and offers a summary of key points.

What is one of the main objectives of CERT organization?

• To provide financial aid

• To maintain the safety of the disaster worker

• To manage public relations

• To conduct regular drills

Which of the following is NOT a principle of on-scene management?

• Improving rescue effectiveness

• Providing clear leadership

• Maintaining safety of disaster workers

• Ensuring media coverage

What is the role of the Operations Section Chief in CERT?

• To plan strategies

• To handle finance

• To oversee operations

• To manage logistics

Who should handle media inquiries in a CERT operation?

• The operations chief

• The logistics chief

• The team leader or incident commander

• Any CERT member

What should CERT members do first during mobilization?

• Proceed to the staging area

• Contact the media

• Ensure their own safety and that of their families

• Start rescue operations

What action should be taken in areas with heavy damage?

• Leave rescue to professional rescuers

• Document the damage

• Conduct immediate rescue

• Perform triage and evacuation

Why is documentation important in CERT operations?

• To manage finances

• To ensure media coverage

• To provide legal evidence

• To track situational status and actions

Which form is used to track personnel resources in CERT?

• Damage assessment form

• Personnel resource sign-in log

• Incident assignment tracking log

• Survivor treatment area record

What does a green tag indicate in triage categories?

• Immediate

• Delayed

• Dead

• Minor

What is the color code for 'Delayed' in triage categories?

• Green

• Black

• Yellow

• Red