104.05 Vehicle Fires (week 6)

Question 1

The apparatus shall be spotted at lease ______ away from vehicle fire, ________ and ________ if possible

Answer 1

50ft
Uphill and upwind

Question 2

Except for _______ _________, the minimum size hose line for vehicle fire attack shall be a _______ line

Answer 2

Incipient fires
1 3/4” line

Question 3

In a vehicle fire with Ethanol based fuels what should be considered?

Answer 3

Foam Operations or dry chemical extinguishers

Question 4

Both ______ and _________ battery cables shall be disconnected or cut from the battery

Answer 4

Positive and negative

Question 5

Command shall be aware of possible environmental damage from __________ and other fluid leaks

Answer 5

Hydrocarbons

Question 6

______ __________ shall be requested for purposes or traffic control, checking for ownership/stolen vehicle status, and documentation of investigation needed if arson is suspected

Answer 6

Law enforcement

Question 7

Battalion chief will be contacted by command if:

Answer 7

1. No reasonable cause can be determined
2. Evidence of arson or suspicion of arson
3. Negligent act caused damage to property of another person
4. Any fire related death or serious injury
5. Any city owned property that sustains fire damage

Question 8

If the on call investigator requests that the vehicle/vessel/ other machinery or equipment be towed to an authorized inbound lot, then the following must be documented in NFIRS:

Answer 8

1. Name of authorizing investigator
2. Name of tow company
3. Phone number of tow company
4. Address of tow company
5. Address of impound yard