202.16 Car Fires Flashcards
1
Q
During a Car Fire, what is the minimum level of protection for captains?
A
full protective clothing in order to directly supervise crews.
2
Q
What is the minimum size of hoseline to be used on car fires
A
1-1/2”
3
Q
What can be used as an improvised standpipe at incidents on elevated freeways or parking garage?
A
Ladder Companies
4
Q
When a rescue is not a factor during a car fire, where should first water applied?
A
first water should be applied for several seconds to extinguish fire or cool down the area around any fuel tanks or fuel systems.
5
Q
Car bumper assemblies have been known to travel how many feet?
A
25 feet
6
Q
What kind of extinguishers can be effective when combustible metals are burning?
A
Dry Chem
