3.2.2.6 Vehicle fire response Flashcards
How many engines typically respond to a vehicle fire?
One
Approximately how far from a vehicle fire should the apparatus be positioned?
75ft
What is the minimum size attack line for a vehicle fire?
1.75”
When rescue is not a factor, where should water initially be applied to the vehicle fire?
to extinguish the fire
What should be done ASAP in the case of a fire in a vehicle with LPG or LNG?
close the valve as soon as possible
How cool should the LNG/LPG tank be before cooling efforts can be discontinued?
Cool to the touch
What type of foam is recommended for vehicle fires with flammable liquids burning?
Class B foam
If the officer in charge determines that the vehicle fire is undetermined, suspicious, or incendiary in cause, who should be notified?
Shift commander
Energy absorbing bumper assemblies have been known to travel how far when rupturing?
25-75ft
Batteries are an explosion hazard due to the presence of what type of vapors?
hydrogen
When the situation is stable, what battery cable should eb disconnected first, and how?
Negative, by removing a chunk
Well sealed interiors of modern vehicles present the potential for what?
backdraft
What should be in place before making entry to a vehicle interior?
Charged hoseline
What type of extinguisher can be effective on a combustible metal fire?
dry chemical
High voltage drivetrains in hybrid/electric vehicles can operate at what voltages?
144-675 volts
