3.3.1 Natural Gas emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary objectives when dealing with natural gas emergencies?
A
Evacuate civilians
Isolate the leak
Control the leak
2
Q
How many engines typically respond to a natural gas emergency?
A
one
3
Q
Who should be notified for all leaks of natural gas distribution lines?
A
TECO
4
Q
What is TECO’s #?
A
1-877-832-6747
5
Q
Fires in natural gas lines that cannot be shut off should be dealt with how?
A
Allowed to continue burning
6
Q
If the CGI reading exceeds ______ of the LEL inside a structure, teams should withdraw from the structure and continue to ventilate.
A
10%
7
Q
When the CGI indicates less than a 10% LEL, the entry team may do what?
A
search for victims and/or source of the leak
8
Q
Do most compressed natural gas containers have pressure relief valves?
A
No
