A301 Vehicle Fires (10-01-2009) Flashcards
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Many hazardous materials do not require placarding if:
The quantities are below a certain amount
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Upon arrival, the company officer will assume command and:
Ensure the scene is as safe as possible
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The primary concern of the officer is:
The safety of all individuals on scene
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The apparatus should be positioned to best:
Protect the scene and the firefighters
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
An extreme danger at vehicle fires is:
Oncoming traffic
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The apparatus should be angled with this protected from traffic if applicable:
The pump panel
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Do not park in:
Flowing liquids
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
CNG decals are:
Blue and silver diamonds
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
LPG decals are:
Black and silver diamonds
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The decals representing the type of fuel are normally located in these places:
The rear trunk or near the filler cap
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
A vehicle significantly involved in fire will require this size hose line:
1 3/4”
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
If a fuel is involved and is petroleum based, this should be utilized in aid of extinguishment:
Class b foam
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
For small and manageable class b fire, utilize these extinguishers:
Dry chemical or CO2
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department should be notified of spills:
- Larger than 5 gallons
- or if any amount has entered a waterway, storm sewer, or soil
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The bottom __ inches should be swept with the stream:
18 inches
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
To complete extinguishment and check for extension, these should be opened:
The trunk and hood
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
When dealing with exposed fuel tanks, after life safety, the priority should be:
Cooling the tanks
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Disabling the electrical system of a hybrid car is best accomplished by doing these 2 things:
- Turning off the ignition
- Disconnecting the 12-volt battery
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
The high voltage wire in hybrid cars are most likely colored ______, although some may be other colors like_____ or ______:
- Orange
- Blue or black
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Hybrid vehicle fires are best attacked with:
Water
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Hybrid cars have this type of battery:
Nickel Hydride
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
High voltage components should never:
Be overhauled
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
When hydrogen burns, its flame is:
Nearly invisible in the daylight
[A301 Vehicle Fires]
Hydrogen can ignite at:
Both lower and higher levels concentrations
