Aircraft Debris Pile/Running Fuel Fires

Question 1

Aircraft Debris Pile/Running Fuel Fires is a three-dimensional fire normally results during catastrophic aircraft
crashes when the fuselage and wing fuel cells have been torn open. (True or False)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

These debris pile/running fuel type fires can easily become self-generating, in that as more fuel is fed from
_________ tanks, more fire is generated to further degrade and open additional ______ cells.

Answer 2

Ruptured, fuel

Question 3

How should MFFV operators and responding AFFF Hose Teams approach and extinguish outlying pool and
residual fires?

Answer 3

The wind at their backs

Question 4

Hose Teams attack the fire from a _____ angle when able.

Answer 4

45 degree

Question 5

As containment of the fire is achieved, the Scene Leader should assemble his Hose Teams close together for a coordinated attack on the ________ and most advantageous point of approach to the debris fire.

Answer 5

Weakest

Question 6

High-point cooling and low-point AFFF firefighting coverage is best accomplished with two nozzles on wide
fog pattern to block the radiant heat and two nozzles on narrow fog pattern to knock down and extinguish the fire. (True or False)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Hose Teams approach should be dedicated to getting as _______ to the _____ of the running fuel fires as possible.

Answer 7

Close, seat

Question 8

______ ______ _______ shall continue cooling all fire-related debris to prevent reflash from deep-seated embers or super-heated metal parts until directed by the ________ _________ or competent authority to secure.

Answer 8

AFFF Hose Teams, Scene Leader