C-108 Flammable Liquid Fires

Question 1

Approach a flammable liquid spill or fire from ____. Isolate the area and attempt to ____: ____ or ____. Hazard zones shall be established and fire fighters shall utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Answer 1

• uphill and/or upwind if possible
• identify the type of liquid involved
• hydrocarbon or polar solvent

Question 2

Determine if the spill or fire is static or moving. If the liquid is moving, attempt to _____

Answer 2

• divert the spill away from structural exposures, storm sewers, waterways, and people, or confine the liquid using diking materials if it can be done safely.

Question 3

Consider the use of ____ at flammable spills to help mitigate the danger of the spilled fuel.

Answer 3

absorbent

Question 4

If the amount of spilled fuel is greater than ____, request the Hazardous Materials Team to respond.

Answer 4

five gallons

Question 5

Before mounting a foam attack, an ____ must be on scene and available to extinguish the fire.

Answer 5

adequate quantity of foam concentrate

Question 6

Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) can be utilized as follows:

Answer 6

1. Intended for use at a proportioning rate of 3% (3 parts AFFF concentrate to 97 parts water) on Class B hydrocarbon type fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc.
2. AFFF is not intended for use on fuels which are polar solvent/water miscible such as alcohols, ketones, esters, etc.
3. Alcohol resistant AFFF is the appropriate extinguishing agent for polar solvent fires. Sufficient quantities of AR-AFFF are housed at Fire Station 6 and can be requested by the Company or Chief Officer.

Question 7

After extinguishment of all flammable liquid fires, the Hazardous Materials Team should monitor for ____. If necessary, ____ will be applied. The Hazardous Materials Team can also provide additional ____ for spill mitigation.

Answer 7

• lower explosive limits (LELs)
• additional foam blankets
• absorbent