Ch. 14 - Car Fires (TEST 5)

Question 1

The most common fires are _____________.

Answer 1

vehicle fires

Question 2

(Vehicle Fires)

Can generate heat upwards of __________.

Answer 2

1,500 degrees

Question 3

(Vehicle Fire Hazards)

• Catalytic Converters
• ___________
• Bumpers
• Fuels
• Magnesium
• Tires
• ___________
• ___________
• Toxic gases
• Power lines
• Cargo
• High temps.
• ___________

Answer 3

• Airbags
• Traffic
• Battery
• Explosions

Question 4

(Catalytic Converters)

Temperatures can be as high as __________.

Answer 4

1,600 degrees F

Question 5

(Plastics)

Give off ____________, (all firefighting requires SCBA, on air).

Answer 5

toxic gases

Question 6

(Fuel Systems)

Modern tanks are not _________.

Answer 6

vented

Question 7

(Fuel Systems)

Many fuel tanks are made of ________, which fail more easily under _____________.

Answer 7

• plastic

- fire conditions

Question 8

(Fuel Systems)

May have ___________ fuel tanks.

Answer 8

multiple

Question 9

(Hazardous Materials)

May be stored in the _________ of passenger vehicles.

Answer 9

trunk

Question 10

(Hazardous Materials)

Transport vehicles should be considered a ______________. (Water supply, additional resources)

Answer 10

structure fire

Question 11

(Hazardous Materials)

_____________ may weaken and fail after a fire.

Answer 11

Hood springs

Question 12

(Hazardous Materials)

_____________ fires require special techniques to fight.

Answer 12

Magnesium

Question 13

(Flashpoints of Fuels)

Gasoline: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Diesel: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
CNG: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Alcohol: 52 degrees F
Propane: -100 to -155 F

Answer 13

Gasoline: -45 degrees F
Diesel: 100-130 degrees F
CNG: -156 degrees F

Question 14

(Exploding Hazards)

• ________________ with hydraulic cylinders
• _____________
• ___________________
• __________
• __________

Answer 14

• Front and rear bumpers
• Shock absorbers
• Compressed-gas lifting struts
• Batteries
• Air bags

Question 15

Park apparatus a minimum of ______ from the fire.

Answer 15

100’

Question 16

Attempt to not park directly ___________________ or __________ from the vehicle fire.

Answer 16

• behind, in front, downhill

- downwind

Question 17

When possible, avoid ___________ a vehicle that is fully involved.

Answer 17

passing

Question 18

Position the engine between ______________ and _________, and utilize cones to increase safety.

Answer 18

• working crews

- traffic

Question 19

__________ assume traffic is stopped!

Answer 19

Never

Question 20

(Crew Safety)

Always wear full ______________________.

Answer 20

PPE with SCBA (on air)

Question 21

When ready for fire attack, approach vehicle at an __________________ (Do not to approach the vehicle from the front or rear).

Answer 21

angle from the side

Question 22

Stabilize the vehicle so it doesn’t run into you, your engine, or the public. The ____________ may become damaged, and the car may have been __________ and been in ______ when fire started.

Answer 22

• brake cable
• running
• gear

Question 23

Do not stand in _________________ or battery acid.

Answer 23

leaking fuels

Question 24

Do not approach _______ and _______ tanks from the front or rear.

Answer 24

• LPG

- CNG

Question 25

(Fire Attack) Attack lines should be _________________.

Answer 25

1 ¾” hose or larger

Question 26

(Fire Attack) Backup line should be _________________.

Answer 26

same size or larger

Question 27

(Fire Attack) Approach the vehicle from the _______, and avoid the front and rear when possible.

Answer 27

side

Question 28

(Fire Attack) _________ underneath the vehicle as you approach to _________________ any unburned fuels.

Answer 28

- Sweep | - dilute and remove

Question 29

(Fire Attack) Apply _______ to leaking fuels, and dike when necessary.

Answer 29

foam

Question 30

(Fire Attack) _________ remove the fuel cap. (explosion hazard)

Answer 30

Never

Question 31

(Fire Attack) Consider using a ______ to push the smoke and fire away from the crew or other exposures.

Answer 31

fan

Question 32

(Gaining Access to Compartments) Try to release the _____________ from the passenger compartment (Preferred! – Try before you pry).

Answer 32

hood latch

Question 33

(Gaining Access to Compartments) Make a _____________ with a tool (Halligan is your best friend on car fires)

Answer 33

hole/opening

Question 34

(Gaining Access to Compartments) Once a compartment is open, use an __________ (preferable a ________) to keep it open.

Answer 34

- object | - tool

Question 35

(Gaining Access to Compartments) Use a _______ to cut mechanisms or to cut an access hole in the hood or trunk.

Answer 35

K-12

Question 36

(Gaining Access to Trunk) Use the _______.

Answer 36

keys

Question 37

(Gaining Access to Trunk) Use the pike end of a __________ to pound out the cylinder, then use a ____________________ to operate exposed mechanism.

Answer 37

- Halligan | - flat head screwdriver

Question 38

(Gaining Access to Trunk) Gain access through the _____________ if they fold down.

Answer 38

-rear seats

Question 39

(After Knockdown) - Cool bumper mount shock absorbers briefly - Attempt to open the hood - _____________________

Answer 39

Try before you pry

Question 40

(Overhaul) As soon as possible _____________ the battery, ________ the fuel tank and the shock absorbing bumper mounts.

Answer 40

- disconnect | - cool

Question 41

(Signs that the fire may be suspicious) - ________________________ - ________________________

Answer 41

- Contents missing from vehicle | - Owner not in the area