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Ch.16 Flashcards

1
Q

A typical car fire can generally be brought under control with _______

A

One engine company w/ 1 hose, 1 set forcible entry

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2
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The majority of vehicle fire to which the fire department responds are ________

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passenger vehicles

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3
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Hazards encountered with passenger vehicles can be broken down into 3 broad areas:

A
  • Vehicle component
  • Alternative fuels
  • Hazardous Cargo
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4
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Air-condtioning systems, when burring emit deadly _______

A

phosgene gas

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5
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_______ may react violently with water

A

magnesium

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6
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Catalytic converters can reach temperatures exceeding _______ when functioning improperly.

A

1500 degrees

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7
Q

Possible locations for air bags:

A
  • side-impact
  • side-impact air-curtain
  • dashboard knee
  • rear-seat
  • seat belt air bag
  • foot air bags
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8
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________ makes air bags fro motorcycles.

A

Honda

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9
Q

Typically air bags deploy regardless of _____________

A

wether their respective seat is occupied

*designed to deploy when the vehicle is struck from front, rear, or side

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10
Q

Smart air bag systems may not deploy in a vehicle crash when ______ or _________

A
  • small passenger is seated

- no passenger is seated

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11
Q

Most manufacturers utilize ______ wire to indicate air bag systems.

A

Bright Yellow

*DO NOT CUT can deploy air bag

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12
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Why are alternative-fuels vehicles becoming more common?

A

Federal Government pushing to reduce emissions

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13
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Alternative-fuel vehicles:

A
  • hybrid gas-electric
  • fully electric
  • hydrogen-powered
  • bio-disel-powered
  • liquid petroleum gas (LPG)
  • Compressed natural Gas (CNG)
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14
Q

These types of vehicles are mostly used in fleet services, due to the lack of infrastructure for refueling:

A

LPG and CNG vehicles

  • Ex. law enforcement
  • Present explosion hazard under fire
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15
Q

Only way to know whether a vehicle operates on LPG or CNG is by either _______ or _________

A
  • having prior knowledge

- noting a slightly different type of fuel door

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16
Q

Emergency response guidelines for hybrid vehicles are also available _____ and ________

A

online, obtainable through a simple internet search

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17
Q

Sometimes the only identifying mark for a Hybrid vehicle is __________ or _____________

A
  • differently shaped antenna

- hybrid label on the rear of the vehicle

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18
Q

Hybrid vehicles can be identified by _________ components under the vehicles hood.

A

bright orange components

*DO NOT CUT ORANGE WIRES

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19
Q

Hybrid vehicles battery powered system is separate form the battery starting system. Battery starting system is a _____ and can be located anywhere. The battery-powered system may be Lithium-ion and is located _____

A
  • 12-volt

- Under the vehicles floorboard

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20
Q

2 types of electric vehicles:

A
  • plug-in electric vehicle- underhood generator
    9. 3 gallon fuel tank

-Fully electric vehicle- 100%- Nissan Leaf
Range of approx. 100 miles

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21
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In January of 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a document titled ______________-

A

“Interm Guidance of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles Equipped with High Voltage Batteries”

*contains info about vehicles for vehicle owners, law enforcement, MES, Fire Dept., Towing, Vehicle Storage

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22
Q

“Interm Guidance of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles Equipped with High Voltage Batteries” document also notes a special concern for __________________

A

vehicle fires involving a lithium-ion battery

*more info found on NHTSA website

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23
Q

NHTSA document highlights these considerations:

A
  • Always assume High-voltage battery is energized and fully charged
  • Potential for high-voltage shock
  • Venting/off-gassing high voltage battery vapors are toxic and flammable
  • Physical damage cause immediate or delayed release of toxic and or flammable gas and fire
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24
Q

The emissions of these vehicles is essentially water:

A

Hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle

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25
Q

Operate much like hybrids, but they have a THIRD component that utilizes energy taken directly from the environment

A

Tribrid Vehicle

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26
Q

Alternative fuel source is E-85, this is a combination:

A

15% gasoline

85% ethanol

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27
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Fires involving E-85 (or gas-ethanol mixture of more than 10 % ethanol should be treated the same as:

A

Polar-water-miscible flammable liquid

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28
Q

E-85 fuels are highly flammable and heavier than air. To extinguish these fires, you must use ____________

A

alcohol-reistant foam

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29
Q

A concern with gasoline-ethanol fires is that they are ______________

A

NOT as visible as gasoline fires

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30
Q

There are over ______ E-85 vehicles on the road in the U.S

A

6 million

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31
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E-85 fueled vehicles do not have any special markings. The only reliable method to identify an E-85 fueled vehicle is to _______________

A

Gain information from the vehicle driver

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32
Q

Potentially hazardous cargo includes:

A
  • Welding equipment

- Any unidentifiable item

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33
Q

Number one incident priority for fighting vehicle fires is __________

A

Life Safety

34
Q

The first order of business for vehicle fire is ______________

A

Properly placing the fire apparatus to block traffic

35
Q

Approach should be made on a ________________ not straight on when fighting vehicle fire.

A

45 degree angle to the front or rear of car

36
Q

If no vehicle owner or occupant is in the immediate vicinity or there are suspicious circumstances, then __________

A

vehicle must be searched thoroughly

37
Q

Once permitted, the vehicles wheels should be _______

A

chocked

38
Q

The hose line should come off the _____ side of the engine.

A

Curb

39
Q

For searching a vehicle:

A
  • Start with area most likely to have vehicle occupants (usually the front seat) check floorboard
  • Back Seat next
40
Q

If vehicle is abandoned or suspicious, make sure you check the _______

A

trunk

41
Q

The safest approach to search and rescue of vehicle is to perform it ___________

A

Simultaneously with extinguishment operations

*Fire should be swept away from passenger compartments until search can be made

42
Q

If vehicles are in parking lot and Keys to endangered vehicles are available, firefighters should ________________

A

move endangered vehicles away

43
Q

Confinement of vehicle fires is accomplished through ________

A

direct extinguishment

44
Q

_______ is the extinguishment agent of choice for most passenger cars, vans, and light-duty truck fires.

A

Water

45
Q

For flowing-fuel fires consider the application of _____

A

Foam

46
Q

For small-engine compartment fires, _______ can be very effective

A

dry chemical

47
Q

Usually a straight stream of water can be directed at the side window. Cool water on the hot glass will cause _____________

A

the glass to break and thus vent the car

48
Q

Overhauling a passenger car consists of opening _____ compartments of the vehicle and checking for extension.

A

ALL

49
Q

Salvaging what document from the glove compartment with make things easier for the investigating authority?

A

Vehicle registration and proof of insurance

50
Q

Any large commercial truck that either pulls a trailer or has a cargo box on the same frame is considered a ______ or ________

A

semitrailer or heavy-duty truck

*Key component is that these vehicles have type of cargo too large for personal use

51
Q

________ is a typical hazard found in large commercial trucks and semi-trailers.

A

Inaccessibility of the cab

52
Q

The cab of commercial trucks and semi-trailers can be situated ______ above ground

A

several feet

53
Q

_______ fail under fire conditions and cause the trailer to drop several inches.

A

air-suspension systems

54
Q

Saddle Tanks:

A
  • typical on large commercial trucks
  • large fuel tanks under driver and passenger doors
  • Usually carry diesel fuel (can carry gasoline)
  • Range in size from 25-100 gallons
55
Q

Older cabs, manufactured by Ford Motor and International Trucks, were engineered with the engine _________

A

Under the cab

*when engine is under cab, FF will need someone with specialized knowledge

56
Q

Material used in modern cabs:

A
  • steel
  • fiberglass
  • plastic
57
Q

The greatest distinction between commercial trucks/semitrailer fires and passenger vehicle fires is __________

A

large amounts of hazardous cargo

58
Q

Minimum response levels for a large truck fire should be ____________

A

2 Engines and IC

59
Q

Tractor-trailer fires possess one unique exposure protection need. Firefighter may need to protect the trailer from a cab. This is accomplished by _________

A

Separating the cab from the trailer

60
Q

For overhauling commercial trucks or semi-trailers fire fighter may need to _________

A

Off-load the product

61
Q

Recreational Vehicles:

A
  • Class A motorhomes
  • Class C motorhomes
  • passanger bus conversions
  • van campers
  • travel trailers
  • truck campers
  • pop-ups (tent campers)
62
Q
  • Large RV’s with a modular body on a frame

- These vehicles are self-contained units that can have air-conditioners, refrigerators, bathrooms, and generators

A

Class A motor homes

63
Q

Like Class A motor homes except they have a truck or van chassis and a cab with modular camping unit attached to the back frame
-Passangers can access the cab form the inside

A

Class C motor homes

64
Q

Van Campers are also known as ________

A

Class B motor homes

65
Q
  • Oversized custom vans that have been converted into campers
  • have small bathrooms, cooking areas with refrigerator
A

Van Campers

66
Q

_______, ______, and ______ are all campers that are not attached to a vehicle.

A
  • Travel trailers
  • truck campers
  • pop-ups
67
Q

Hazards unique to RV’s:

A
  • LPG tanks- located anywhere
  • Anhydrous Ammonia - in refrigeration systems
  • RV’s waste or grey water
68
Q

Water that is held after use (washing dishes or brushing teeth):

A

Gray Water

69
Q

Waste tanks, that contain human waste from bathroom use:

A

Black Water

70
Q

When assessing an occupied RV with rules or _______ apply

A

one-or two- family dwelling

*RIT or RIC crew should be standing by required by OSHA

71
Q

Hazards associated with Heavy Equipment:

A
  • Large Tires- explode under fire conditions
  • Large amount of hydraulic fluid -over 100 gallons
  • Higher positioning of occupants-inaccessible cockpit
  • Large equipment, threaten to fall
72
Q

Heavy equipment have large amounts of hydraulic fluid over _______

A

100 gallons

73
Q

Hazards encountered in transportation vehicles:

A
  • storage of human waste
  • emergency escape windows that close with violent force if not popped open
  • Multiple large battery banks
  • alternative fuel sources
  • large tires that explode
74
Q

In most public transportation buses, the engine is located in the _________ and doors are located in the _______

A
  • engine - rear of the bus

- doors - front

75
Q

Older buses will have designated emergency exits in the ________ of the bus.

A

Rear and sides

76
Q

______ in modern buses, are designed to be emergency exits.

A

All windows

77
Q

School buses have the engine and main door entrance located in the ______ with emergency exits in the _________

A
  • Front

- Rear and side windows

78
Q

Basically a building on wheels:

A

Recreational Vehicles (RV’s)

79
Q

Any large truck, such as box truck, generally utilized for commercial application, but may also be utilized for private use.

A

Heavy-duty truck

80
Q

Any large commercial truck that pulls a trailer, sometimes referred to as an 18-wheeler, or a tractor trailer

A

Semitrailer

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