FF OPS BULL 2 E85

Question 1

E85 fuel is composed of

Answer 1

85% ethanol 15% gasoline

Question 2

What kind of vehicles can use E85?

Answer 2

Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)

Question 3

How many FFVs in US in 2005?

Answer 3

more than 4M

Question 4

According to the 2004 ERG, what is the immediate isolation distance for an E85 spill?

Answer 4

150FT

Question 5

What may be inefficient when fighting an E85 fire?

Answer 5

use of water spray

Question 6

what should be used for fighting small E85 fires?

Answer 6

dry chem, CO2, water spray, or AR-AFFF

Question 7

what should be used for large E85 fires?

Answer 7

water spray, fog, or AR-foam; do not use straight streams; move containers from fire area if can be done without risk

Question 8

what should NOT be used on large E85 fires?

Answer 8

straight streams

Question 9

In the event of a large E85 spill, consider downwind evacuation for at least ________.

Answer 9

1000 feet.

Question 10

if a tank car is involved in fire, isolate/evacuate for _______.

Answer 10

1/2 mile in all directions.

Question 11

In case of contact with E85, flush skin or eyes for _______.

Answer 11

at least 20 minutes.