Flammable Liquid Incidents MP204.04

Question 1

The main operational problems with flammable liquids are fire extinguishments, ignition prevention, and disposal of spills.
The principle agent for flammable liquid fire fighting is what type of Foam?

Answer 1

AFFF/Class B

Question 2

The extinguishing action of Class B Foam is based on its ability to rapidly do what?

Answer 2

cover the flammable surface with a film

Question 3

Application of Class B Foam should be gentle to avoid breaking the _____ and agitating the liquid below.

Answer 3

seal

Question 4

flammable liquids Spills-
Flammable liquid spills include spills without fire and any remaining fuel after a fire has been extinguished.
All personnel working around spills must wear?

Answer 4

full protective clothing.

Question 5

flammable liquids Spills-

Foam seals will break down in __ to __ minutes.

Answer 5

10 to 15

Question 6

The only time flammable liquids will be flushed to the environment or drain is:

• Less than 10 gallons of ______? Fuel
• Less than 10 gallons of ________? Fuel
• Less than 30 gallons of ________? Fuel

When spills fall into one of the above categories, the application of a chemical dispersant, such as bio-safe, combined with a minimum of 1000 gallons of water. If this resource is not available, then flushing should not be considered and instead, the spill be absorbed.

Spills in excess of the above amounts require a hazardous materials response team and Who?

Answer 6

• Diesel Fuel
• Leaded Fuel
• Unleaded Fuel

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