Inside Gas Leaks

Question 0

If occupants are feeling ill at a inside gas leak what should be added?

Answer 0

A EMS unit

Question 1

What resources are dispatched to an inside gas leak?

Answer 1

2 engines
1 truck or rescue
1 BC

Question 2

What task should be completed at a inside gas leak?

Answer 2

Citizen evacuation

Monitoring

Exposure protection and extinguishment

Hazard mitigation

Ventilation

Question 3

When an IDLH atmosphere is present what shall be identified?

Answer 3

RIT And consideration shall be given to increase resources for a structure fire response

Question 4

Where concentrations of gas are the highest what should be done?

Answer 4

Ventilation

Question 5

What shall be done with occupants on a inside gas leak?

Answer 5

Evacuated from the danger area

Question 6

During the inside gas leak all _____ shall be eliminated by manual controls.

Answer 6

Ignition sources

Question 7

If possible electric service shall be controlled and shut down from where on the inside gas leak?

Answer 7

The exterior

Question 8

What areas need to be monitored due to the vapor density of natural gas?

Answer 8

Upper stories, attics, and cocklofts

Question 9

What type of ventilation should be the primary tactic to remove the gas?

Answer 9

Natural ventilation

Question 10

Personnel encountering a odor covering an area inside a facility should I assign a resource to check where?

Answer 10

The rooftop for any odors from the HVAC units or roof top service lines.

Question 11

When are ventilation techniques conducted in a inside gas leak?

Answer 11

After all ignition sources or mitigated.

Question 12

The key to turning off gas service in any structure is locating what?

Answer 12

The regulator

Question 13

What are the two basic types of gas meters?

Answer 13

Inside and outside.

Question 14

When looking for the location of the inside gas meter what should crews look for?

Answer 14

A vent pipe on the exterior of the structure

Question 15

In the event that the shut off on a inside residential installation cannot be operated due to fire or accessibility the gas should be turned off where?

Answer 15

Curb box

Question 16

In single-family installations a curb box is usually located where?

Answer 16

In the front lawn between the sidewalk and street, or located in the driveway or sidewalk leading to the residence.

Question 17

During a gas fed fire how can you confirm the gas has been turned off?

Answer 17

By noting extinguishment of blue flames or checking the inside meter flow

Question 18

In cases where the fire department has been called to a inside gas leak with nothing found the source of the odor might be coming from where?

Answer 18

Dry J, P, or S traps in a drain