L.P.G. emergencies

Question 1

definition of Additive

Answer 1

Products found at bulk petroleum facilities that are stored in smaller tanks and are added to gasoline or diesel fuel in small quantities.

Question 2

AFFF/AR-AFFF

Answer 2

AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam 1%-1.6% ranges
AR_AFFF Alcohol Resistive Film Forming Foam

Question 3

Combustible liquid

Answer 3

Liquid having a flash point above 100*F and below 200*F

Question 4

Fixed Facility Containment

Answer 4

Primary containment- Tanks and piping where product is contained
Secondary containment- Diked area incase of spill
Tertiary containment-Additional area where product can be contained

Question 5

Definition of FPF

Answer 5

Fluoroprotein Foam Fluorocarbon surfactant added 3%-6%

Question 6

Cathodic protection

Answer 6

Corrosion protection using electrical currents

Question 7

Horizontal tank

Answer 7

Above ground tand of smaller capacity typically not more than 30,000 Gal

Question 8

General Considerations for spills and fires involving class b fuels

Answer 8

Offensive attack mode-rescue ops can be quickly achieved
Defensive attack mode-limit overall size/spread of the problem.
Non-intervention- no immediate action other than isolating the area until the risk of intervention is reduced.

Question 9

1st engine actions

Answer 9

initial size up, I.D. life hazards
make contact w/responsible party
perform recon of hazard area for leak spill or fire

Question 10

Hydrocarbons

Answer 10

organic compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon. found primarily in petroleum products and coal gas and diesel

Question 11

Polar solvents

Answer 11

Products of distillation that are water soluble.

Question 12

Ethanol

Answer 12

used in gasoline 55*F flashpoint. Vapor density of 1.59 gravity of .79 . auto ignites at 793*F. is conducive of electricity and an insulator. hard to see flame & smoke in higher concnetrations.transported with 5% gasoline. LEL3.3% UEL 19%

Question 13

Small spills

Answer 13

less than 55 Gal or small leak from large container with min flow
req. resources-1 eng

Question 14

Large spills

Answer 14

greater than 55 gal or multiple spills
req. resources-4 eng 2 specialty units 2 ems 1 batt 1 com aide 1 ems sup 1 foam task force hazmat response

Question 15

Foam Task Force

Answer 15

2 ar foam units 1 pump and roll unit 2 eng 1 batt 1 hazmat

Question 16

Tanker truck incidents
4 tactical approaches

Answer 16

assemble resources + extinguish fire w/class b foam
extinguish the fire with water fog when it can be done without creating enviro problems
protect adjacent exposures
Dike and dam

Question 17

MC306/DOT406

Answer 17

Question 18

Loading racks

Answer 18

Transfer flammable and combustible liquids from the storage tanks to the appropriate platform. Capacity of tankers range from 1500-10000 gal.

Question 19

Storage tanks

Answer 19

Tanks over 50 ft in diameter have a weak weld so the top can pop off if on fire.

Question 20

Flammable Liquid

Answer 20

Liquid having a flash point below 100*F