Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Lieutenant Test > Response to Flammable Liquid Emergencies 2014 > Flashcards

Response to Flammable Liquid Emergencies 2014 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 operating modes typically used involving a flammable liquid?

A

Offensive attack, Defense. Non- intervention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is a non- intervention mode mean?

A

Isolate the area until the risk at an acceptable level to transition to offensive or defensive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When delivering an on scene report the first engine officer must confirm what?

A

staging area and initial assignments to units

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the 12 questions that should be answered during a recon report from the first officer.

A

Life hazard?
What is the product type?
Is it still leaking and what rate?
Can the leak be controlled
How much has spilled?
Approximate surface area of spill
Is spill contained
where is the product going
Any ignition sources
Exposures?
area secure?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What should be a high priority consideration for any flammable liquid spill?

A

Water supply

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The rule of thumb when developing a water supply plan is that the supply should be at least how many GPMS of finished product per unit flowing product

A

1000 gpms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Two main types of products that may be dealt with are what?

A

Hydrocarbons and polar solvents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Flammable liquids have a flash point of what?

A

Below 100 degrees F

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Combustible liquids have flash point of what?

A

Above 100 degrees F

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What type of gasoline should be treated like a polar solvent?

A

Reformulated gasoline (RFG)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Why do ethanol fuels present a challenge to fire fighting?

A

Ethanol fuels are water soluble and blend with water where as gasoline floats on top of water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Is ethanol heavier or lighter than air?

A

Heavier with a vapor density of 1.59

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What type of foams are used to combat ethanol -blended fuel fires?

A

Alcohol resistant. AR

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is considered a small spill?

A

Spill from a container or package approximately 55 gallons or less.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Resources required for a small spill not inside a storage?

A

one engine.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

If a spill ignites what resources should be requested?

A

Foam Task Force

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What’s a Foam Task Force?

A

2 AR foam units, one pump and roll unit, 2 engines, 1 BC, 1 Hazmat assest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is defined as a large spill?

A

55 gallons or more, multiple spills from multiple containers.

19
Q

What is the dispatched algorithm for Large Spill?

A

4 Engines, 2 specialty with one of those a truck, 2 EMS units, 1 BC, 1 safety/ command aide, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 FOAM Task Force, HAZMAT response

20
Q

What are 4 tactical approaches to tanker truck incidents?

A
  1. Assemble resources and extinguish the fire with Class B foam
  2. Extinguish fire with water fog so long as run off is no issue
  3. Protect adjacent exposures and let fuel burn out
  4. Un-ignited leaks and spills diked and liquid covered with foam
21
Q

During a tanker fire what unit can act as the attack unit?

A

the pump and roll unit

22
Q

First arriving unit main priority is?

A

Scene Safety

23
Q

How should you position during a flammable liquid spill?

A

Uphill and up wind out of product or spill

24
Q

If no release is detected on a tanker truck leak what could you look for to indicate a possible leak?

A

people who are ill and or unconscious

25
Q

What are the resources required for a rail car incident?

A

Same as a large spill

26
Q

How is the majority of Ethanol fuel (E-95) transported?

A

By rail

27
Q

How far are flaggers positioned away from the incident of railroad emergencies?

A

2 miles in each direction

28
Q

What should the IC consider for an off- airport aircraft incidents?

A

More pump and roll foam units

29
Q

What are the 2 primary factors for transformer fires?

A

Load and age

30
Q

If PCBs are suspected transformer fire what PPE should be used?

A

Turnout and SCBA

31
Q

In the event of a pipeline rupture what must established early in the incident?

A

Control of the flow from the pipe

32
Q

What are the 6 overall goals of a bulk petroleum facilities fire?

A
  1. Rescue
  2. Public protection actions
  3. Spill control/confinement
    4.Leak control/ confinement
  4. Fire control
  5. Recovery
33
Q

Risk assessment at a loading rack fuel spill is devloped how?

A

By proper recon, info gathering from pre-incident plans, employees and scene observation

34
Q

What will have a direct impact on the size and scope of any exposure issue?

A

Terrain, Wind direction, and ambient temperature

35
Q

When dealing with a loading rack spill the most efficent and effective exposure protection is to do what?

A

Suppress vapors by applying a finished foam blanket

36
Q

When dealing with a loading rack spill the most efficient and effective exposure protection is to do what?

A

Suppress vapors by applying a finished foam blanket

37
Q

How should you tactically approach a tanker fire?

A

Never approach from the end of the vehicle.
Attempt to bank the finished foam off the vehicle tank
Extinguish all ground fires before concentrating on any fire with the tanker

38
Q

In case of a storage tank fire what must be addressed prior to the problem with the tank?

A

The dike area must be evaluated

39
Q

What ancillary equipment and components represent serious hazards during a fire within the dike area of a bulk petro facility

A

Piping in and around the dike area. Pipe supports. Pumps. Valves, connections and couplings.

40
Q

Any tank greater than __ feet in diameter is required to have a weak roof to shell seam

A

50

41
Q

What type of fire is most among cone roof tanks

A

Vent

42
Q

What is a common fire associated with open floating roof petro storage tanks?

A

Seal fire

43
Q

In a vent fire involving low pressure horizontal or vertical tank the most important tactical issue is?

A

Keeping the upper portion of the exposed tank shell cool with adequate water flow until the fire can be extinguished

Lieutenant Test (19 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions