TB 5 Auto Fires

Question 1

TB 5 Auto Fires

California Highway Patrol research has indicated that the use of excessive warning lights may cause focus fixation, particularly in drunk drivers.

Answer 1

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Question 2

TB 5 Auto Fires

If the interior release (usually made of plastic) is destroyed by fire, search the general fire wall area under the dashboard for a bare cable. Pulling this cable with channel lock pliers will usually release the hood.

Answer 2

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Question 3

TB 5 Auto Fires

Battery - Explosion hazard due to presence of hydrogen vapors.

Answer 3

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Question 4

TB 5 Auto Fires

Vapor Canister - Control of emissions from evaporation of fuel has been required in car models since 1970.

Answer 4

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Question 5

TB 5 Auto Fires

Air Conditioners - Freon gas used in air conditioners is under pressure and may emit the toxic gases phosgene and fluoride if heated to the point of decomposition.

Answer 5

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Question 6

TB 5 Auto Fires

Fuel system malfunction is a leading cause of fires in the engine compartment.

Answer 6

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Question 7

TB 5 Auto Fires

For fires involving dash instrumentation, disconnect the electrical power and treat as a Class A fire.

Answer 7

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Question 8

TB 5 Auto Fires

At an incident in the valley, a bumper assembly traveled a distance of 25 feet

Answer 8

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Question 9

TB 5 Auto Fires

Remember the properties of LPG when considering tactics. LPG is ____ than air. It tends to settle into low lying and confined areas such as garages. The vapor cloud is visible but cannot be used to accurately define flammable perimeters. Vapors can flashover the entire confined area if ignited. Vapor clouds can be dispersed using fog streams.

Answer 9

heavier

Question 10

TB 5 Auto Fires

If the interior release (usually made of plastic) is destroyed by fire, search the general fire wall area under the dashboard for a bare cable.

Don Steinman question

Hood latches are usually made of plastic

Answer 10

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Question 11

TB 5 Auto Fires

Too many variables are involved to allow accurate BLEVE predictions. Recorded BLEVES have occurred within ____ minutes of fire exposure. Ensure safety of personnel and operations at all times.

Answer 11

10

Question 12

TB 5 Auto Fires

Approximately ___% of the Department’s fire responses involve motorvehicles.

Answer 12

20

Question 13

TB 5 Auto Fires

Energy Absorbing Bumpers

Hydraulic - Consists of a gas chamber filled with a mixture of inert, non-flammable nitrogen/helium gas pressurized to ___ PSI and a hydraulic fluid chamber which is filled with a petroleum based fluid. Bumper travel is up to ___ inches.

Mechanical - Employs a heavy spring to absorb impact. These units travel up to ___ inches

Answer 13

150

3

4

HYD = 3

MECH = 4

Question 14

TB 5 Auto Fires

GASOLINE:

Flash point: ____ F

Specific Gravity: ____

Water Soluble: No

Answer 14

• 45 degrees

0. 8

Question 15

TB 5 Auto Fires

DIESEL #2

Flash Point: ____ F

Specific Gravity _____

Water Soluble: No

Answer 15

125 degrees

Less than 1.0

Question 16

TB 5 Auto Fires

Working within ___ feet of any vehicle fire constitutes working in an IDLH.

Answer 16

30

Question 17

TB 5 Auto Fires

The effective range of a 20 pound extinguisher is 15 to 20 feet.

Answer 17

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Question 18

TB 5 Auto Fires

Hydraulic - Consists of a gas chamber filled with a mixture of inert, non-flammable _____ gas pressurized to 150 PSI

Answer 18

nitrogen/helium

Question 19

TB 5 Auto Fires

Extrication

Apparatus Operator: Truck placement, evaluates extrication alternatives, operates jaws.

Tillerman: Verify vehicle stabilization, patient stabilization, sets up lights if needed.

Truck Firefighter: Placement of jaws tool and accessories; operates jaws power unit. Truck

Firefighter: Placement of jaws tool and accessories; light placement; assist A/0.

Answer 19

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