TB 5 Auto Fires Flashcards

1
Q

4 Considerations for apparatus placement on auto fires

A
  1. Uphill
  2. upwind
  3. Personnel protection
  4. Warning devices

consider water supply

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2
Q

HYDRAULIC Energy absorbing bumpers are pressurized to what PSI and can travel how far?

A

150psi

3 inches

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3
Q

Mechanical bumpers use a heavy spring to absorb impact, they can travel how far?

A

4 inches

Have traveled up to 25 ft

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4
Q

Flash point of gasoline:

Specific gravity of gas:

Water soluble:

A

-45 degree F
0.8
No

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5
Q

Flash point of diesel:
Specific gravity:
Water soluble:

A

125 F
Less than 1.0
No

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6
Q

IDLH of vehicle fires

A

30ft

Fully incapsulated

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7
Q

Effective range of 20lb dry chem ext

A

15-20ft

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8
Q

BLEVE has occurred within how many mins of fire exposure?

A

Within 10mins

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