TB 5 Auto Fires Flashcards
1
Q
4 Considerations for apparatus placement on auto fires
A
- Uphill
- upwind
- Personnel protection
- Warning devices
consider water supply
2
Q
HYDRAULIC Energy absorbing bumpers are pressurized to what PSI and can travel how far?
A
150psi
3 inches
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
4
Q
Flash point of gasoline:
Specific gravity of gas:
Water soluble:
A
-45 degree F
0.8
No
5
Q
Flash point of diesel:
Specific gravity:
Water soluble:
A
125 F
Less than 1.0
No
6
Q
IDLH of vehicle fires
A
30ft
Fully incapsulated
7
Q
Effective range of 20lb dry chem ext
A
15-20ft
8
Q
BLEVE has occurred within how many mins of fire exposure?
A
Within 10mins