TB 5: Automobile Fires Flashcards
TB 5: Auto Fires
HYDRAULIC Energy Absorbing Bumpers consist of non-flammable nitrogen/helium gas pressurized to ____ psi.
150 psi
TB 5: Auto Fires
HYDRAULIC Bumper travel can be up to ____ inches.
MECHANICAL Bumper travel can be up to ____ inches.
3 inches
4 inches
TB 5: Auto Fires
A Jammed Bumper can suddenly return to it’s originally position. High Pressure from auto fires could result in a sudden release and TRAVEL of up to ____ ft.
25 ft.
TB 5: Auto Fires
Removing the GAS CAP under Heat and Pressure conditions could result in _______ or Explosion.
Reflash
TB 5: Auto Fires
Flash Point of GASOLINE: ____ F.
Specific Gravity of GASOLINE: ____
- 45 F
0. 8
TB 5: Auto Fires
Flash Point of DIESEL: _____ F.
Specific Gravity of DIESEL: ____
125 F
Less than 1.0
TB 5: Auto Fires
When possible, position the Dry Chem Extinguisher on the _________ side of the vehicle. The Dry Chem has an effective range of ___ to ___ ft.
Windward
15 to 20 ft.
TB 5: Auto Fires
The minimum Safe Working Area is ____ ft.
30 ft.
TB 5: Auto Fires
What are the THREE duties of the AO on Vehicle Extrication Incidents:
1.
2.
3.
Truck Placement
Evaluate extrication alternative
Operate Jaws