TB 5: Automobile Fires

Question 1

TB 5: Auto Fires

HYDRAULIC Energy Absorbing Bumpers consist of non-flammable nitrogen/helium gas pressurized to ____ psi.

Answer 1

150 psi

Question 2

TB 5: Auto Fires

HYDRAULIC Bumper travel can be up to ____ inches.

MECHANICAL Bumper travel can be up to ____ inches.

Answer 2

3 inches

4 inches

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

25 ft.

Question 4

TB 5: Auto Fires

Removing the GAS CAP under Heat and Pressure conditions could result in _______ or Explosion.

Answer 4

Reflash

Question 5

TB 5: Auto Fires

Flash Point of GASOLINE: ____ F.

Specific Gravity of GASOLINE: ____

Answer 5

• 45 F

0. 8

Question 6

TB 5: Auto Fires

Flash Point of DIESEL: _____ F.

Specific Gravity of DIESEL: ____

Answer 6

125 F

Less than 1.0

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Windward

15 to 20 ft.

Question 8

TB 5: Auto Fires

The minimum Safe Working Area is ____ ft.

Answer 8

30 ft.

Question 9

TB 5: Auto Fires

What are the THREE duties of the AO on Vehicle Extrication Incidents:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 9

Truck Placement
Evaluate extrication alternative
Operate Jaws