TB #5 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards

Question 1

Control of emissions from evaporation of fuel has been required in car models since __

Answer 1

1970

Question 2

Freon gas used in air conditioners is under pressure and may emit what toxic gases if heated to the point of decomposition?

Answer 2

Phosgene and Flouride

Question 3

Eliminate fuel source by __

Answer 3

Crimping the fuel line and/or deactivating the fuel pump

Question 4

Hydraulic bumpers consist of a gas chamber filled with a mixture of inert, non-flammable nitrogen/helium gas that is pressurized to __

Answer 4

150 psi

Question 5

Hydraulic bumper travel is up to __

Answer 5

3 inches

Question 6

Mechanical bumpers employ __ to absorb impact

Answer 6

A heavy spring

Question 7

Mechanical bumpers travel up to __

Answer 7

4 inches

Question 8

A bumper assembly has traveled a distance of __

Answer 8

25 feet

Question 9

Gasoline has a flash point of __

Answer 9

-45 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 10

Diesel #2 has a flash point of __

Answer 10

125 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 11

NEVER wash fuel spills into __

Answer 11

Storm drains

Question 12

Disconnect battery by disconnecting the ___ first

Answer 12

Ground cable

Question 13

Working within __ of any vehicle fire constitutes working in an IDLH

Answer 13

30 feet

Question 14

The LPG storage cylinder is usually found on __

Answer 14

The exterior of the vehicle on either side or the rear