Unit 14: Vehicle Fires

Question 1

EVALUATING EXTERIOR

PATTERNS

Answer 1

•   Work from the top down.
•   Compare burned areas to less burned areas.
•   Evaluate horizontal surfaces:
–   Roof, hood and trunk.
•   Evaluate vertical surfaces:
–   Fenders and door panels.

Question 2

Catalytic converters have very high

external temperatures —

Answer 2

600 to 1,000 °F

Question 3

Car compartments

Answer 3

– Passenger.
– Engine.
– Cargo.

Question 4

The largest fuel package involving a car is the?

Answer 4

Interior

Question 5

car systems

Answer 5

Systems:
– Fuel.
– Electrical.
– Exhaust.

Question 6

If the vehicle is removed from the scene, ________ examinations may be required.

Answer 6

2 separate exams

Question 7

The Vin # is how many characters long?

Answer 7

17

Question 8

Manifolds are extremely hot and can ignite
fluid spray.
– When engine and fan stop, it takes approximately
___________ to reduce temperature by 80 percent.

Answer 8

30 minutes

Ignition will occur within 10 minutes of turning
motor off.

Question 9

Engine compartment the window will break

Answer 9

at the bottom

Question 10

Passenger compartment the window will break

Answer 10

at the top