Vehicle Fires

Question 1

What determines the type of extinguishing agent to use for a vehicle fire?
a) Size of the vehicle
b) Color of the flames
c) Location and amount of fire
d) Type of vehicle manufacturer

Answer 1

** c) Location and amount of fire

Question 2

When may a portable extinguisher be sufficient for a vehicle fire?
a) When the vehicle is fully involved
b) When there is a small electrical fire under the hood
c) When there is a fuel leak
d) When the battery is disconnected

Answer 2

**. b) When there is a small electrical fire under the hood

Question 3

What is a safety concern regarding newer vehicle models mentioned in the text?
a) Airbag deployment
b) Brake failure
c) Bumper/hatchbacks becoming projectiles
d) Engine overheating

Answer 3

** c) Bumper/hatchbacks becoming projectiles

Question 4

Which type of extinguishing agent may be needed to complete extinguishment of a vehicle fire?
a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b) Water
c) Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
d) Sand

Answer 4

Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)

Question 5

What action should firefighters take if the name of the vehicle owner is unknown for the Fire Report?🚩
a) Contact the Fire Department
b) Contact the Ambulance Service
c) Contact the Police Department
d) Contact the Insurance Company

Answer 5

Contact the Police Department

Question 6

Why should approach to vehicle fires always be from the side?
a) To access the vehicle faster
b) To avoid debris in the front
c) To prevent the spread of fire
d) To avoid exploding bumpers/hatchbacks

Answer 6

To avoid exploding bumpers/hatchbacks

Question 7

What will the use of a booster line or trash line at a vehicle fire?
a) If the vehicle is fully involved
b) To extinguish small fires in the engine compartment
c) to protect members if after further investigation, a portable extinguisher can be used
d) To inflate airbags

Answer 7

If the vehicle is fully involved

*** A small electrical fire under the hood may just require a portable extinguisher (i.e.: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or dry powder) where as a car fully involved will require at the minimum a booster line. P176

Question 8

During a vehicle fire, you should know that In all cases, a booster line or trash line shall be operational for:

Answer 8

1)extinguishment
2)protecting members if after further investigation a portable extinguisher can be used
3)disconnecting battery
4)fuel leaks with or without associated fire
5)Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) may also be needed to complete extinguishment