A301 Vehicle Fires (10-01-2009)

Question 1

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Many hazardous materials do not require placarding if:

Answer 1

The quantities are below a certain amount

Question 2

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Upon arrival, the company officer will assume command and:

Answer 2

Ensure the scene is as safe as possible

Question 3

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The primary concern of the officer is:

Answer 3

The safety of all individuals on scene

Question 4

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The apparatus should be positioned to best:

Answer 4

Protect the scene and the firefighters

Question 5

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

An extreme danger at vehicle fires is:

Answer 5

Oncoming traffic

Question 6

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The apparatus should be angled with this protected from traffic if applicable:

Answer 6

The pump panel

Question 7

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Do not park in:

Answer 7

Flowing liquids

Question 8

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

CNG decals are:

Answer 8

Blue and silver diamonds

Question 9

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

LPG decals are:

Answer 9

Black and silver diamonds

Question 10

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The decals representing the type of fuel are normally located in these places:

Answer 10

The rear trunk or near the filler cap

Question 11

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

A vehicle significantly involved in fire will require this size hose line:

Answer 11

1 3/4”

Question 12

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

If a fuel is involved and is petroleum based, this should be utilized in aid of extinguishment:

Answer 12

Class b foam

Question 13

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

For small and manageable class b fire, utilize these extinguishers:

Answer 13

Dry chemical or CO2

Question 14

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department should be notified of spills:

Answer 14

• Larger than 5 gallons
• or if any amount has entered a waterway, storm sewer, or soil

Question 15

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The bottom __ inches should be swept with the stream:

Answer 15

18 inches

Question 16

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

To complete extinguishment and check for extension, these should be opened:

Answer 16

The trunk and hood

Question 17

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

When dealing with exposed fuel tanks, after life safety, the priority should be:

Answer 17

Cooling the tanks

Question 18

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Disabling the electrical system of a hybrid car is best accomplished by doing these 2 things:

Answer 18

1. Turning off the ignition
2. Disconnecting the 12-volt battery

Question 19

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

The high voltage wire in hybrid cars are most likely colored ______, although some may be other colors like_____ or ______:

Answer 19

• Orange
• Blue or black

Question 20

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Hybrid vehicle fires are best attacked with:

Answer 20

Water

Question 21

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Hybrid cars have this type of battery:

Answer 21

Nickel Hydride

Question 22

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

High voltage components should never:

Answer 22

Be overhauled

Question 23

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

When hydrogen burns, its flame is:

Answer 23

Nearly invisible in the daylight

Question 24

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Hydrogen can ignite at:

Answer 24

Both lower and higher levels concentrations

Question 25

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

This is recommended to help disperse hydrogen gas into the atmosphere:

Answer 25

PPV fan

Question 26

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

Ethanol and methanol fuels have a ______ flash point than gasoline or diesel:

Answer 26

Lower flash point

Question 27

[A301 Vehicle Fires]

At a fire involving ethanol or methanol, the firefighting foam must be rated for:

Answer 27

Alcohol fires