FERG - LPG Powered Vehicles

Question 1

*exam question

FERG
LPG Powered Vehicles
Safety Considerations

Answer 1

• Do not extinguish burning gas if tank is still venting; leave to burn
• Beware an increase in fire intensity/pitch of escaping gas - indications of the situation deteriorating and risk of tank failure/rupture
• Evacuate if tank is suspected of rupturing
• Do not direct water at venting pressure relief valve as icing may occur

Question 2

*exam

FERG
LPG Powered Vehicles
Actions

Answer 2

DURING FIRE
- Utilise hose lines from sheltered position where possible
- Cool cylinder by directing flooding quantities of water onto upper surfaces until well after fire is out
- Use dry chemical, CO2 or water spray to extinguish fire (only if it is absolutely necessary and safe to do so)
IF SAFE TO DO SO
- Disconnect the battery under water spray
- Open the boot under water spray
- Locate the tank to find liquid service valve
- Isolate the gas by shutting liquid service valve

AFTER FIRE
- Cool the tank with water spray
- Consider flare-off remaining contents (gas flare-off kit on heavy rescue vehicles)
- Apply the damaged cylinder sticker on cylinder
- Advise the owner to have cylinder tested