Fire And Spill Control Flashcards
The final selection of the agent and method depends on many factors such as incident____, ____ hazards, size of the _____, ____ concerns, as well as the _____ of extinguishing agents and equipment at the scene.
Incident location Exposure hazards Size of the fire Environmental concerns Availability
Limiting the amount of _____ from a pool of flammable or corrosive liquids is an ______________. It requires the use of _____ clothing, specialized ___, appropriate _______, and ____ personnel. There are several ways to minimize the amount of vapors escaping from pools of spilled liquids, such as special ____, ____ agents, ____ agents, and ____ agents.
Vapor released Operational concern Proper protective Specialized equipment Appropriate chemical agents Skilled personnel Special foam Adsorbing agents Absorbing agents Neutralizing agents
LPGs include the following flammable gases:6
Butane UN1011 Butylene UN 1012 Isobutylene UN1055 Propylene UN1077 Isobutane UN1969 Propane UN1978
The main hazards from a propane or LPG BLEVE are:4
The danger from these decreases as you move away from the BLEVE center. The furthest reaching hazard is ________
Fire
Thermal radiation from fire
Blast
Projectiles
Projectiles
