Response to Flammable Liquid Emergencies 2014

Question 1

What are the 3 operating modes typically used involving a flammable liquid?

Answer 1

Offensive attack, Defense. Non- intervention

Question 2

What is a non- intervention mode mean?

Answer 2

Isolate the area until the risk at an acceptable level to transition to offensive or defensive.

Question 3

When delivering an on scene report the first engine officer must confirm what?

Answer 3

staging area and initial assignments to units

Question 4

What are the 12 questions that should be answered during a recon report from the first officer.

Answer 4

Life hazard?
What is the product type?
Is it still leaking and what rate?
Can the leak be controlled
How much has spilled?
Approximate surface area of spill
Is spill contained
where is the product going
Any ignition sources
Exposures?
area secure?

Question 5

What should be a high priority consideration for any flammable liquid spill?

Answer 5

Water supply

Question 6

The rule of thumb when developing a water supply plan is that the supply should be at least how many GPMS of finished product per unit flowing product

Answer 6

1000 gpms

Question 7

Two main types of products that may be dealt with are what?

Answer 7

Hydrocarbons and polar solvents

Question 8

Flammable liquids have a flash point of what?

Answer 8

Below 100 degrees F

Question 9

Combustible liquids have flash point of what?

Answer 9

Above 100 degrees F

Question 10

What type of gasoline should be treated like a polar solvent?

Answer 10

Reformulated gasoline (RFG)

Question 11

Why do ethanol fuels present a challenge to fire fighting?

Answer 11

Ethanol fuels are water soluble and blend with water where as gasoline floats on top of water

Question 12

Is ethanol heavier or lighter than air?

Answer 12

Heavier with a vapor density of 1.59

Question 13

What type of foams are used to combat ethanol -blended fuel fires?

Answer 13

Alcohol resistant. AR

Question 14

What is considered a small spill?

Answer 14

Spill from a container or package approximately 55 gallons or less.

Question 15

Resources required for a small spill not inside a storage?

Answer 15

one engine.

Question 16

If a spill ignites what resources should be requested?

Answer 16

Foam Task Force

Question 17

What’s a Foam Task Force?

Answer 17

2 AR foam units, one pump and roll unit, 2 engines, 1 BC, 1 Hazmat assest

Question 18

What is defined as a large spill?

Answer 18

55 gallons or more, multiple spills from multiple containers.

Question 19

What is the dispatched algorithm for Large Spill?

Answer 19

4 Engines, 2 specialty with one of those a truck, 2 EMS units, 1 BC, 1 safety/ command aide, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 FOAM Task Force, HAZMAT response

Question 20

What are 4 tactical approaches to tanker truck incidents?

Answer 20

1. Assemble resources and extinguish the fire with Class B foam
2. Extinguish fire with water fog so long as run off is no issue
3. Protect adjacent exposures and let fuel burn out
4. Un-ignited leaks and spills diked and liquid covered with foam

Question 21

During a tanker fire what unit can act as the attack unit?

Answer 21

the pump and roll unit

Question 22

First arriving unit main priority is?

Answer 22

Scene Safety

Question 23

How should you position during a flammable liquid spill?

Answer 23

Uphill and up wind out of product or spill

Question 24

If no release is detected on a tanker truck leak what could you look for to indicate a possible leak?

Answer 24

people who are ill and or unconscious

Question 25

What are the resources required for a rail car incident?

Answer 25

Same as a large spill

Question 26

How is the majority of Ethanol fuel (E-95) transported?

Answer 26

By rail

Question 27

How far are flaggers positioned away from the incident of railroad emergencies?

Answer 27

2 miles in each direction

Question 28

What should the IC consider for an off- airport aircraft incidents?

Answer 28

More pump and roll foam units

Question 29

What are the 2 primary factors for transformer fires?

Answer 29

Load and age

Question 30

If PCBs are suspected transformer fire what PPE should be used?

Answer 30

Turnout and SCBA

Question 31

In the event of a pipeline rupture what must established early in the incident?

Answer 31

Control of the flow from the pipe

Question 32

What are the 6 overall goals of a bulk petroleum facilities fire?

Answer 32

1. Rescue 2. Public protection actions 3. Spill control/confinement 4.Leak control/ confinement 5. Fire control 6. Recovery

Question 33

Risk assessment at a loading rack fuel spill is devloped how?

Answer 33

By proper recon, info gathering from pre-incident plans, employees and scene observation

Question 34

What will have a direct impact on the size and scope of any exposure issue?

Answer 34

Terrain, Wind direction, and ambient temperature

Question 35

When dealing with a loading rack spill the most efficent and effective exposure protection is to do what?

Answer 35

Suppress vapors by applying a finished foam blanket

Question 36

When dealing with a loading rack spill the most efficient and effective exposure protection is to do what?

Answer 36

Suppress vapors by applying a finished foam blanket

Question 37

How should you tactically approach a tanker fire?

Answer 37

Never approach from the end of the vehicle. Attempt to bank the finished foam off the vehicle tank Extinguish all ground fires before concentrating on any fire with the tanker

Question 38

In case of a storage tank fire what must be addressed prior to the problem with the tank?

Answer 38

The dike area must be evaluated

Question 39

What ancillary equipment and components represent serious hazards during a fire within the dike area of a bulk petro facility

Answer 39

Piping in and around the dike area. Pipe supports. Pumps. Valves, connections and couplings.

Question 40

Any tank greater than __ feet in diameter is required to have a weak roof to shell seam

Answer 40

50

Question 41

What type of fire is most among cone roof tanks

Answer 41

Vent

Question 42

What is a common fire associated with open floating roof petro storage tanks?

Answer 42

Seal fire

Question 43

In a vent fire involving low pressure horizontal or vertical tank the most important tactical issue is?

Answer 43

Keeping the upper portion of the exposed tank shell cool with adequate water flow until the fire can be extinguished