TB 005 - Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards Flashcards
(105 cards)
1
Q
Approximately _____% of the Department’s fire responses involve motor vehicles.
A
20%
2
Q
What are considerations to be included in proper size-up and implementation of tactics?
A
- Apparatus Placement
- Vehicle Involvement
3
Q
By placing apparatus uphill it _____
A
- Avoids accidental contact with hazardous/flammable liquids and vapors.
- Facilitates advancing lines and equipment.
- Provides protection against runaway vehicles.
4
Q
By placing apparatus upwind it _____
A
- Affords protection from hazardous vapors
- Reduces smoke in the work area.
5
Q
What are the five considerations of Apparatus Placement
A
- Uphill
- Upwind
- Personnel Protection
- Warning Devices
- Water Supply
6
Q
How can the apparatus be used for personnel protection?
A
- To shield the work area from traffic hazards.
- Improves equipment access.
- Creates a safe work area taking into consideration the potential for fuel tank rupture.
7
Q
Types of Warning Devices
A
- Cones for safety
- Apparatus warning lights
- Apparatus lights to illuminate work area
- Judicious use of flares avoiding accidental involvement as ignition source
- CAUTION: CHP indicates use of excessive warning lights may cause focus fixation, particularly in drunk drivers
8
Q
If the water carried on the responding apparatus will not be sufficient, What are other possible sources of a water supply?
A
- Additional apparatus
- Hydrants
- Pools
- Reservoirs
- Water tank trucks
- Aerial ladder utilized to improvise a standpipe
9
Q
What are the four areas of vehicle Involvement
A
- Engine Compartment
- Passenger Area
- Truck/Cargo Area
- Vehicle Exterior
10
Q
Where might engine compartment release levers be located?
A
- Interior release
- Grill area
- Near front bumper
11
Q
What tool(s) should be used to prop hood open and why?
A
- Hayward / Crowbar
- To protect against spring failure
12
Q
Batteries create an explosion hazard due to presence of _____ vapors
A
Hydrogen
13
Q
When safe, always disconnect battery ______ cable first.
A
Ground
14
Q
ALWAYS WEAR __________, IF NOT WEARING SCBA FACE PIECE, WHEN WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
A
Safety Goggles
15
Q
How can the ground cable be identified?
A
The ground cable is the one attached to the vehicle body/frame
16
Q
Avoid contact with ______ _____.
A
Battery Acid
17
Q
Control of emissions from evaporation of fuel has been required in car models since _____
A
1970
18
Q
The ______ in the canister absorbs the vapors and stores them
A
Carbon
19
Q
Fuel vapors which would otherwise escape to the atmosphere are directed to a _____ ______.
A
Vapor Canister
20
Q
This canister is most often located in the _____, _______ portion of the engine compartment, but in some cases, may be located in one of the _____ _____ _____.
A
- Lower, forward
- Front wheel wells
21
Q
The _____ ________ is an exhaust emission control device located in the vehicle exhaust system just ahead of the muffler.
A
Catalytic converter
22
Q
The converter uses _______ to chemically convert undesirable exhaust emissions into less harmful emissions.
A
Catalysts
23
Q
Catalytic converters can achieve temperatures high enough to ignite ______ ___________ that it may contact.
A
Ordinary combustibles
24
Q
Freon gas used in air conditioners is under pressure and may emit the toxic gases _______ and _______ if heated to the point of decomposition.
A
phosgene and fluoride
25
Electric fans are controlled by a _________ and activate at ___________ engine temperatures
1. thermostat
2. predetermined
26
\_\_\_\_\_\_ must be exercised to avoid injury due to the unexpected activation of the cooling fan.
Caution
27
\_\_\_\_ _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a leading cause of fires in the engine compartment
Fuel system malfunction
28
How can one accomplish eliminating a fuel source in an automotive?
Crimping the fuel line and/or deactivating the fuel pump
29
\_\_\_\_\_\_ and _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_ are used in numerous engine components.
Plastic and combustible metals
30
For fires involving dash instrumentation, disconnect the electrical power and treat as a _____ fire.
31
The interior passenger area is more a contributing factor to the ________ and a ______ rather than an ignition factor.
* Spread of fire
* Source of toxic smoke
32
Fires involving upholstery areas require ______ overhaul.
33
Fires involving upholstery areas require ______ overhaul.
34
Breathing apparatus ______ be used when ventilation is inadequate or impractical.
shall
35
When trunk/cargo area springs, inert gas piston cylinders, extending arms are exposed to heat, ______ or ______ of these devices should be expected
failure or rupture
36
Ensure ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ by allowing adequate clearance when releasing truck latch mechanisms.
personal safety
37
Entry to trunk/cargo area may be by a \_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_ mechanism or by an _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ similar to hood release mechanisms.
* Lock/key
* interior cable release
38
Fires and incidents involving the trunk/cargo area are usually related to ________ carried therein.
materials
39
firefighters must exercise extreme caution when addressing \_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_ area incidents.
trunk/cargo
40
Storage area contents may involve \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, _______ or other hazardous materials.
toxic, flammable, corrosive
41
Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers have _____ chambers
Two
42
Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers consist of one gas chamber filled with a mixture of inert, non-flammable \_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_ gas pressurized to ____ and a hydraulic fluid chamber which is filled with a _______ based fluid.
* Nitrogen/Helium
* 150 PSI
* Petroleum
43
What are the two hydraulic energy absorbing bumper chamber's separated by?
A floating piston
44
Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers travel up to _____ inches
Three
45
What type of energy absorbing bumpers employ a heavy Spring to absorb impact?
Mechanical
46
Mechanical energy absorbing bumpers travel up to _____ inches
Four
47
The two type of energy absorbing bumpers are ______ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Hydraulic and Mechanical
48
The two type of energy absorbing bumpers are ______ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Hydraulic and Mechanical
49
Avoid the use of a ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_ on hydraulic units to preclude possible ignition and injury.
Cutting Torch
50
Unusually high pressure developing from fire conditions may result in the sudden release of the bumper assembly causing ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to personnel.
serious injury
51
At an incident in the valley, a bumper assembly traveled a distance of ____ feet
25 feet
52
CAUTION: The safe deployment of ______ and _______ must allow for the possible release of vehicle bumper assemblies.
apparatus and personnel
53
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_and/or __________ are the usual causes of tire fires.
Overheated brakes and/or underinflation
54
a _____ fire can extend into the cargo, passenger, and engine compartments.
tire
54
a _____ fire can extend into the cargo, passenger, and engine compartments.
tire
55
\_\_\_\_ _______ of water are required for cooling and extinguishment.
Large quantities
56
Tire fires may involve _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ components
combustible metal
57
Tire fires may involve _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ components
combustible metal
58
CAUTION: Tires exposed to fire may ______ causing vehicle to drop suddenly.
explode
59
In many auto incidents it becomes necessary to break window glass. This can be accomplished by striking the glass in a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
corner
60
Beware of ______ glass as it has the ability to camouflage a smoke filled vehicle.
tinted
61
Most auto glass is _______ and will break out in small chips. The exception is the front windshield, which should be _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
* tempered
* safety glass
62
What are the two types of material fuel tanks are made of?
* Metal
* Plastic
63
Metal fuel tanks are made of _____ \_\_\_\_\_ with crimped and welded seams
sheet metal
64
Plastic fuel tanks are made of high-density _________ or similar material.
polyethylene
65
Gasoline vent lines have ______ hose connecting them to tank.
neoprene
66
The \_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_ relief valve in most caps has a plastic disc which, if melted from heat, could cause valve malfunction by plugging the vent.
pressure/vacuum
66
The \_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_ relief valve in most caps has a plastic disc which, if melted from heat, could cause valve malfunction by plugging the vent.
pressure/vacuum
67
Removing the gas cap from a fuel tank, under heat and pressure conditions, could result in a _____ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
reflash or explosion
68
The most severe casualties, in terms of loss of life and property, occur from fires following ___ \_\_\_\_ collisions.
rear end
69
Gasoline has a flash point of ___ degrees fahrenheit
-45 degrees fahrenheit
70
Gasoline has a Specific Gravity of \_\_\_\_\_
0.8
71
Gasoline is not _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_
water soluble
72
Diesel #2 has a flash point of ___ degrees fahrenheit
125 degrees fahrenheit
73
Diesel #2 has a Specific Gravity of \_\_\_\_\_
1.0
74
Diesel #2 is not _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_
Water Soluble
75
If appropriate, _______ should be initiated to prevent fuel from entering drainage system.
containment
76
Containment methods may utilize \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, _____ etc. Large spills may require additional assistance obtained through \_\_\_\_.
* sawdust, sand, plastic.
* MFC
77
Small spills can be eliminated utilizing \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_.
sand, sawdust
78
Contact MFC to request response of ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ or ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for proper spill disposal.
City Street Maintenance or appropriate agency
79
\_\_\_\_\_\_ wash fuel spills into storm drains
NEVER
80
\_\_\_\_\_\_ wash fuel spills into storm drains
NEVER
81
If fuel has already entered the drainage system, attempt to dilute the product by flushing with ______ amounts of water.
copious
81
If fuel has already entered the drainage system, attempt to dilute the product by flushing with ______ amounts of water.
copious
82
Notify ____ if fuel has entered the drainage system
MFC
83
Working within _____ feet of any vehicle fire constitutes working in an IDLH
30 feet
84
Any member working within the IDLH of any vehicle fire prior to extinguishment or before being determined to be safe by the IC shall be ___ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
fully encapsulated
84
Any member working within the IDLH of any vehicle fire prior to extinguishment or before being determined to be safe by the IC shall be ___ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
fully encapsulated
85
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _________ should consider establishing a water supply or calling for an additional engine company
Incident Commanders
85
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _________ should consider establishing a water supply or calling for an additional engine company
Incident Commanders
86
Standard operating procedure involves the minimum deployment of a ___________ for fire suppression and a ______________ for personnel protection.
* 1-1/2" hose line
* dry chemical extinguisher
87
position dry chemical extinguisher on ______ side of vehicle.
windward
88
position dry chemical extinguisher on ______ side of vehicle.
windward
89
The effective range of a 20 pound extinguisher is ____ to ____ feet.
15 to 20 feet
90
Explosion resulting from the introduction of oxygen into a confined space/area that is both pressurized with heated flammable gases and deficient in oxygen is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Backdraft
91
Sudden ignition of combustible gases and/or combustible surfaces in an involved area resulting in a Sudden and intense rise in temperature is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Flashover
92
Cooling the ___ \_\_\_ is an advisable safety precaution if fire impingement on the tank is suspected
fuel tank
93
The hazard of a _____ is an important consideration when addressing fires in vehicles utilizing Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG).
BLEVE
93
The hazard of a _____ is an important consideration when addressing fires in vehicles utilizing Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG).
BLEVE
94
The LPG storage cylinder is usually found on the ______ of the vehicle on either side or the rear.
exterior
95
Recorded BLEVES have occurred within ____ minutes of fire exposure.
10 minutes
95
Recorded BLEVES have occurred within ____ minutes of fire exposure.
10 minutes
96
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ shall be utilized whenever the presence of toxic gases is suspected.
Self-contained breathing apparatus
97
The first arriving \_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ must control operations maintaining safety for personnel and victims at all times.
fire company/rescue ambulance
98
During vehicle extrication the ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ will normally assume the role of Safety Officer.
Engine Company Captain
