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1
Q

What division of the fire code regulates tank vehicles for flammable liquids?

A

Division 38

2
Q

How many gallons does a 2 axle tank truck carry?

A

3000 gallons

3
Q

How many gallons does a 3 axle tank truck carry?

A

5000 gallons

4
Q

How many gallons does a full semi trailer hold?

A

9000 gallons

5
Q

How much may a large fuel tank weigh?

A

Large fuel tanks weigh up to 80,000 pounds

6
Q

What is the capacity of fuel vacuum trucks?

A

Fuel vacuum trucks have a capacity of 2500 to 5000 gallons

Actually carry 400-500 gallons less than rated capacity to allow for vapor space.

7
Q

What information is needed when ordering vacuum trucks from metro?

A

Metro needs to know the type of fuel, amount of fuel, and number of vacuum trucks needed

8
Q

Tank trucks transport what percentage of fuel that is consumed by vehicles?

A

90%

9
Q

Lafd also regulates the transportation of flammable liquids and combustible liquids through what division in the fire code?

A

Div 38

10
Q

According to training bulletin 4 - gasoline tank truck/trailer incidents, the aluminum tanks are thickest where?

A

The bottom, 3/16

11
Q

Most tanks have 2 to 4 compartments, with single bulkheads separating the compartments. When might you find double bulkheads and why?

A

Carrying different types of flammable product with different flash points, i.e. Diesel and gasoline

12
Q

The void space between the bulkheads can carry up to how many gallons of product?

A

200 gallons

13
Q

True OR False,

The best why to determine the amount of product in a tanker is through the driver or the shipping manifest

A

True

14
Q

Tankers pressure relief devices are set to maintain what psi? Is BLEVE a consideration at tanker fires?

A

3-5 psi

No , BLEVE should not be a consideration

15
Q

Plan for a ______minute supply of concentrate for suppression operations •Plan for an extra _____minute supply of concentrate for foam blanket maintenance.

A

15min

15 min

16
Q

Gasoline will burn at a rate of what per hour, regardless of the surface are area?

A

1 foot per hour

17
Q

Who assumes command of tanker incidents on private property from beginning to termination?

A

Lafd

18
Q

Vacuum trucks are classified into 3 categories, dirty, clean and super clean. When ordering a vacuum truck, which one do you want to order?

A

Clean - super clean is unnecessarily expensive

19
Q

What is the main purpose of a baffle ?

What is the main purpose of the head or bulkheads?

A

Baffles are basically a partition in a tank that are not airtight, main purpose is for strength

Heads/bulk heads are liquid tight closure at the end of cargo tank or in between compartments used to separate products

20
Q

Tanks have how many compartments?

A

2-4

21
Q

How long are the hoses on the vacuum trucks?

A

(2) 25’ sections. Total 50’

22
Q

In what position are fuel tanks the strongest?

A

Upright

23
Q

On tanker cars carrying flammable liquids, where are the emergency switches used for emergency shut down usually located?

A

At the left front corner or at the main panel on the right side

24
Q

According to training bulletin 4, prior to shutting off the battery or disconnecting the battery terminal, the area should be what percentage below the LEL of the liquid?

A

10%

25
Q

According to training bulletin 4, what hose line should be used for tires involving vehicle tires?

A

1 1/2

125 gpm

26
Q

According to training bulletin 4, vacuum trucks can hold what percent of their rated capacity?

A

90%

27
Q

According to training bulletin 4, if using the exhaust method for vapors, vapors shall be directed how many feet away from any possible ignition source?

A

50 feet

28
Q

How much heavier are gasoline vapors than air?

A

3-4 times heavier than air

29
Q

Who is responsible for the cleanup of a spill on city streets?

A

Owner of the tanker truck

30
Q

Spills less than how many gallons are NOT required to be reported as HAZMAT incidents to the STATE?

A

42 gallons

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