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| What safety gear should be worn on a car fire? |
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| full turnout gear and SCBA |
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| At a car fire how should a fire apparatus be positioned to provide additional safety? |
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- park uphill and upwind
- 75-100 feet away
- diagonally across lines of traffic |
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| What type of extinguisher should be placed near car fire? |
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| Prevent vehicles from moving or rolling by ___________________ |
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| Vehicles with ______________________ will retain and radiate heat, upwards to 1000 degrees long after the vehicle has quit operating |
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| T/F Under no conditions should any firefighter get under a vehicle involved in a fire |
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| What are the four categories of car fire hazards? |
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| electrical, fuel system, mechanical equipment, and special hazards |
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| When disconnecting battery cables, identify and disconnect the ________________________ side first |
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| T/F Some vehicles may possess two batteries, particularly recreational vehicles and vehicles with diesel engines |
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| T/F A sealed fuel system will build heat and pressure during a fire that may lead to tank rupture. |
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| How should crews approach a vehicle involved in fire? |
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| approach from the side of the vehicle at an angle |
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| T/F Many vehicles may have more than one fuel tank, some of these add-on tanks are made of plastic |
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| Where might the fuel tank in most older model pick-up trucks be located? |
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| behind the seat in the cab |
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| T/F Some vehicles may carry extra fuel cans in the trunk |
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| What are some other alternative fuel sources in vehicles? |
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| Propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), electricity |
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| T/F The NFPA recommends that under no conditions should the fuel system be flushed |
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| If a vehicle has an airbag system what should you do before working around the airbag module? |
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| disconnect the battery negative cable |
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| T/F In a rescue situation, don't apply heat, cut, or drill the actual airbag module |
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| What are some mechanical hazards found in vehicle fires? |
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| airbag system, energy absorption bumper systems, lift assists, tires and split rims, air suspension systems |
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| What metal is found in Volkswagen engines that burns fiercely and reacts violently with water? |
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| In car fires, including engines with magnesium, what is the primary method of extinguishment? |
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| directly apply copious amounts of water |
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| Well sealed interiors of modern vehicles present the potential for ____________ |
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