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1
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What is the normal internal temperatures of the Catalytic converter.

A

Between 1300 and 1600 degrees F

2
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

The normal outside temperature of a Catalytic converter can reach?

A

1000 degrees F

3
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

If Catalytic converters are fed too rich a fuel mixture the temperature may easily exceed?

A

1600 degrees F

4
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What is the purpose of The Fuel Evaporation Control System?

A

To prevent the loss of fuel vapors from th carburetor and fuel tank due to evaporation,and prevent fuel expansion overflow

5
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

The fuel tank cap is designed to prevent passage of gasoline vapors directly into
the atmosphere.It incorporates a vacuum
relief set-to operate at

A

Approx. 3/8 pounds per square inch

6
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

In the event of a vehicle fire apparatus should be positioned in front of the vehicle that is involved in a fire by

A

at least fifty feet

7
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

If an apparatus must be positioned to the rear of the involved vehicle, a distance of at least _______
must be maintained.

A

One hundred feet

8
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What are most vehicle fires caused by?

A

Electrical or fuel system malfunctions

9
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

In a vehicle with an Evaporation Control System there is a

Fuel Cap with a pressure relief set at what PSI?

A

3/5 PSI

10
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

The fuel tank cap should be removed for the purpose of
relieving excess pressure, during or soon after a fire situation.
True or False

A

False

11
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Compressed gas inflators can be found in what locations on

vehicles?

A

Within the B and C Posts.

12
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

When utilizing two hand lines to attack a vehicle fire,

where should the second hand line be directed?

A

Fuel Storage Tank Area

13
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What are the major electrical systems of the Electric

Vehicle (EV)

A

A charging mechanism, the traction (propulsion) battery, the controller, and the electric
traction (propulsion) motor

14
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Some Airbag cylinders are designed with a compressed gas inflator system that is pressurized between?

A

1400psi and 3000psi

15
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Un-deployed Airbagsmay auto ignite if the vehicle fire reaches?

A

480 degrees

16
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

The initiator component in an Airbag will auto ignite at?

A

750 degrees

17
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Some Airbags are designed to auto inflate at repeated and prolonged temperatures above?

A

250 degrees

18
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

At the scene of a vehicle fire, the First 1 1/2 line should move to extinguish any fire in the ___________compartment

A

passenger compartment

19
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

A telltale sign of an Electric Vehicle is the ?

A

International Orange Color associated with the wiring system

20
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

As with any electrical system the capacitors hold stored energy, this energy must
be “dumped” for the system to be considered completely de-energized. Because of
this there is a delay of between____and_____minutes between the time the power is cut and the system is de-energized.

A

5 and 10 minutes

21
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle propelled by an

A

electric motor

22
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Large EV fires can be safely controlled with water; if the fire involves the
batteries and is minor in nature consider utilizing a

A

Type D” dry chemical extinguisher.

23
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

If Apparatus must be positioned to the rear of the involved vehicle fire a ditance of at least

A

100 ft

24
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

To protect the FireFighter’s the first one in a half inch line and second line should be deployed to the

A

Tank area utilizing a wide fog pattern to offer limited additional protection

25
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What type of cut should firefighters make when it comes to Electric Vehicles?

A

Spy cut

26
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

How should you dilute toxic smoke from a burning sodium and sulfur battery?

A

use a water fog setting

27
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Who’s responsible for checking the truck area of all Vehicle fires?

A

The company officer

28
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

You should consider positioning the apparatus and the direction of attack from the end opposite the fuel tank and if possible approach the vehicle from a

A

45 degree angle

29
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

The battery pack and connected cables remain ______ for several minutes after the power is disonnected.

A

Hot