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1
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Where do the US Capital police refuel their propane vehicles?

A

At the Haines Point substation

2
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

How big is the storage vessel for their propane vehicles?

A

1000 gallons

3
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Are there any Federal or City regulations requiring the labeling or placarding of propane vehicles?

A

No

4
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Is propane heavier or lighter than air?

A

Heavier

5
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What is the expansion rate of propane?

A

270 to 1

6
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

What is the vapor density of propane?

A

1.6

7
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

How do you contain the large vapor cloud propane can create?

A

with a fog stream

8
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Is propane a liquified gas?

A

yes

9
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

How big is the fuel cylinder on propane vehicles?

A

approximately 25 gallons

10
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Where can the fuel cylinders of propane vehicles be located?

A

In the trunk space of the vehicle

11
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

How do you stop the flow of gas from the fuel cylinder to the engine?

A

with the liquid service valve located on the fuel cylinder

12
Q

From the Firefighting Operations Bulletins:

Do the fuel cylinders have a relief valve?

A

yes, it terminates through the top of the rear fender in the vicinity of the trunk and looks like a chrome covered disc varying in size from 1 inch to 3 inches in diameter.