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What is the primary purpose of the protocol mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the protocol mentioned in the text?
- To outline procedures for handling fire conditions and explosions
- To provide for the safety of personnel and give guidelines for mitigating incidents involving LPG (correct)
- To mitigate incidents involving hazardous materials other than LPG
- To create a plan of action for all types of hazardous incidents
What caution is mentioned regarding the behavior of LPG vapors under fire conditions?
What caution is mentioned regarding the behavior of LPG vapors under fire conditions?
- Containers may explode
- A vapor cloud may or may not be visible depending upon atmospheric conditions
- Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low lying areas
- Vapors may explode if ignited in an enclosed area (correct)
What potential hazard is associated with LPG vapors being heavier than air?
What potential hazard is associated with LPG vapors being heavier than air?
- They may explode if ignited in an enclosed area
- They may or may not be visible depending upon atmospheric conditions
- They may cause dizziness, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, and death if inhaled
- They will collect in low lying areas, ditches, storm drains, etc. (correct)
What is the purpose of using the guidelines mentioned in the text in conjunction with other department protocols?
What is the purpose of using the guidelines mentioned in the text in conjunction with other department protocols?
What should be done if the relief valve continues to vent or accelerates while water is being applied to an overfilled container?
What should be done if the relief valve continues to vent or accelerates while water is being applied to an overfilled container?
What is the recommended fire extinguishing agent for a small fire involving the propane gas?
What is the recommended fire extinguishing agent for a small fire involving the propane gas?
What is the color of the propane gas when shipped?
What is the color of the propane gas when shipped?
What is the boiling point of propane gas at 1 atm?
What is the boiling point of propane gas at 1 atm?
What are the NFPA hazard classifications for propane gas in terms of flammability?
What are the NFPA hazard classifications for propane gas in terms of flammability?
What is the specific gravity of propane gas at $-50°C$ (liquid state)?
What is the specific gravity of propane gas at $-50°C$ (liquid state)?
What observable characteristic is mentioned for propane gas in terms of its physical state when shipped?
What observable characteristic is mentioned for propane gas in terms of its physical state when shipped?
What is the latent heat of vaporization for propane gas?
What is the latent heat of vaporization for propane gas?
What are the primary objectives for dealing with flammable gases?
What are the primary objectives for dealing with flammable gases?
What are the steps upon scene arrival for dealing with flammable gas incidents?
What are the steps upon scene arrival for dealing with flammable gas incidents?
What are the protocols for vapor discharge in open air, confined areas, or fires?
What are the protocols for vapor discharge in open air, confined areas, or fires?
What is the protocol for handling gas smell in structures?
What is the protocol for handling gas smell in structures?
What is the procedure for handling portable propane cylinders?
What is the procedure for handling portable propane cylinders?
What are the hazards and handling of polyethylene pipe used for propane and natural gas conveyance?
What are the hazards and handling of polyethylene pipe used for propane and natural gas conveyance?
What is the protocol for propane overfill incidents?
What is the protocol for propane overfill incidents?
What are the steps for relief valve discharge incidents?
What are the steps for relief valve discharge incidents?
Study Notes
Emergency Response Protocol for Flammable Gas Incidents
- Primary objectives for dealing with flammable gases: evacuate civilians, isolate ignition sources, determine gas leak source, and control the leak
- Steps upon scene arrival: size-up, determine incident level, request resources, establish staging area, accountability, secure area, control entry, isolate ignition sources, establish hot/warm/cold zones
- Protocols for vapor discharge in open air, confined areas, or fires, including evacuation, traffic re-routing, shutting down the source, and protecting exposures if necessary
- Protocol for handling gas smell in structures, including isolating ignition sources, evacuating occupants, securing the building, and conducting gas supply checks
- Procedure for handling portable propane cylinders, including bleeding down the container, transferring propane, or flaring off the container
- Hazards and handling of polyethylene pipe used for propane and natural gas conveyance, including static electricity generation and temporary repair
- Protocol for propane overfill incidents, with similar scene arrival steps and procedures for relief valve discharge with or without fire
- Steps for relief valve discharge incidents, including evacuating civilians, shutting off ignition sources, stopping discharge, dispersing vapor with water spray, and cooling the container with water spray
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Test your knowledge of emergency response protocols for flammable gas incidents with this quiz. Explore procedures for handling gas leaks, vapor discharge, propane cylinders, relief valve incidents, and more.
