Natural Gas Emergency Response Protocols Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the natural gas protocol mentioned in the text?

To ensure the safety of personnel and provide a standardized response

What is a caution mentioned in the text regarding potential hazards of natural gas?

Under fire conditions, containers may explode

What is the caution about vapors mentioned in the text?

Vapors may explode if ignited in an enclosed area

What is the specific focus of the guidelines mentioned in the text?

Mitigating incidences involving natural gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the emergency hotline number for the given compressed natural gas containers?

1-877-832-6911 Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in the event of relief valve discharge with fire?

Caution – containers may explode in a fire condition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the flash point of the gas mentioned in the text?

-306°F Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical state of the gas at 15°C and 1 atm?

Gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific gravity of the vapor (gas) at 20°C?

0.55 Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical designations for the gas mentioned in the text?

Synonyms: Methyl, Chemical Formula: Hybrid Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavior of the vapor in fire?

Vapor lighter than air, Vapor may enter structure through vents in exterior Signup and view all the answers

What are the NFPA hazard classifications for the gas mentioned in the text?

Flammable compressed gas Category Rating Fire 4 Health Vapor Irritant 0 Reactivity Other Chemicals 0 Signup and view all the answers

What are the main objectives for dealing with flammable gases?

Evacuating civilians, isolating the leak source, and controlling the leak Signup and view all the answers

What are the key actions upon arriving at the scene of a flammable gas incident?

Size-up, establishing command, determining incident level, requesting resources, establishing accountability, securing the area, controlling ignition sources, and establishing hot, warm, and cold zones Signup and view all the answers

Which specific protocols exist for dealing with vapor discharge in open air, confined areas, and vapor fires in pipelines?

Steps for evacuation, re-routing traffic, and contacting technical assistance Signup and view all the answers

What are the tactical objectives for dealing with the smell of gas in a structure?

Confirming gas presence, shutting off the gas, isolating ignition sources, and ventilating the interior Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should be considered for dealing with natural gas incidents?

The potential for flashback, explosion, and vapor collection in high areas Signup and view all the answers

What procedures are involved in dealing with compressed natural gas incidents?

Isolating ignition sources and turning off the tank valve Signup and view all the answers

What must the first responder on the scene follow?

The department's IMS Protocol, determine the incident level, request resources, establish accountability, secure the area, control ignition sources, and establish hot, warm, and cold zones Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to notify Teco?

For all leaks or ruptures of natural gas distribution lines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Natural Gas Emergency Response Protocols

The main objectives for dealing with flammable gases are evacuating civilians, isolating the leak source, and controlling the leak.
Key actions upon arriving at the scene include size-up, establishing command, determining incident level, requesting resources, establishing accountability, securing the area, controlling ignition sources, and establishing hot, warm, and cold zones.
Specific protocols exist for vapor discharge in open air, confined areas, and vapor fires in pipelines, including steps for evacuation, re-routing traffic, and contacting technical assistance.
Tactical objectives for dealing with the smell of gas in a structure include confirming gas presence, shutting off the gas, isolating ignition sources, and ventilating the interior.
Precautions include the potential for flashback, explosion, and vapor collection in high areas.
Procedures for dealing with compressed natural gas incidents involve evacuating civilians, securing ignition sources, and cooling exposed containers in case of a fire.
Primary tactical objectives for such incidents are isolating ignition sources and turning off the tank valve.
The first responder on the scene must follow the department's IMS Protocol, determine the incident level, request resources, establish accountability, secure the area, control ignition sources, and establish hot, warm, and cold zones.
It is necessary to notify Teco for all leaks or ruptures of natural gas distribution lines.