Vehicle Entrapment Procedures Quiz

What is preferable to the last resort of taking shelter in a vehicle during a burn-over?

• Driving away from the fire.

• Being aware and activation of Escape routes (E in LACES).

• Calling for help.

• Using a fire extinguisher.

What is the first action staff should take upon recognizing a potential burn-over situation?

• Sound the Emergency Warning Signal

• Transmit an emergency message

• Cease all operations

• Relocate to a safety zone

How many blasts from an audible warning device should be used for the Emergency Warning Signal?

• 1 blast

• 2 blasts

• 3 blasts

• 4 blasts

What should be included in the transmission of an emergency message via radio?

• Your personal radio number

• Your situation/location

• The names of all crew members

• The color of the vehicle

What should staff do upon hearing the Emergency Warning Signal?

• Continue operations

• Leave the vehicle

• Cease all operations

• Remove PPE

What should staff do if time permits during a potential burn-over situation?

• Relocate to a pre-determined safety zone

• Leave the vehicle

• Sound the Emergency Warning Signal

• Remove PPE

For Cat 1, Cat 7, and Cat 9 vehicles, which part of the vehicle should be facing the fire front?

• The front

• The rear

• The side

• The top

For regular passenger vehicles, which part of the vehicle should be facing the fire front?

• The front

• The rear

• The side

• The top

What should be done with full containers, drip torches, and chainsaws when preparing the vehicle externally for a burn-over?

• Place them inside the vehicle

• Place them as far as practicable from the vehicle

• Place them on the roof of the vehicle

• Place them in the trunk of the vehicle

What should be done with the pump when preparing the vehicle externally for a burn-over?

• Turn it off

• Start it and leave it running

• Check it for leaks

• Disconnect it from the vehicle