Flammable Liquids Task Force

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Warwick Fire Department’s trailer-mounted system?

Answer 1

To deliver and apply up to 660 gallons of AR-AFFF foam concentrate to flammable liquid emergencies

This system is part of a regional response plan involving six cities.

Question 2

Which cities are involved in the regional response plan for flammable liquid emergencies?

Answer 2

• Warwick
• East Providence
• Providence
• Woonsocket
• Johnston
• Cumberland

These cities are equipped with identical trailer systems for emergency response.

Question 3

What types of fires can the trailer-mounted system respond to?

Answer 3

• Hydrocarbon fires at 1% concentration
• Alcohol-based fuel fires at 3% concentration

Most gasolines are blended with enough ethanol to require the higher concentration.

Question 4

How many gallons of AR-AFFF foam concentrate does the trailer carry?

Answer 4

660 gallons

The trailer carries two 330 gallon totes of Thunderstorm freeze-protected AR-AFFF foam concentrate.

Question 5

What is the minimum number of foam trailers dispatched on any response?

Answer 5

Two foam trailers

This is a standard response requirement for incidents involving flammable liquids.

Question 6

Which fire department is assigned the third foam trailer if needed?

Answer 6

Providence Fire Department

This department will provide their foam cache of 2,500 gallons if not already involved.

Question 7

What is the primary response unit of the Warwick Fire Department for the Flammable Liquids Task Force?

Answer 7

Engine 9 with the trailer

A second Engine Company is also dispatched for manpower and water supply.

Question 8

Who is responsible for identifying water supplies available for incoming apparatus?

Answer 8

Incident Commanders in the host community

They must ensure sufficient water supply for operations, notifying the Tanker Task Force if necessary.

Question 9

What are the methods of delivery for the foam trailer?

Answer 9

• Deliver the trailer to a staging area
• Use an Engine with the trailer as a batching truck
• Apply foam directly to the fire or spill using the monitor

These methods ensure effective foam application in emergencies.

Question 10

What must be done to provide a stable platform when operating from the trailer?

Answer 10

• Deploy corner jacks
• Chock the wheels

This is essential for safe operation of the trailer during foam application.

Question 11

If access or terrain makes application from the trailer impractical, what can be done?

Answer 11

The monitor can be removed and operated separately from the trailer

This allows for flexibility in responding to various incident conditions.