Fire Safety Questions and Answers

Fire Safety Questions and Answers Why is tt important for the driver to know the nature of the cargo in case of fire? ‘The nature of the cargo can greatly affect the severity of a fire on the vehicle. For example, paper, clothing or upholstered furniture will add more fuel to a fire than steel coils. What should a professional driver do if their truck is on fire? Most importantly, the driver should: 1. Stay calm and signal that the driver is moving to the shoulder of the roadway; 2. Come to a complete stop as soon as possible; 3. Shut off the engine and turn off the ignition; 4. Remember to leave the vehicle in park or in a gear so it 5. doesn't continue to move; Grab the fire extinguisher, and if immediately available, grab any emergency procedures documents specific to the load; | 6. Get out and away, and ensure others are away, from the burning vehicle; Call the fire department by dialing 911 or the local emergency telephone number. Is it true that steel-belted radial truck tires are not subject to tire fires? No. The use of steel cord in steel-belted radial truck tires does not make these tires fireproof. Steel-belted radial truck tires have no inner tube or flap, so it may take longer for a tire of this construction to reach its ignition temperature, but it can, with time. How can tire fires be prevented? Tire sure will and fires can be prevented by regularly checking all tires to be that they are properly inflated so that excessive internal heat not build up. Care should also be taken to avoid overloading driving at excessive speed in hot weather. How should the driver check tire temperature? To check tire temperature, the driver should place the back of their hand over and near the tire. If you feel strong heat, it is too hot to drive on. 163