1. Special Circumstances: Vehicle Fires
Lesson Objective: 8.1
| Full Version Reference Slide: 8-3
Video: L8_V1 - MN Minivan Fire.wmv
This video highlights the potential dangers encountered at vehicle fires and the need for shutting down additional lanes during vehicle fires
The first traffic camera perspective shows a burning minivan on the right shoulder of the highway; well involved in fire
This is an older Ford minivan with a plastic-type fuel tank
The second traffic camera view is of the same scene from the opposing direction
Video Courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Transportation

2. Vehicle Fire Case Study
Lesson Objective: 8.1
| Full Version Reference Slide: 8-6
Video: L8_V2 - FL Vehicle Fire.wmv
Incident details are as follows:
Volvo sedan has caught fire and is positioned along the right shoulder of the highway
The engine compartment is fully involved
The fire department engine company positions in the same lane of traffic but facing the opposing direction and obstructed by smoke from the vehicle
Explain that the explosion that occurs is the energy-absorbing bumper piston from the vehicle’s front bumper
This video underscores how critical it is to keep personnel out of the danger zone directly in front of or directly behind a burning vehicle
Video Courtesy of Charlotte County, FL

3. Dangers of Smoke When Working Near Moving Traffic
Lesson Objective: 8.1
| Full Version Reference Slide: 8-11
Video: L8_V3 - WI Vehicle Fire.wmv
Ask/Discuss: What safety concerns did you identify in this video?
Safety implications of providing no traffic control during firefighting activities
Fire department pump operator exposed to upstream traffic
Limited sight distance due to drifting smoke
Individual walking on downstream side of smoke screen
Burning vehicle danger zone
Rubbernecker drivers in the opposing lanes of traffic
It is oftentimes better to close more lanes while the fire is being extinguished
Video Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation