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FIREFIGHTERNEAR MISS Auto Fire withCompressed Natural Gas(CNG) Fuel Tank Explosion Prepared By Operations Division April 2, 2007 Arson: Incident #26564 Dispatch 0230 hours for car fire (E10) E10 arrived and requested FIB for multiple vehicles with possible structural exposures (freeway columns and overpasses) 12 vehicles damaged or destroyed Firefighter near miss when CNG vehicle exploded as E10 crew approached with a handline (approximately 50-75’ away) Airport Taxis, Shuttles Convert to Natural Gas New contract requires fleet conversions to improve air quality The Port of Seattle Commission today authorized the renewal of contracts with two major providers of ground transportation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The contracts, with the Seattle Tacoma International Taxi Association (STITA) and Shuttle Express, will require the two organizations to make major investments to convert their fleets to clean-burning natural gas. Under its new contract, STITA will be required to convert its entire 160-cab fleet to natural gas in the next three years. By converting more quickly, STITA will earn the right to extend the contract from five to seven years. Historical Information Several NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) investigations Example: January 27, 2003; Ford Crown Victoria on fire with flame impingement on CNG tank. The tank failed catastrophically prior to Pressure Relief Device (PRD) functioning. Vehicle recall with dealers installing additional insulation behind back seat. Number of vehicles still needing repair??? Code of Federal Regulations CFR 49, Part 571 Standard 304Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity Flame Test Standard:Flame impingement generating 1550-1650° F. at the surface for the length of the cylinder for 20 minutes or until fuel is completely vented through PRV. CNG Properties Compressed to 3,600 psi in fuel cylinder CNG rated at 117 octane fuel BTU per # = 22,800 (gasoline = 18,900) Not