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Liquefied Propane Gas Fires




Propane tank on fire in distance.
On June 14, 2006, the Hanover Park Fire Department hosted a University of Illinois Fire Service Institute “Cornerstone Training Program” funded by Illinois Propane Education & Research Council.

Firefighters gathered around propane tank listening to instructor.
Students were taught the properties and characteristics of propane as well as the tactical considerations for managing a propane emergency.

Firefighters spraying hose at propane tank.
Thirty-three firefighters from Hanover Park, Bartlett, Streamwood, Carol Stream and Elgin attended the course.

Firefighters spraying hose at propane tank with shooting flame.
Firefighters were taught to use hose streams to cool and dissipate the 3,595° flame temperature while approaching the tank to shut off the flow of gas.

Firefighters approaching propane tank.
Once the gas flow is controlled, the tank can be rendered safe.