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What is the first step for the first arriving unit in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What is the first step for the first arriving unit in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What should the Incident Commander do upon arrival at the scene of a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What should the Incident Commander do upon arrival at the scene of a high-voltage electrical emergency?
How should apparatus and personnel be positioned in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
How should apparatus and personnel be positioned in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
How should down, low, broken, frayed or split wires be treated in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
How should down, low, broken, frayed or split wires be treated in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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When can a scene be considered safe in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
When can a scene be considered safe in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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How large should the restricted zone be in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
How large should the restricted zone be in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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What should personnel do when near a hazard in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What should personnel do when near a hazard in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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What is the danger of the ground in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What is the danger of the ground in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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What is the potential danger of generators and solar panels in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What is the potential danger of generators and solar panels in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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What is the importance of establishing accountability in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
What is the importance of establishing accountability in a high-voltage electrical emergency?
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Study Notes
- The document provides arrival and on-scene procedures for high-voltage electrical emergencies.
- The first arriving unit should contact the Emergency Communications Center and provide information.
- The Incident Commander should perform a 360 assessment, establish accountability, and contact the ECC for updates and additional resources.
- Apparatus and personnel should be positioned according to specific responses and procedures.
- All down, low, broken, frayed or split wires should be considered energized.
- No scene should be considered safe until confirmed by on-scene power company personnel.
- The restricted zone established by the IC should be large enough to reasonably include any area that could become unsafe.
- Personnel should avoid contact with any wires or objects near the hazard until confirmed de-energized.
- The ground itself may become energized to deadly levels.
- Generators and solar panels have the potential to "back feed" into wires and other utility-related equipment.
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Test your knowledge on high-voltage electrical emergencies with this quiz! Learn about the proper procedures for responding to these dangerous situations and discover important safety precautions to keep in mind. Keywords: high-voltage, electrical emergencies, procedures, safety precautions, response.
