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According to the text, what steps should be taken to coordinate actions for an electrical emergency?
According to the text, what steps should be taken to coordinate actions for an electrical emergency?
- Notify the Incident Commander
- Secure the area in all directions
- Call the Fire Alarm Office
- Contact the Alarm Office (correct)
What information should the Fire Alarm Office provide to FPL in case of an electrical emergency?
What information should the Fire Alarm Office provide to FPL in case of an electrical emergency?
- Name of Incident Commander and ETA of FPL equipment
- Address, city, and nature of emergency (correct)
- Injuries/fatalities and pole fire
- Location of Command Post and PCB leaks
What should the first arriving unit do in case of an electrical emergency?
What should the first arriving unit do in case of an electrical emergency?
- Call the Fire Alarm Office
- Notify the Incident Commander
- Attempt to locate the electrical emergency (correct)
- Secure the area in all directions
What should be done to ensure crowd and traffic control during an electrical emergency?
What should be done to ensure crowd and traffic control during an electrical emergency?
What should be done to keep unauthorized personnel out during an electrical emergency?
What should be done to keep unauthorized personnel out during an electrical emergency?
What should be done with the apparatus during an electrical emergency?
What should be done with the apparatus during an electrical emergency?
What equipment should personnel wear during an electrical emergency?
What equipment should personnel wear during an electrical emergency?
Who should be let in during an electrical emergency?
Who should be let in during an electrical emergency?
What color should be used to report PCB leaks over the radio?
What color should be used to report PCB leaks over the radio?
What should be done with the siamese during an electrical emergency?
What should be done with the siamese during an electrical emergency?
According to the text, what should be done when exposed wires are found in meter boxes?
According to the text, what should be done when exposed wires are found in meter boxes?
What is the recommended safe distance for a fog stream when protecting exposures?
What is the recommended safe distance for a fog stream when protecting exposures?
What is the main purpose of dike water runoff if oil is involved?
What is the main purpose of dike water runoff if oil is involved?
What should be done to control a fire until FPL arrives on the scene?
What should be done to control a fire until FPL arrives on the scene?
What should never be attempted by firefighters in regards to electric meters?
What should never be attempted by firefighters in regards to electric meters?
What should be done if a fire involves electrical transformers in vaults or electrical capacitors?
What should be done if a fire involves electrical transformers in vaults or electrical capacitors?
What is the recommended action in cases of extreme emergency or to prevent extension of the fire?
What is the recommended action in cases of extreme emergency or to prevent extension of the fire?
What should be done when live wires are found in the electric meter room?
What should be done when live wires are found in the electric meter room?
What is the recommended action for firefighters when there is a PCB atmosphere or energized vaults?
What is the recommended action for firefighters when there is a PCB atmosphere or energized vaults?
What should be done with smoke propagation and channeling?
What should be done with smoke propagation and channeling?
According to the text, what should be done if a vehicle is in contact with an electrical wire?
According to the text, what should be done if a vehicle is in contact with an electrical wire?
What is the recommended safe distance for a fog stream when protecting exposures?
What is the recommended safe distance for a fog stream when protecting exposures?
What should be done if occupants are trapped in a vehicle that is in contact with an energized wire?
What should be done if occupants are trapped in a vehicle that is in contact with an energized wire?
What should be done if wires are in contact with a fire apparatus?
What should be done if wires are in contact with a fire apparatus?
What should be done if a fallen wire or damaged electrical equipment is encountered?
What should be done if a fallen wire or damaged electrical equipment is encountered?
What should be done before jumping from a fire apparatus at night?
What should be done before jumping from a fire apparatus at night?
What should be done if occupants of a vehicle in contact with an energized wire are not injured?
What should be done if occupants of a vehicle in contact with an energized wire are not injured?
What should be done if occupants of a vehicle in contact with an energized wire are injured and need attention?
What should be done if occupants of a vehicle in contact with an energized wire are injured and need attention?
What should be done if a fire unit officer and fire fighters enter a building or area during an inside emergency?
What should be done if a fire unit officer and fire fighters enter a building or area during an inside emergency?
What is the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for fire fighters entering a building or area during an inside emergency?
What is the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for fire fighters entering a building or area during an inside emergency?
