Electrical Emergency Procedures
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Police for crowd and traffic control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to keep unauthorized personnel out during an electrical emergency?

    <p>Keep out all unauthorized personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the apparatus during an electrical emergency?

    <p>Keep apparatus at a safe distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment should personnel wear during an electrical emergency?

    <p>Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be let in during an electrical emergency?

    <p>Properly identified FPL personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color should be used to report PCB leaks over the radio?

    <p>Yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the siamese during an electrical emergency?

    <p>Charge the siamese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done when exposed wires are found in meter boxes?

    <p>Notify FPL and tape the outside of the meter box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended safe distance for a fog stream when protecting exposures?

    <p>15 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of dike water runoff if oil is involved?

    <p>To contain contaminated liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to control a fire until FPL arrives on the scene?

    <p>Use hose lines to protect exposures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should never be attempted by firefighters in regards to electric meters?

    <p>Removing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a fire involves electrical transformers in vaults or electrical capacitors?

    <p>Treat it as a PCB incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action in cases of extreme emergency or to prevent extension of the fire?

    <p>Extinguish with fog stream, dry chemical, or CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when live wires are found in the electric meter room?

    <p>Notify FPL and tape the outside of the meter box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for firefighters when there is a PCB atmosphere or energized vaults?

    <p>Enter for life-threatening situations only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with smoke propagation and channeling?

    <p>Address it immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done if a vehicle is in contact with an electrical wire?

    <p>Drive the vehicle away from the wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended safe distance for a fog stream when protecting exposures?

    <p>15 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if occupants are trapped in a vehicle that is in contact with an energized wire?

    <p>Wait for authorized FPL personnel to handle the wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if wires are in contact with a fire apparatus?

    <p>Attempt to drive the vehicle away from the wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a fallen wire or damaged electrical equipment is encountered?

    <p>Guard the fallen wire or damaged equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before jumping from a fire apparatus at night?

    <p>Examine the surroundings with a light to check for fallen wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if occupants of a vehicle in contact with an energized wire are not injured?

    <p>Wait for authorized FPL personnel to handle the wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if occupants of a vehicle in contact with an energized wire are injured and need attention?

    <p>Attempt to handle the live wire from the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a fire unit officer and fire fighters enter a building or area during an inside emergency?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for fire fighters entering a building or area during an inside emergency?

    <p>Bunker gear, SCBA, fire helmet, gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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