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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment should personnel wear during an electrical emergency?

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

Who should be let in during an electrical emergency?

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

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

<p>Yellow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Charge the siamese (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>15 feet (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Removing them (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with smoke propagation and channeling?

<p>Address it immediately (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>15 feet (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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