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What is the recommended method to shut off electrical power to a residential occupancy?
What is the recommended method to shut off electrical power to a residential occupancy?
- Cutting the drip loops
- Using the main circuit breaker on the inside electrical panel (correct)
- Pulling the outside electrical meter
- Waiting for Com Ed personnel to arrive on the scene
Who is authorized to pull outside electrical meters in a true emergency situation?
Who is authorized to pull outside electrical meters in a true emergency situation?
- Building owners
- Firefighters
- Trained Commonwealth Edison personnel (correct)
- Emergency responders
What should be a priority for department personnel at an emergency incident?
What should be a priority for department personnel at an emergency incident?
- Establishing a safe zone of operation around potential electrical hazards (correct)
- De-energizing the electrical system
- Pulling outside electrical meters
- Cutting drip loops
How should firefighters notify other members of a potential electrical hazard area?
How should firefighters notify other members of a potential electrical hazard area?
What should be assumed about a building's electrical status until confirmed by Com Ed?
What should be assumed about a building's electrical status until confirmed by Com Ed?
What should be done to electrical vaults or transformers in order to shut off power to commercial or industrial occupancies?
What should be done to electrical vaults or transformers in order to shut off power to commercial or industrial occupancies?
What information should be communicated to the Com Ed dispatcher to ensure a proper response?
What information should be communicated to the Com Ed dispatcher to ensure a proper response?
Why should firefighters not de-energize systems via pulling meters or cutting drip loops?
Why should firefighters not de-energize systems via pulling meters or cutting drip loops?
What is the main purpose of the guideline regarding Commonwealth Edison emergencies?
What is the main purpose of the guideline regarding Commonwealth Edison emergencies?
Who is responsible for contacting Commonwealth Edison in case of an emergency?
Who is responsible for contacting Commonwealth Edison in case of an emergency?
Which number should the Incident Commander use for emergencies requiring de-energization of service?
Which number should the Incident Commander use for emergencies requiring de-energization of service?
What should be done if the need is a non-emergency request?
What should be done if the need is a non-emergency request?
What is an example of a non-emergency situation according to the guidelines?
What is an example of a non-emergency situation according to the guidelines?
What is the general response time expectation from Commonwealth Edison?
What is the general response time expectation from Commonwealth Edison?
What is meant by 'legitimacy' in the context of contacting Com Ed?
What is meant by 'legitimacy' in the context of contacting Com Ed?
What action should an Incident Commander take upon the arrival of a Com Ed responder?
What action should an Incident Commander take upon the arrival of a Com Ed responder?
Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
Com Ed Emergencies
- Purpose: Identify actions firefighters should take when encountering electrical emergencies involving Commonwealth Edison (Com Ed) equipment.
- Com Ed has an emergency response team available 24/7 to respond to fire department requests for emergency assistance.
Contacting Com Ed
- Determine if the request is for an emergency or non-emergency need.
- For emergency requests, contact Com Ed directly at 1-800-477-4022 or 888-232-6382.
- For non-emergency requests, direct NWCD to use the normal contact number.
- Provide specific location information (pole number or GPS coordinates) and need for response to Com Ed dispatcher.
Shutting Off Power to Residential Occupancies
- Do not pull or remove outside electrical meters due to safety hazards (arcing and electrocution).
- Shut off power using the main circuit breaker on the inside electrical panel or wait for Com Ed personnel to arrive.
- Only trained Com Ed personnel should pull meters in true emergency situations.
- Firefighters should not de-energize systems via pulling meters or cutting drip loops.
- Establish a safe zone of operation around potential or real electrical hazard areas.
- Notify others of potential or real electrical hazard areas over the radio or face-to-face.
Shutting Off Power to Commercial or Industrial Occupancies
- Never open or enter exterior electrical vaults or transformers to shut off power.
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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department in responding to Commonwealth Edison emergencies. It includes guidelines for fire scene operations and NIMS compliance.
