Questions and Answers
What is a necessary precaution before TFD can leave the scene of an electrical emergency?
When TFD resources are depleted during high call volume, what is the IC required to do?
Which of the following is a higher priority call that IC must listen for during high call volume?
Which action should NOT be taken by the TFD members at a substation fire?
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What should be done once an energized piece of equipment has been de-energized during a fire?
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What should not be done in the presence of underground electrical equipment involved in fire?
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What should IC consider during periods of increased call volume?
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Which of the following is mandated before the TFD can leave an electrical emergency scene?
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Study Notes
High Call Volume/Leaving the Scene
- During high call volume situations (thunderstorms, high winds, heavy snow or ice storms), TFD resources may deplete rapidly.
- The Incident Commander (IC) must prioritize calls and make decisions to utilize TFD resources effectively for citizens.
- The IC should monitor radio traffic for higher priority calls (e.g., cardiac arrest, house fire with rescue) in close proximity.
- It is essential to be prepared to leave the scene of an electrical emergency if:
- Homeowner and nearby neighbors have been notified.
- Scene is taped-off with caution tape.
- No fire is present.
Substation and Underground Vault Response
- Department members should not attempt to fight fires at electric generating stations, substations, or underground electrical enclosures until an authorized electrical utility agency representative arrives.
- Water should not be directed into manholes or above underground electrical equipment involved in fire until an authorized electrical utility agency representative has been consulted.
- Once an energized piece of equipment has been de-energized, it becomes a fire involving a Class A or B fuel.
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QUIZ: Effective resource management during high call volume scenarios, such as thunderstorms or heavy snow, for Tulsa Fire Department's Incident Commanders. Prioritize calls and make informed decisions.
