3.1.2.6 Electrical Hazards Flashcards
Who is authorized to pull electrical meters?
Power company personnel
Trained FD members
What distance should a safety area be established around a downed service drop to a structure?
25 feet
How should a downed service drop safety area be marked?
Cones and/or safety tape
What should occur if the entrance to a structure is blocked by a downed service drop?
All suppression activities should be put on hold.
If downed electrical transmission lines are encountered (not a service drop) what size should the safety area be?
75-100ft
T/F lightning circuits on an electrical panel can be left energized to aid in search functions.
True
Transformer housing should be opened under what circumstances.
NONE
When can extinguishment of transformer housings occur?
After the power company has de-energized them.
Who is responsible for being aware of overhead power lines when positioning apparatus?
Driver and officer
In order to secure the power at a building with a backup generator, what must you shut off?
main breaker AT the generator
What floors should be de-energized in a multi story building involved in fire?
The fire floor
Prior to leaving the scene, power shut-offs should be what?
attended or locked out
