A701.2 Electrical Emergencies (01/07/2016)

Question 1

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Amperage is the measure of what?

Answer 1

Flow of current through an object

Question 2

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A current as little as ____ milliamps can cause death:

Answer 2

50

Question 3

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What 3 ways does the body become part of an electric circuit?

Answer 3

1. Contact with both wires of a power source
2. Contact with one live wire and an electrical ground
3. An ungrounded metallic object becomes energized while the person is in contact with a ground

Question 4

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How far away should apparatus be stopped at wires arcing/powerline down calls?

Answer 4

A full span of wires (2 pole distance)

Question 5

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Pole numbers are on a _______ plate containing ___ digits and are __________ positioned:

Answer 5

• Yellow
• 6
• Vertically

Question 6

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This should be established at all electrical emergencies to provide scene safety:

Answer 6

Hot zone

Question 7

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On arrival, the company officer should do this immediately when a person is in contact with electricity:

Answer 7

Notify dispatch so Austin Energy can de-energize it immediately

Question 8

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The procedure of having Austin Energy shut down power from remote should not be used in:

Answer 8

Residences or buildings where electrical breakers are accessible

Question 9

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Victims removing themselves from cars in contact with wires should ______ _______ away from the car:

Answer 9

Bunny hop

Question 10

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Most electrical transformers are filled with:

Answer 10

Mineral oil

Question 11

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At electrical substations, this near high voltage wires can result in a shock without even touching a conductor attached to the system:

Answer 11

Electro-magnetic fields

Question 12

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Do not attempt to fight a fire at a substation without this on scene?

Answer 12

An electric utility company member

Question 13

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Small class C fires can be extinguished with these extinguishers:

Answer 13

CO2 and Dry chem

Question 14

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Aerial devices should be at least this far from overhead utility lines unless the utility company verifies that the power is off:

Answer 14

15 feet

Question 15

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Even after verification of power lines being de-energized, aerials should remain how far away from overhead electrical lines?

Answer 15

10 feet

Question 16

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Do not stand where when operating an aerial?

Answer 16

On the ground

Question 17

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Firefighters should maintain a ___ foot clearance from electrical lines or equipment at all times:

Answer 17

15 feet

Question 18

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Who should pull meters?

Answer 18

The electric company

Question 19

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Any fire in a concealed area such as a floor, ceiling, attic, roof, or a soffit should be considered _______ until proven otherwise:

Answer 19

Electrical

Question 20

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What are good indicators of faulty grounds or open neutrals?

Answer 20

Lights that flicker or appliances that give shocks