ARFF SOGs 200.15 Flashcards
Electrical Fire Response
1
Q
What are Amps?
A
Electrical current per second
2
Q
No ladders are permitted within _____ feet of electrical hazard.
A
10
3
Q
What will the District Chief request for a Sub-station electrical fire?
A
Structural response from OFD
CFR Truck
OUC
OPD
4
Q
What are Watts?
A
Unit of power = 1 joule per second
5
Q
What is Step potential?
A
The difference in voltage between a person’s front foot and back foot
6
Q
How does one eliminate step potential?
A
Hop or shuffle away
7
Q
Which NFPA covers Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electrical Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations?
A
NFPA 850
8
Q
What are Ohms?
A
Measure of resistance
9
Q
What is the minimum distance for safety zone around down wires?
A
30
