Ch 20 Electrical Safety

Question 1

If a brush fire head is moving within 100 feet of power lines or transmission lines is direct attack okay?

Answer 1

It’s a decision point.
Make a size up.
Determine where to establish a new control line.

Question 2

Maintain how many feet radius from power line structures?

Answer 2

Minimum of 35’. NO firefighters or vehicles.

Question 3

When firefighting new power lines at what point do you need special tactics?
How many feet?

Answer 3

100 feet

Question 4

Who are the utility representatives?

Answer 4

Trouble-man
Lineman
Supervisor

Question 5

Always consider any wire to be….?

Answer 5

Energized

Until advised by power company it is safe.

Question 6

Rules for hose lines near or under powerlines…

Answer 6

Never direct stream at wires.
never raise stream higher than a person’s height.
Never direct streams into heavy plums of smoke within 100’
Never direct streams at burning trees under power lines.