Make this page my home page

  1. Drag the home icon in this panel and drop it onto the "house icon" in the tool bar for the browser

  2. Select "Yes" from the popup window and you're done!

Fire Truck Refurb Sale – Special Discount Code: FR630
FireRescue1 - News, products and training resources

Power line safety
Power line safety
July 13, 2007

Print CommentRegisterBookmarkRSSWhat's This

Power line safety


Name: The Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team


Operating near or under power lines during wildfires poses unique hazards, and the following precautions should be followed to reduce potential equipment damage or injury: 
  
  •  If possible, the power company should deactivate lines in the fire area. 
  •  Don't operate heavy equipment under power lines. 
  •  Don't use right-of-ways as a jump or cargo drop spot. 
  •  Don't drive with long antennas under power lines. 
  •  Don't stand near power lines during retardant drops. 
  •  Don't park under power lines. The magnetic field around energized power lines can induce an electrical charge in ungrounded vehicles or equipment. This charge can shock anyone who touches the vehicle. 
  •  Don't apply straight stream to power lines. 
  •  All personnel should be cautioned that smoke may become charged and conduct the electrical current. In addition, deactivated transmission and distribution lines may continue to pose a hazard due to induction. 
  •  If power lines fall on your vehicle, DON'T leave the vehicle until the power company arrives. If the vehicle is on fire or fire is near, jump clear, don't hang on, keep feet together, and bunny hop away.

    • For more safety tips from the Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team, visit its Six Minutes for Safety section at www.nifc.gov


    Power Management Sponsors


    All Power Management Sponsors

    Connect with FireRescue1

    Mobile Apps Facebook Twitter Google+
     
    About FireRescue1 Advertise Contact Us Member Support My Profile Privacy Policy Sitemap
    FireRescue1 News & Video Popular Products Popular Topics Resources In Our Network
    FireRescue1 is revolutionizing the way the fire service community finds relevant news, identifies important training information, interacts online and researches product purchases and suppliers. It's the most comprehensive and trusted online destination for firefighters and fire departments worldwide.
    		 Columnists
    Fire News
    Fire News Feed
    Fire Photos
    Fire Videos
    Firefighter Tips FlashoverTV
    Line-of-Duty Deaths
    		 Apparatus
    Fire Gloves
    Fire Radios
    Fire Tools
    PPE
    Prevention Products
    Rescue Equipment
    All Fire Products     		Department Management
    Fire Attack
    Fire-EMS
    Fire Prevention
    Firefighter Safety
    Volunteer
    Wildland
    All Fire Topics
    		 Copyright Info
    Fire Games
    Firefighter Blog
    Firefighter Jobs
    Firefighter Training
    FR1 Sponsors
    Newsletters
    NFPA Standards
    		 Bioterrorism
    Fire Grants
    Paramedic Jobs
    Paramedic Videos
    Tactical EMS
    Volunteering
    Follow Us
    Facebook Twitter Google RSS LinkedIn
    Visit other FireRescue1 Network Sites: Copyright © 2012 Firerescue1.com. All Rights Reserved. TRUSTe Verified Site