Fires Involving Electrical Facilities
Use the menu on the left to learn about response tactics for fires that involve electric substations, transmission lines, distribution lines and vaults, plus tips for protecting yourself from electrical contact when fighting structure fires. This section also covers some of the exposure risks and environmental hazards associated with electrical facilities.
Module Topics
- Arriving on the Scene
- Protecting the Public
- Safeguards
- What NOT to Do
- Substation Fires
- Extinguishing Substation Fires
- Transmission Line Fires
- Distribution Line Fires
- Vault and Manhole Emergencies
- Structure Fires
- Approaching a Structure
- Weatherheads
- De-Energizing and Entering
- Battery Energy Storage System Fires
- Asbestos and Lead Awareness
- Asbestos and Lead Precautions
- Oil Release Precautions
- PCB Hazards