Title: Describe options to control utilities for fire suppression.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Practicing Fire-Suppression Techniques

Description should include

- acting as if all wires and objects are in contact with wires that are live
- locating and shutting off the main power supply, if possible, or requesting shutoff from the power company
- locating and shutting off natural or propane gas
- assessing the situation by determining water hazards and other hazards determining the safe distance from a given point of live electrical contact.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is a safe standing distance from the point of contact of a live wire determined?
- What happens when water meets electricity?
- What is dielectric equipment, and when is it used?