For some time at motor vehicle extrications there have been occasions where electrical wires have prevented us from taking action until the Utility company could arrive. More recently at extreme weather events where we had wires down all over the city, Fire crews were tied up just keeping scenes safe until overloaded Utility crews could arrive and make things safe.
What (if any) Insulated handling tools and/or procedures are used by firefighters to move wires when no better option exists?
Obviously waiting for the power company is best and safest, but sometimes that is not an option.
What (if any) Insulated handling tools and/or procedures are used by firefighters to move wires when no better option exists?
Obviously waiting for the power company is best and safest, but sometimes that is not an option.
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