Bi-Weekly Fire Fighter Safety Quiz
#2

Fire fighters that are exposed to electrical hazards during wildland fire operations should keep a minimal distance from downed power lines equal to:

1. The span of two poles
   
   
2. The length of their fire apparatus
   
   
3. 100 feet
   
   
4. A 50 foot section of hose

The answer can be found @ http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hid15.html
NIOSH Pub. No.112 Hazard ID #15, Fire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During Wildland Fire Operations – Recommendation #1

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