Essentials of Fire Fighting 6 th Edition Firefighter

Essentials of Fire Fighting 6 th Edition Firefighter I Chapter 10 — Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and Technical Rescue

Learning Objective 1 Identify types of emergency scene lighting equipment. 10– 1

Emergency scene lighting equipment is required at certain incidents. At night In low light Inside structures without normal lighting 10– 2

All firefighters must operate the following equipment. Lights Electric generators Auxiliary electrical equipment 10– 3

Electrical generators power both emergency scene lighting and portable rescue equipment. Portable Vehicle-mounted 10– 4 Apparatus electrical system

Lighting equipment is divided into two categories. Fixed 10– 5 Courtesy of Ron Moore and Mc. Kinney (TX) FD Portable

CAUTION Never connect more lights than the power source can support. Overtaxing the power source results in poor lighting and possible damage to the lights, generator, or electrical system. It may also restrict the operation of other tools using the same power source. 10– 6

All auxiliary electrical equipment must be waterproof, intrinsically safe, and designed for its intended use. Cables, extension cords Junction boxes Receptacles Adapters 10– 7 Connectors Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices

Do not exceed the power capacity of electrical cables and extension cords. Courtesy of Ted Boothroyd Courtesy of Shad Cooper/ Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office 10– 8

Twist-lock receptacles and connectors provide safe and secure connections. Safe until immersed in water 10– 9

Junction boxes and adapter connections give firefighters great flexibility. Courtesy of Shad Cooper/ Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office Junction box with GFCI 10– 10 Adapter connections

REVIEW QUESTION What types of emergency scene lighting equipment can be used for vehicle extrication and technical rescue incidents? 10– 11

Summary • Your duties include using lighting equipment of all types while at emergency scenes. 10– 12