What NOT to Do

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There are four things you must NOT do when you respond to a fire involving electrical equipment:

Do NOT stand on the ground when operating aerial equipment. Staying on the equipment will keep you safe from electrical shock in the event an extension boom contacts a power line.
Do NOT work in areas where smoke is dense. Dense smoke can obscure electrical hazards, such as downed power lines. It can also conduct electricity.
Do NOT use water to suppress the fire unless directed to do so. Instead, use dry chemical as an extinguishing agent.
Do NOT use a solid stream of water to protect exposures. A solid water stream can conduct electricity or cause insulators to shatter.