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STAY SW!TCHED ON!

If you're part of the Emergency Services, there's a chance you'll find yourself on an emergency site with live electricity. If put in this situation, it's essential you understand the risks and how to respond safely.
Remember to stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines. Always assume the power is ON and the wires are still live.

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Emergency services responding to car crash
Electrical emergencies
If someone receives a serious electric shock, instinctively, your first reaction will likely be to go to their aid. But it's important to first stop and assess any potential danger.
Power pole fallen on turned over car
Vehicle accidents
If you arrive on the scene of a vehicle accident involving electricity, knowing how to respond will reduce the risk of an electrical incident. 
Emergency services responding to storm event
Responding to storms
Understanding the risks and actively looking for danger on arrival at an emergency site will help you to remain safe around live electricity when responding to storms. 
Emergency services responding to flood
Responding to floods
Knowing the risks and how to stay safe when responding to floods is essential, especially when electricity is present.
Emergency vehicles attending bushfire
Responding to fires
Whether it’s a bush or house fire, it's important first responders are aware and switched on to the electrical hazards they’re likely to face.
Tree fallen on powerlines in storm
Trees on powerlines
As an emergency worker there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself responding to situations involving trees and powerlines. Understanding how to manage these situations will help you remain safe. 

Responding Safety around electrical hazards

Featuring the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, VRA Rescue NSW and the NSW SES, this video provides information for Emergency Services on how to safety respond to common scenarios involving electricity.
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Emergency services should contact their communications centre whenever electricity is involved

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