All
Fire/EMS Personnel,
I’d like to thank all those that attended Arrive
Alive & Survive 2015 last weekend. On Saturday, there was a
presentation on Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. A PV
system consists of photovoltaic solar panels,
and other electrical components, used to capture solar energy and convert it to
electrical power. Many systems are roof mounted and may present hazards
to firefighting operations. As these systems become more prevalent
in our area, it is critical that responders are aware of the dangers associated
with these systems and how to properly disable them. Firefighters can be sure that at some point in the future
they will encounter a fire involving a structure with a PV system.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has an
excellent training video available on Photovoltaic Systems at: http://content.learnshare.com/courses/73/352901/player.html
As indicated on the MFRI website,
UL has a number of other free, on-line training courses for fire fighters.
These courses cover a range of important topics which are critical to fire
fighter safety. Whether it's understanding a comprehensive fire approach,
learning the hazards of lightweight construction, the impact of horizontal
ventilation, or how special extinguisher agents perform, these courses will
provide the firefighter with an education on various fire behaviors, risks and
codes. Click on the links below to access these training modules.
- Basement Fires
- Impact of Horizontal Ventilation
- Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire
Conditions
- Performance of Special Extinguishment Agents for
Firefighter Use
Please
take some time to review these important training materials with your personal.
Sayshan L. Conver-White, Safety Battalion Chief
Prince George's County Fire/EMS Dept.
Risk Management & Safety Office
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