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

2. Identify types of emergency scene
lighting equipment.
Learning Objective 1
10–2

3. Emergency scene lighting
equipment is required at certain
incidents.
10–3

4. All firefighters must operate the
following equipment.
10–4

5. Electrical generators power both
emergency scene lighting and
portable rescue equipment.
10–5

6. Lighting equipment is divided into
two categories.
10–6
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7. 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.
10–7

8. All auxiliary electrical equipment
must be waterproof, intrinsically safe,
and designed for its intended use.
10–8

9. Do not exceed the power capacity of
electrical cables and extension
cords.
10–9
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10. Twist-lock receptacles and connectors
provide safe and secure connections.
10–10
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11. Junction boxes and adapter
connections give firefighters great
flexibility.
10–11
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12. REVIEW QUESTION
What types of emergency scene
lighting equipment can be used for
vehicle extrication and technical
rescue incidents?
10–12

13. • Your duties include using lighting
equipment of all types while at
emergency scenes.
Summary
10–13