Follow Existing Training And Incident Commander Direction - Ford 2012 FOCUS Emergency Response Manual

APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE - CONTINUED
WARNING
:
FIRES IN CRASH-DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EMIT TOXIC OR
COMBUSTIBLE GASSES. SMALL AMOUNTS OF EYE, SKIN OR LUNG IRRITANTS MAY
BE PRESENT. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OR IN A
CONFINED AREA, SUCH AS A TUNNEL OR GARAGE. VENTILATE THE VEHICLE
INTERIOR BY OPENING VEHICLE WINDOWS OR DOORS. VENTILATE THE WORKING
AREA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH DAMAGED HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERIES
REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS. INSPECT THE VEHICLE CAREFULLY
FOR LEAKING BATTERY FLUIDS, SPARKS, FLAMES, AND GURGLING OR BUBBLING
SOUNDS. CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THESE
PROBLEMS ARE OBSERVED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. FOLLOW EXISTING TRAINING AND INCIDENT COMMANDER DIRECTION

• Emergency responders should use LARGE amounts of water if fire is present
or suspected and, keeping in mind that fire can occur for a considerable period
after the crash, should proceed accordingly.
• This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to Focus
Electric vehicles. The same rules apply when approaching any potential high-
voltage situation. Always follow your high-voltage safety training. Some
precautions to take in a high-voltage situation include:
— Remove all jewelry: Watches, necklaces and earrings. Remove any
metal objects that are conductors of electricity.
— Wear the necessary PPEs: high-voltage rubber gloves, face
shield, insulated boots, protective raincoat and apron.
• Bring the following equipment:
— Class ABC powder-type fire extinguisher.
— A nonconductive object, about 1.5 m (5 ft) long. This can be used to safely
push someone away from the vehicle if they accidentally come in contact
with high-voltage.
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