A Power Line Problem requires which unit to respond?

• A. Engine or Aerial
• B. Engine
• C. Public Works
• D. Aerial

Answer: (A)

Handling a power line problem centers on safety and access. You want a unit that can keep crews at a safe distance from energized lines and, if needed, reach elevated areas to assess or mitigate the hazard. An engine is equipped to establish a perimeter, manage basic incident operations, and support potential water needs, while an aerial provides the elevated reach necessary to check conditions and work from above when lines or hazards are overhead. Because either situation may arise, the appropriate response is an engine or an aerial. Public Works isn’t typically dispatched for this fire-ground hazard, and relying on just an engine or just an aerial might not cover all needs, so having either option available covers the common scenarios.