Vehicles Contacting Utility Poles: Imminent Danger

If a vehicle has contacted a utility pole, there is imminent danger such as a fire, and occupants must exit the vehicle, instruct them on using the jump and shuffle technique. Explain and demonstrate the steps from a safe distance:

• Do not step out of the vehicle, and do not touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time.
• Jump clear of the vehicle, landing with feet together.
• Shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet close together and on the ground at all times.

If occupants are injured, disabled, or otherwise unable to safely exit the vehicle, your incident commander will tell you how to proceed.