ADEQ Wastewater Collections 1 Practice Test

In a motor fire, the highest priority is life safety and reducing the electrical hazard, then addressing the fire if it’s safe to do so. The sequence starts by sounding the alarm so everyone nearby knows there’s a fire and can begin evacuating quickly. This immediate alerting helps protect people first. Right after the alarm, informing a supervisor or facility control ensures that the right responders are mobilized and that coordination happens without delay.

Next, if it can be done safely, shut off the power to the motor. Cutting the energy source reduces the risk of electrical shock and stops the fire from getting fed by electricity, which is crucial in electrical fires. Only after the power is isolated should you move to attempting fire suppression, and only if you’re trained and confident you can do so without putting yourself at risk.

If you proceed to suppress the fire, use the appropriate extinguisher for electrical fires and keep your own safety in mind. The area should be kept clear of other personnel while this is happening, and once the fire is controlled or contained as much as possible, ensure everyone has evacuated and is accounted for. Then call emergency services if they haven’t been contacted yet, so professionals can take over and manage the scene. Finally, secure the area and complete any required reporting.

The sequence shown emphasizes alerting, evacuation, and power isolation early, followed by contained suppression if safe, then professional response and documentation.