Vehicles Contacting Utility Poles: Imminent Danger

If a vehicle has contacted a utility pole and 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 these 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 movements, keeping your feet close together and on the ground at all times.
• Continue shuffling until you are at least 100 feet away.

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