What are the consequences of using incorrect fire fighting equipment on electrical fires?
Most of the time when fighting a structure fire, fire fighters cut the power (and gas) to the structure to remove sources. Even though spraying water at a wall plug will not kill you, it can give you a shock. For small fires, removing the electricity at its source will turn a Class C (electrical) fire into a Class A (wood, paper, plastic, etc.) fire. And we can spray water or use a fire extinguisher on the fire safely.
