Response Summary

Below are the basic response tactics for an emergency involving a solar PV system. Each item will be covered in more detail throughout this module.

1. Notify Colorado Springs Utilities of the hazard and work with them in a unified command structure.
2. Conduct a 360-degree size-up of the scene to identify all system components.
3. Alert others to potential hazards.
4. Utilize full PPE, including SCBA, when working near solar PV components.
5. Maintain a safe distance from the structure and from all solar PV equipment.
6. Isolate the solar PV system.
7. Mitigate the incident.