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What types of emergency scene lighting equipment can be used for rescue incidents? Electrical generators to power lighting equipment. Portable lighting equipment, generally used in building interiors or remote areas of the scene. Fixed lighting equipment, generally mounted to a vehicle and powered by the vehicle mounted generator. Can be raised and lowered and are much more powerful than portable lighting equipment. What type of tasks may be required to maintain electric generators and lighting equipment? Carefully inspect spark plugs for damage, visible corrosion, carbon accumulation, or cracks. Replace if damaged Inspect periodically after each use to ensure proper functionality. Check fuel and refuel as needed Start the generator and run any test as required Avoid starting a generator while under load Replace light bulbs as necessary Do not run the generator for a long period of time without a load What are the main uses of rescue tools? Cutting - removing materials or debris to free a victim Stabilizing - ensuring that a vehicle or structural member will not move during a rescue Lifting - raising a vehicle, vehicle component, or structural member off a victim or raising the victim out of a space Pulling - dragging away materials to free a victim Securing/Breaking - securing materials in place or breaking up materials to free a victim What are some common limitations of rescue tools? Fuel-based, may run out of fuel. CONTINUED..