What they are talking about is if the distribution on the property is overhead there is a problem. They don't want to be trying to operate a ladder truck in the neighborhood of a 13.6 kV overhead.
I did misread the statement.
Yes that is one of the reasons, along with the utility cutting the wrong service drop when the kill power to the fire building.
Overhead distribution, both on public and private property, often interferes with fire department operations.
I tried to get 230.9(A) changed a number of times so it applies to all windows, not just windows designed to be opened. Conductors close to any window, designed to be opened or not, interfere with fire department operations.
