(2) TB 113- Alameda Corridor

Question 1

Alameda Corridor:
Botz Dots are located along the corridor to identify access gates (ladders) and standpipe systems.

How many Botz Dots will be located at each access gate to identify a retractable ladder? What color are the Botz dots?

Answer 1

2 green Botz dots

Question 2

Alameda Corridor:
Botz Dots are located along the corridor to identify access gates (ladders) and standpipe systems.

How many Botz Dot will be located at each standpipe connection? What color will they be?

Answer 2

1 green Botz dot

Question 3

Alameda Corridor:
Retractable ladders are located along the mid corridor trench, one every ___ feet.

Answer 3

1,000 ft

Question 4

Alameda Corridor:
Retractable ladders are located along the mid corridor trench, ladders can be deployed from the top OR the bottom.

It takes approximately ___ to ___ minutes to lower a ladder.

Answer 4

1 to 1 1/2”

Question 5

Alameda Corridor:
If a Retractable Ladder (Rest Position) along the mid corridor trench is lowered, it will trigger an alarm to a Dispatch Operator at the Alameda Corridor Dispatch Center who will direct all trains to slow to ___ mph.

Answer 5

10mph

Question 6

Alameda Corridor:
Emergency Telephones are found where along the mid corridor trench?

Answer 6

Above and below the retractable ladders

Question 7

Alameda Corridor:
Dry standpipes are located every ____ ft along the corridor. The standpipe system _____ (is/is not?) a looped system.

Answer 7

•500’

•is not a looped system (Each standpipe services only that location.)

Question 8

Alameda Corridor:
The east track is identified as Track #___ and the center track is identified at Track #___

Answer 8

•1

•2

Question 9

Alameda Corridor:
When there is a hazardous materials spill, consideration should be given to installing the _____ in the water channels that run along both sides of the corridor. Pump stations are also required to be shut down

Answer 9

Metal dikes

Question 10

Alameda Corridor:
In the initial stages of an incident below grade within the Alameda Corridor involving a fire, spill, or derailment, the Incident Commander shall establish a _____ PRIOR to deploying resources into the trench

Answer 10

RIC team

Question 11

Alameda corridor incident:
Consideration should be given to placing companies ___ to ___ miles away on both sides of the incident to act as scouts to warn the Incident Commander of oncoming trains.

Answer 11

1 1/2 to 2 miles

Question 12

Alameda Corridor:
Trains can take over how long to stop?

Answer 12

1 mile

Question 13

Alameda Corridor:
Alameda Corridor maps have the symbol “_____” to indicate an EMERGENCY LADDER at that location

Answer 13

“EL” within a DIAMOND shape box

Question 14

Alameda Corridor:
Alameda Corridor maps have the symbol “_______” to indicate a DRY STANDPIPE at that location

Answer 14

“DS” within a CIRCLE shape

Question 15

Alameda Corridor:
Alameda Corridor maps have the symbol “______” to indicate a DRAIN CUT-OFF (dike) at that location

Answer 15

“DC” within a SQUARE shape

Question 16

Alameda Corridor:
Alameda Corridor maps have the symbol “_______” to indicate an EMERGENCY TELEPHONE at that location.

Answer 16

“T” within a TRIANGLE shape

Question 17

Alameda Corridor:
Alameda Corridor maps have a symbol “O” to indicate a ______

Answer 17

Bridge OVER the trench

Question 18

Alameda Corridor:
There are how many access points (ladders) that lead into the corridor from the street level.

NOTE: Wherever there is a gate, an access point will exist.

Answer 18

46

Question 19

How deep and wide is the mid-corridor trench?

Answer 19

33’ deep and 51’ wide

Question 20

The average train speed in the alameda corridor is ____ mph

Answer 20

40

Question 21

True or False?

Incidents involving a hazardous spill require the pumps located within the corridor to be shut down immediately.

Answer 21

True

There are two pump stations with intrinsically safe pumps located within the corridor.

Question 22

Alameda Corridor:
Each Division, Battalion, and fire company will be issued a Knox Box Key to access the Alameda Corridor. Each key can be identified by the engraved inscription “____”

Answer 22

“ACTA”

Question 23

Informational signs are posted at each:
-Access point (adjacent to the emergency ladder)
-Below each ladder on both sides of the corridor
-Dry standpipe locations
-On struts spanning the Corridor at cross streets.

What information is posted on these signs?

Answer 23

-Street names
-Milepost locations
-ladder numbers

(This info should be provided to the Alameda Corridor Dispatch Operator)

Question 24

Upon receipt of a dispatch to an incident involving the Alameda Corridor, first responders should:

Answer 24

-Determine the type of incident (fire, haz-mat, EMS, derailment, etc)

-Confirm location and resources assigned (including other jurisdictions)

-Determine a safe response route based upon dispatch and on-scene information

Question 25

The first on scene OFFICER in charge should contact the Alameda Corridor Dispatch Operator utilizing the EMERGENCY PHONE to obtain additional information regarding the incident. Be prepared to confirm the following info with the operator:

Answer 25

-nature of the incident -your company ID -cross street name -mile post number -ladder number where you are operating (The operator will, in turn, be able to provide the first responder with manifest information, train destination, rail car identification and problem, shut down the corridor to additional rail traffic; and be a point of contact with the rail industry.)

Question 26

When the incident involves a medical emergency, consideration should be given to utilizing a ________ to remove the patient.

Answer 26

litter basket in conjunction with an aerial ladder

Question 27

Prior to entering the corridor, first responders should

Answer 27

insure that all rail traffic has been stopped and that there is an actual need for them to go into the corridor.

Question 28

Dispatch into the Alameda Corridor:

Answer 28

Medical Emergencies — “A” Assignment and RA Hazmat/Derailment — Hazmat response including USAR TF and HR Fire — “B” assignment Others — “A” assignment and RA

Question 29

Due to the Alameda Corridor being the dividing line between the City of Los Angeles and Vernon, both agencies will be notified by the Alameda Corridor Dispatcher of any incident within the corridor. Both agencies have agreed to establish a ______ Command as appropriate for any incident within the corridor.

Answer 29

Unified Command