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0
Q

T/F The train operator knows when power has been removed?

A

False

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1
Q

T/F when u need to remove power and operate under a subway car, u need to only install wooden slippers on AFFECTED cars?

A

True

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2
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When ordered to use an emergency exit. What is the 1st ting an officer must do?

A

Check TA emergency exit book to make sure they are on the correct line and track.

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3
Q

HT communication from level to level is considered _______ .

A

Poor

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4
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When using CORE additional members are placed?

A

100 yards

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5
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T/F In Relay transmissions all members use the word Relay in communications.

A

True

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6
Q

Can FF tools for subway are?

A

Can, wooden hook, ht,

Flashlight

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7
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T/F To reduce panic provide adequate lighting along train debarkment point, right of way and close to exit.

A

False. height degree of lighting at debarkment

And close to exit.

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8
Q

T/F When dealing with cantenary lines dispatcher verifies

that they are now safe.

A

False. Railroad electrician

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9
Q

When using flashlight to halt train traffic what is the proper procedure?

A

Chest high and sweeping motion

4 ft across back and forth

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10
Q

There are 3 thing near the blue light,

What are they?

A

Power removal box ( pull down lever)
Telephone
Dry chem extinguisher

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11
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T/F the handset inside the box is a push to talk phone.

A

False. Hold the button once u let go call terminates.
PS dial 4 digit subway control center #
It also has 2 back up numbers

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12
Q

What color is the bag on the power removal box,

when it is OOS?

A

White bag red lettering

PS. Same as LSR bag

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13
Q

When using the blue light phone for a
Different exchange. What is the
Formula?

A

Dial access code + four digit number#

Ex. 2 +4

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14
Q

The blue light phone makes what kind of sound?

A

Buzz intermittently

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15
Q

T/F T he LCC will relay to the chief the 7 digit

blue light phone #.

A

False

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16
Q

T/F Contact shoes are found on 1 side of the car?

A

False

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17
Q

T/F For emergency car door controls for older cars lift the
seat and push down the handle and slide door into
pocket.

A

False. Pull up handle

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18
Q

What type of extinguishers are found at

power removal boxes?

A

Dry Chem

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19
Q

Do all under river tubes have

wet standpipes?

A

Yes

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20
Q

Gate valves are located every _____ ft and

Section valves are located every _____ ft.

A

200ft

600 ft

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21
Q

What size is the hose connected to the gate valves?

A

1 1/2

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22
Q

No clearance signs, what do they look like?

A

Diagonal red and white stripes
PS same as the bag to put over
the phone when OOS.

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23
Q

T/F A prism shaped sign or the cluster of 6 white

lights id’s emergency exits in subway tunnels?

A

False 5 white lights

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24
Q

Emergency exits without the standard lock, What

Tools do u use?

A

Vise grips and pliers

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25
Q

Who will be in charge of Overall Ops of a mass

evacuation of trains?

A

Overall=NYPD

Evacuation =FDNY

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26
Q

What does a red globe indicate?

A

May or May not have a clerk

Stairway closed at some point

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27
Q

What does a green globe indicate?

A

May or May not have a clerk

Open 24 hours

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28
Q

See through folder at the full time booth,

will contain what info?

A

Station map/emergency exits that service that station
List of stairways, all rooms and token booths in station
PS no list of standpipe outlets

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29
Q

How do u access HEET’S

A

1620 key

PA designated with red cylinder or red faceplate

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30
Q

Platform track signs are what color?

A

Red back ground and white lettering

Located at end of platforms

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31
Q

Manhattan bridge signs are installed on ____ at ____ft

Intervals and ____ above vehicle roadway.

A

Columns
400 ft
8ft

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32
Q

Subway emergency exits signs is ____ shaped with _____
lettering on ______ background and includes emergency
exit#.

A

Prism
White
Red

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33
Q

T/F 5- light clusters are also being installed.

A

False. Phased out

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34
Q

How many inched are prism shaped signs?

A

32

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35
Q

T/F Padlocks and locks can be accessed with

a 1620 key.

A

Key is obtained from token clerk

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36
Q

T/F Light train only the train operator

stays on board.

A

False

Train Operator and Conductor

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37
Q

T/F Small fires up to 3 extinguishers

can be used.

A

False

1 or 2

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38
Q

Who makes the decision to use

the light train?

A

Only Chief in charge

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39
Q

T/F In order to use a light train a
communication link must be
established?

A

True

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40
Q

Primary means of communication

on the light train is________?

A

Train operator radio

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41
Q 
Is this the proper order of communication.
FD unit train radio 
TA command center
FD borough dispatch
Chief in charge
A

Yes

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42
Q

T/F FD unit on the train has direct use of train

operators radio.

A

True

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43
Q

T/F The train operators radio is

not removable.

A

False

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44
Q

Progress reports from the light

train shall be given how often?

A

15 min

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45
Q

Light trains can be used to
investigate what type of
smoke condition?

A

MINOR smoke

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46
Q

All under river tubes have fans?

A

False

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47
Q

Most fans operate in ______ mode.

A

Exhaust

48
Q

Newer type fans airflow can be reversed by

moving the damper?

A

Older type

49
Q

Will fans be affected by

power removal?

A

No

50
Q

Evacuation of passengers from under river tubes
should take place _____ from any fan operating
in the _____ mode.

A

Away
Exhaust
PS get away from exhaust

51
Q

In a smoke condition it is best to evacuate

passengers along the _____ _____.

A

Track bed

That will be below the smoke

52
Q

Cantenary wire _____ volts and is ____ current.

A

12000 volts
AC current
U need class A employee to ground

53
Q

Is the 480 volt stand by power independent

of cantenary?

A

Yes

54
Q

Application of water can be used when cantenary

and grounding in place?

A

3rd rail/ 480 volt standby and cantenary has to
be shut down
PS u can use fog even when residual static
electric is present

55
Q

Use short bursts and maintain a minimum approach

of ____ ft to cantenary wires.

A

10 feet

56
Q

The power source of ____ is independent of the

____ and_____.

A

480

Catenary and 3rd rail

57
Q

How many phases phases of power

removal and grounding is complete?

A

2 phases

58
Q

Are standpipes wet or dry in NYC

subway stations

A

Dry

59
Q

What tool do u use to access the stainless

steel cabinet?

A

Standard subway emergency exit key

60
Q

How do u open the metal box to access the

sound power phone, outlet jacks?

A

1620 key

61
Q

T/F Sound power phone outlet jacks

are equipped with handsets?

A

False. Not equipped

62
Q

A FF recognizes a Dry standpipe, who should

he relay that info to?

A

Engine officer AND ECC

63
Q

Engine companies shall carry

what tools into the station?

A

2 1/2 hose
Standpipe kit
Subway emergency exit key
1620 key

64
Q

The EED is ____[color] and is _____ ft long

And made of ______?

A

Yellow
7 ft
Fiberglass reinforced plastic

65
Q

The. EED safe angle to the roadbed is ___ and it has a notch on 1 side.

A

70

66
Q

Location of EED at under ground and ground level is________ .

A

1st blue light south of the south bound track

Typically within 50ft of platform end

67
Q

EED at elevated stations is where?

A

Area of FULL time token booth

68
Q

EED at under river tubes is where?

A

Base of emergency exits on both ends.

69
Q

When using the EED, personnel must be assigned where?

A

Top and Bottom

70
Q

Does the Airtrain have a conductor?

A

No. It is fully automated but do have controls

onboard that can be operates by Air train personnel.

71
Q

T/F There is no cameras or surveillance and these trains

can not detect people or objects on guideway.

A

True

72
Q

Are all Airtrain stations fully enclosed structures?

A

Yes
They also have fire protection,smoke/ heat detectors,
panel and phone.

73
Q

Airtrain Where is the Blue light found______ and when u depress the power removal button it denergizes _______ tracks on the guideway.
PS for the length of station platform. A schematic if found in the box that shows the part of track that is denergized.

A

At each end of platform

Both tracks

74
Q

T/F Headlights are found on both

front and rear of car. ( Airtrain)

A

False These railcars are set up like

regular cars.

75
Q

Airtrain are comprised of _____# cars. Each car can
carry up to_____ people and reaches speeds of
______ mph.

A

1 to 4 cars
200 people
70 mph

76
Q

Airtrains have how many doors?

Where is the emergency release handle?

A

4 sets for each car, 2 sets per side.
Handle is on both inside and outside
alongside the door.

77
Q

T/F Airtrain If the emergency release handle is pulled
outside the station the train will stop and all doors
will open.

A

False Only the doors open on the

side with walkway.

78
Q

T/F Airtrains have smoke and heat detectors,fire extinguishers
and intercoms?

A

False no heat detectors

79
Q

Airtrain is there Blue light power removal boxes along

the guideway.

A

Yes

80
Q

Airtrain center walkways are _____ feet wide between tracks.
side walkways are _____ feet wide also handrails are
_______ ft high.

A

5 1/2
2 1/2
3

81
Q

Airtrain tunnel has how many emergency exits?

A

1

82
Q

Airtrain Blue light power removal boxes are ____ ft?

A

800

83
Q

Airtrain 3rd rail alternates on both sides of the track and

is made of fiberglass cover?

A

True

84
Q

T/F Air train, presence of guardrail above parapet wall indicates that the 3rd rail is located between the tracks and there is a side walkway present?

A

False usually indicates.

PS no guardrail usually indicates 3rd rail on outside of tracks
PS at times walkway and 3rd rail located on outside of track adjacent to parapet wall

85
Q

Airtrains power removal must be made through Who?

A

FD borough communication office

Via dept radio

86
Q

T/F Company Officer ensures grounding straps are in
place on each side of operation before members
go on the guideway.

A

False IC

87
Q

Airtrain at least 2 TL must be assigned

to all Airtrain incidents.

A

False, at least 1

88
Q

T/F In most instances units will be able to

see the train on the elevated guideway.

A

False Units will have to rely on the

numbers marked on the columns.

89
Q

Airtrain If a life is in peril,What is

the 1st thing that must be done?

A

Activate the blue light station power removal box

90
Q

Airtrain Emergency in the station units should seek out the ______
on arrival.

A

Area Coordinator

PS he is not authorized to operate train

91
Q

T/F Airtrain units go to emergency fire alarm
panel that is located at ground level on the
inside of the station.

A

False outside the station

92
Q

Airtrain is broken down in between stations.

What is the primary method of removal?

A

Rescue train from front or back

or adjoining track.

93
Q

Airtrain What is the primary means

of accessing the guideway?

A

The nearest overpass

94
Q

T/F When operating from a high speed
roadway to access the guideway it will
always require complete closing of the
highway.

A

True

95
Q

T/F Rescue train is brought up to the end of a
disabled train with customers, to allow customers
to walk through the train back into a station.

A

False. Reach train

96
Q

T/F Bollards are 6ft high red and white reflective
indicator pole installed on all bollards to use
for ID of the hatchway for LIRR trains.

A

False Indicator pole is

installed onto 1 bollard.

97
Q

T/F There is a repeater system in

all underground subway stations.

A

False. No Staten Island

98
Q

What are the subway repeater channels?

A

14-15 both are 5 watts

99
Q

What does the subway
repeater consist of?
4 things

A

Coax cables
Repeaters
Amplifiers
Street antenna { 1 street antenna per station}

100
Q

Is the repeater system always on?

A

Yes

101
Q

T/F Post radio is reliable when

communicating to below grade.

A

False unreliable

102
Q

T/F when repeater is in use there

is no need for HT Relay.

A

False

103
Q

T/F Test repeater channel at street level.

A

True

104
Q

T/F Subway and building repeaters
can support
multiple messages transmitted
at the same time.

A

False

PS when a FF is operating on the repeater he must be teamed up with another FF on Channel 1.

105
Q

T/F At major and minor fires operation the
company officer will determine
channel assignments.

A

False

Company officer for minor

106
Q

T/F If the repeater fails HT communications on

FD Channel 14 and 15 are not possible.

A

True

107
Q

FD unit is experiencing repeater problems.

Who shall they contact?

A

Borough communication office via dept radio

Include exact location or station.

108
Q

T/F Single exit station stickers are on all entrances to stations that have one means of egress to get to the street. Egress is from one end of platform but there may be multiple stairways entrances leading to street from the end of platform.

A

True
PS yellow and black
pictorial 8x8 located at street level

109
Q

Nolan rail cart comes with 2 ____ cam buckle straps

And 2 ____ ratchet straps to secure cart to apparatus.

A

Red

Yellow

110
Q

To secure the Nolan to the

apparatus u use which straps?

A

2 yellow ratchet straps, essential

111
Q

Nolan once u insert handles into sockets

u must secure them with a _____ pin.

A

Hitch

112
Q

When connecting Nolan,

what angle do u use?

A

45 degrees

PS one slightly higher than other

113
Q

Nolan, how do u ID the wheel lock?

A

1 wheel has a slide bolt

And red square in corner

114
Q

Railcarts get deployed

on what signal?

A

Signal 7-5 ( all hands)

Doubtful or greater alarm

115
Q

T/F When mounting Nolan onto hand truck

1st match green then orange section.

A

False orange then green

116
Q

Secure the hand truck with ______ cam buckle strap?

A

Red

117
Q

Nolan inspected when?

A

Periodically

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