AUC 207

Question 1

T or F

Members are NEVER allowed to operate on the tracks unless assured that power is off

Answer 1

False
Only can ignore this rule is if life is in imminent peril and direct and immediate action is required to save life. Confirmation is done thru FD dispatch that power is off

Question 2

For a fire in a subway were the best way to access the fire is via an emergency exit, but there are passengers who want to use these stairs to evacuate. Who gets preference?

Answer 2

Passengers get always will get preference to use these stairs

Question 3

What is the proper order for a HT relay in the subway?

Answer 3

Chauffeur of the truck
Ovm
Roof
Engine boss
Truck boss
(CORET)

Question 4

What is the proper spacing/where are the members in a relay?

Answer 4

Truck chauffeur-bottom of subway entrance stairs or at the token booth if it is within 50yards of subway entrance
OVM-foot of stairs leading to platform if its within 50yards of the LCC
Roof-approx 50yards from stairs on the platform
Engine boss-approx 100yards line of sight from the roof on the platform
Truck boss- location of fire
*HT equipped member every 100yards in needed
**remember yards not meters

Question 5

T or F

When establishing a relay you should always use the whole relay

Answer 5

False, only use the members needed to establish an effective relay

Question 6

1-What is the proper way for a truck boss to talk to his roof man on the HT who is part of a relay?
2-Proper way for the roof to talk to the OVM when both are part of the relay?
3-Proper was for the LCC to talk to the chief when the LCC is part of a relay?

Answer 6

1-ladder 34 to ladder 34 roof relay…
2-ladder 34 roof relay to ladder 34 OVM relay….
3-ladder 34 chauffeur relay to command….

Question 7

When using a handline on a fire in the subway what nozzle should be used and why?

Answer 7

FT-2 nozzle
1-broken stream
2-rubber tip
3-has effect of fog stream for ventilation

Question 8

What is one of the best ways to reduce panic in the subways?

Answer 8

Increase lighting

Question 9

What are the three ways to evacuate passengers from a train and put them in order from preferred to last resort.

Answer 9

1-have them walk thru the train to the station platform
2-if train doesn’t reach the platform evacuate them to another train
3-last resort is having them walk on the roadbed or sidewall

Question 10

When the ties of an elevated train are on fire, what is the preferred method for extinguishment?
1-tower ladder
2-handlines from the street
3-handlines from the platform down the rail bed

Answer 10

2-handlines from the street

Question 11

There is a fuel spill near the grating or entrance to a subway station. What are the ways to stop it from flowing in, and put them in order from most preferred to least.

Answer 11

Diking with sand or earth
Diking with planking
Charge several lengths of hose and encircle the spill, this should be followed by a layer of foam.

Question 12

For catenary lines and for the 3rd rail, how many volts and what kind of current?

Answer 12

Catenary 11,000 volts AC

3rd rail 660 volts DC

Question 13

When at a subway operation where the lookout sees a train coming, how should this person signal to the subway that there are people on the track ahead?

Answer 13

Use a flashlight and hold it chest high and moved in a wide horizontal motion of at least 4ft wide

Question 14

At a blue light, what three things can you expect to find?

Answer 14

Power removal box
Telephone
Dry chem fire extinguisher

Question 15

When using the telephone that is located near the blue light in a subway, do you release the button on the handset to——?
A- end the call
B- allow the person on the other end to talk

Answer 15

A-releasing the button terminates the call

Question 16

In a subway when the power removal box or telephone is out of service, a bag is placed over it. What color is the bag and what color is the lettering?

Answer 16

White bag, red lettering

Question 17

For a subway, if one contact shoe is making contact with the 3rd rail, how many of the 4 contact shoes for that subway car will be energized?

Answer 17

All 4

Question 18

When using a cutout in the subway system for a train to pass by, what maneuver should you use for your mask
1-low profile
2-reduced profile
3-cutouts are large enough where you just need to stand back

Answer 18

Reduced profile

Question 19

How far apart are blue lights in the subway system?

Answer 19

Approx 600ft

Question 20

In subway tunnels how far apart are gate valves with fire department threads.

Answer 20

Approx every 200ft

Question 21

In the subway how are the “no clearance” areas marked? The emergency exits?

Answer 21

No clearance is marked by red and white diagonal stripes painted on the wall.
Emergency exits are marked by a prism shaped sign with white lettering on a red background with a 5 white light cluster (cluster is being phased out for fluorescent lighting)

Question 22

At a subway entrance what does a red globe signify? Green globe?

Answer 22

Red globe= will be closed at some point of the 24hr day and there may or may not be a token booth clerk

Green= will be open 24hrs a day and there may be or may not be a token booth clerk

Question 23

A high exit entry turnstile (HEET) is opened how?

Answer 23

1620 key

Question 24

Subway platform track identification signs are identified how? And what info is on them?

Answer 24

They have a red background with white lettering
Info they have: name of station, track designation, distance and direction to nearest emergency exit(if no exit then next station is listed), normal train movement (NB or SB) and a “you are here” indicator

Question 25

Which is not an intended purpose of the light train:
A-transport FF’s to a small fire readily extinguishable by 1 or 2 cans
B-investigate medium smoke conditions

Answer 25

B- investigate minor smoke conditions not medium

Question 26

Who can authorize the use of a light train?

If a communications link can not be established can the light train still be used if members do not leave the train?

Answer 26

Only the CHIEF in charge can authorize the use of a light train

If a communications link cannot be established the train will NOT be used

Question 27

Which of the following statements is false:
1- if members disembark the light train 1 member will be assigned to stay with the conductor to maintain communications
2-light train progress reports should be transmitted as soon as possible but at least every 15 min
3-light trains are not permitted to go past the next station without permission of the chief in charge.

Answer 27

All are true

Question 28

When evacuating passengers from under river tubes, should they be going towards or away from a fan in exhaust mode?

Answer 28

Away from a fan in exhaust mode, you want fresh air being blown in the faces of the passengers.

Question 29

When using a fog nozzle in the vicinity of catenary wires, use the reach of the stream. Keep A minimum distance of ___ft to catenary lines.

Answer 29

10ft

Question 30

T or f

A hose stream should not be directed over the top of a train where catenary wires or a pantograph is located.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

On subway platforms, standpipe outlets will be locked inside stainless steel cabinets.  How do you open the cabinet?
A-1620 key
B-subway emergency exit key
C-breakaway the glass
D-key from toothbooth clerk

Answer 31

B-standard subway emergency exit key