AUC 207 Flashcards
Underground subway derailment, DC order BC to operate at subway platform as Fire Sector. Subway Repeater Ch 14 activated. Which Channel for BC A. Channel 14 B. Channel 1 C. Channel 2 D. Channel 13
A When repeater and tactical channels being used, Chiefs will monitor REPEATER Ch and their Aides will monitor Tactical Ch AUC 207 add 16 4.4
Correct for “Light Train”
A. If possible, communications link w/FD Unit on “Light Train” should be est prior to authorizing use
B. Progress report from “Light Train” transmitted ASAP, but at least once every 20 minutes
C. If deemed necessary, Chief in charge may board “Light Train.” Another BC should be special called to coordinate ops
D. Off of unit boarding “Light Train” shall direct Chauffeur to respond to location where unit will disembark the train
C
A. CIC must assure a communications link with the FD Unit on the “Light Train” before authorizing its use. If a communications link cannot be established, the “Light Train” is not to be used.
B Every 15 minutes
D Rig of unit who boarded the train should remain at its original location until, and if, directed to another location by the CIC
Incorrect for subway relay
A. HT communications are poor from level to level and in a straight line are fair to poor
B. Eng and Truck can setup a relay w/2-6 FFs. Members who are part of the relay must maintain their position throughout operation until relieved by IC
C. If token clerk booth w/in 50 yards of stairs to street, LCC should contact train dispatcher through clerk. There is a telephone in token clerk’s booth
D. In HT relay, Eng Off should be located approx 50’ from stairs on platform for relay
D 100 yards from Roof FF
Incorrect for Dual Power System Train
A. Dual powered may be supplied simultaneously by Overhead Catenary Lines, usually 11,000 Volts AC, and ground level 3rd rail 660 Volts DC
B. OIC requesting power off from Dual Power must communicate to ensure power removed from both power systems for all affected tracks
C. Once power removed from Catenary lines, members must be alert that there still remains a static electrical current in such lines.
D. Verification that Catenary lines power removed shall only be made via FD Dispatcher
D Verification overhead lines are safe, after power has been reported removed, is made by RR electricians employing special equipment and techniques at the site of ops. Such RR electricians at the site of ops can re-affirm to the OIC that the static currents have also been removed
Incorrect Subway communications
A. 1st Chief determines if TA Rep needed. If so, have Dispatcher notify TA Dispatcher and request “Transit Supervisor” w/exact location of FD Cmd Post
B. BC operating in tunnel, have TA Police or employee w/TA portable radio be assigned w/BC in tunnel. Radio can communicate w/Desk Super and relay via telephone to Boro Comm Office
C. Off at blue light phone can contact Desk Super and request to relay blue light phone number to FD Dispatcher who shall relay number to BC. BC can then have token booth telephone used to call blue light phone to contact Off
D. Chief can use cell phone from street to contact Blue Light phone, which is preferable over using token booth telephone
D Token booth telephone preferred over Cell phone
Metrocard lost by unit during a fire/emergency correct
A. Metro cards are req’d be checked daily at 0900 roll call only
B. OOD immediately notifies PTSU of particulars, ID# of Metrocard, and ensures deactivation
C. OOD shall file police report and complete Lost Property Report including Metrocard ID # on all reports
D. Police and Lost Property Report fwd to PTSU requesting replacement card be issued
C
A Tourly inspection
B FDNY Resource Center at 917-722-3251
D FDNY Resource Center
Light Train correct (3)
A. Captain as the IC can decide to use Light Train based on initial size up
B. Primary source of communications is for FD to have direct use of Train Conductor’s radio, as it is only reliable means of comm on train
C. Train Conductor’s radio is removable and will operate from any Train Conductor’s compartment
D. Power removal requested, TA will notify FD Unit on Light Train directly and Chief via Dispatcher when power confirmed off
E. Progress Reports ASAP but at least every 15 minutes
F. Light train from train may not travel past next station w/o permission of MTA
G. BC can board train if deemed necessary, but then must special call another BC to coordinate ops
D E G
A Chief only
B and C Train Operator’s Radio
F Permission from Chief
Subway Vent fans correct (2)
A. Most fan plants have 2 fans. Plants serving URT may have up to 4 fans
B. All URT have fans at both ends of tube
C. Every subway station has an associated fan plant
D. Individual fans have an air movement capacity of 50,000 to 300,000 CFM
E. Vent fans associated w/URT are reversible, as are replacement fans
D E
A each fan plant having between one and four fans. Most of the plants have a single fan. Plants serving under-river tubes may have up to four fans
B Lenox-White Plains tube of the Broadway IRT line located between the 135th and 149th Street stations, has no fans at either end of the tube.
C Not every subway station has an associated fan plant. Fans are not universally distributed throughout the subway system
Vent fans incorrect
A. Control of fans passes to FD upon arrival of IC
B. If fan ops need to stop, IC should coordinate directly w/on-scene TA personnel
C. IC can request, via Dispatcher, info regarding capability of fans in vicinity of operation
D. Fans operating in close proximity to emergency exits may cause smoke and heat to be drawn towards those exits, especially in case of URT
B convey that information to TA via FDNY dispatcher
BC operating in URT between Bronx and Manhattan correct for Vent fans (3)
A. Activate one fan only Bronx or Manhattan in supply mode
B. Activate one fan only Bronx or Manhattan in exhaust mode
C. Activate fans at both ends- one is supply mode, one in exhaust mode
D. Activate fans at both end both in supply
E. Activate fans at both ends- both in exhaust mode
A B C
Correct for train fire w/3rd rail, catenary, and 480
A. Voltage detecting device present to be used by Class A rail employee who can detect and or confirm residual static current
B. When applying water while residual static electricity is present, members should use a fog noz, in a fog pattern, from a platform using short bursts
C. All fire teams applying water w/a hand-held fog noz must observe a minimum approach distance of 4’ to catenary wires
D. Water may only be applied into the train, avoiding contact w/overhead electrical wires and pantograph. Do not direct water above or below train
B
A detects if the catenary conductor is energized or de-energized. This instrument will determine if a power source has been discontinued. It will not detect residual static current
C 10’
D Avoid top; may operate fog line below carriage
BC may choose to not place water on a train fire after all power sources are removed, but residual static electricity is still present if there is no _ present at ICP A. Trainmaster B. Railroad Transportation Supervisor C. RR Power Director D. FDNY DC
B
Amtrak and NJ Transit operate on catenary power. Amtrak installed motor operated catenary grounding switches to connect catenary circuits to a solid ground at each end of catenary circuit to remove static charge. FD requires
A. Only grounding sticks to be applied
B. Only motor operated grounding switches applied
C. Both grounding sticks and grounding switches applied
D. Neither grounding sticks nor grounding switches be applied
C
Subway repeater system correct:
1) The repeater system is on 24/7
2) Power backup for the repeater provides a minimum of 4 hours of protection in the event of a power outage
3) CORE H/T relay can be eliminated if the repeater system is tested and operational
4) IC shall test the functionality of the repeater system prior to the start of operations
5) Any FF operating on the repeater ch must be teamed with an H/T equipped member operating on H/T Ch 1
6) On the Post Radio, “Subway 1” is for channel 14 and “Subway 2” is for Channel 15
A: 1,2,3,5,6
B: 2,4,5
C: 2,3,4,5
D: 1,2,4,5,6
E: 1,2,5,6
E
3) CORE HT relay must be established whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not
4) Once ops are underway and conditions dictate, the IC can have the repeater system tested to see if it is functioning. AUC 207 add 16
Metrocard correct
1) Each Metrocard has an expiration date and is ID w/a unique number assigned by the MTA NYC Transit
2) Daily, the OOD shall record an entry in the Co Jrl stating Metrocard is accounted for and on the rig
3) Metrocard reported lost, stolen or damaged, the OOD shall immediately notify the Admin BC
4) OOD shall file a PD report and complete a loss property report and fwd via the Ch of Cmd to Ch of Dept
A: 1,2,3,4
B: 1,2,3 only
C: 1,4 only
D: 2,4 only
E: 1 only
E
