AUC 207 Flashcards
What is the evacuation priority order?
- Through a train to a station (if possible)
- Transfer to another train after consulting with transit
- LAST RESORT: walk them out on either roadbed or bench wall
What is the Handie-Talkie Relay?
CORE 100 T (stairs man stairs man)
LCC: to token booth if within 50 yards of STAIRS to street
OV: to foot of stairs leading to platform if within 50 yards of Chauffeur (MAN)
ROOF: approx 50 yds from STAIRS on the platform
ECO: approx 100 yards (line of sight) from roof MAN
LCO: location of fire
When power removal is required it shall be accomplished via
FDNY Dispatcher at all times
Any time power removal is accomplished via the power removal box
IC shall forward a letterhead report to Chief of Ops
Immediate danger and power must be shut off.
Nearest power removal box used and notify the desk superintendent via the emergency phone power is to remain off. Or it will be immediately turned back on
How to identify an OOS power removal box
White bag red lettering stating “out of service”
Who does the member contact at an OOS power removal box?
Rail Control Center to request power removal
Stay until you receive CONFIRMATION
Who decides to use a “light train”?
Only a Chief-in charge
Light train
What is the only reliable means of communication?
Train OPERATORS radio
Light train
Progress reports given at least every _____________
15 minutes
What is the minimum approach to a catenary wire?
10 feet
ca-TEN-ary
Where is the Emergency Evacuation Device located:
A. Underground and Grade Level stations -
B. Elevated stations -
C. Under river tube -
A. Typically located at the first blue light location SOUTH of the SOUTHBOUND platform (typically within 50 feet of platform end)
B. Area of the full time token booth
C. Base of the emergency exit at BOTH ENDS
What is the first consideration on arrival to an Airtrain emergency?
Whether power needs to be removed
What is the primary method for evacuating passengers from Airtrain located between stations?
Rescue train
From Front, rear, or adjoining track
What is the primary means of accessing guideway of an Airtrain?
Nearest Overpass
Always completely close a roadway when placing apparatus alongside a high-speed roadway
True
Only at JFK, request PAPD
All others request NYPD
NYC duplex repeater system
Is Always on
Who will determine the channel assignments regarding the use of repeater systems?
Company officer at minor ops
IC at major ops
What is the reverse channels for: 11 12 14 15
17
18
19
20
What is the only time FD personnel are permitted to enter a track when power is not assured off?
Life is in Imminent Peril and Direct and Immediate Action is required to save a life.
Whenever Power is removed, what will not be affected?
- Station lights
- lights in the Right of way
- train Headlights
- Signals
- Ventilation equipment
- Drainage pumping equipment
code: Some Red Heads Spread VD
When interior subway car lights are found to be either on or off, is it an indication that power has or has not been removed?
NO
What is the only verification that power has been removed?
via FDNY Dispatcher
When do Engine companies connect to a hydrant?
Not until the fire is Located
How many members does it take for an Engine and Truck to set up a relay?
2 to 6 members
Where is the LCC’s position in the HT relay?
Bottom of subway entrance stairs. If booth is within 50 Yards of Stairs to street, to the Token Booth.
Where is the OV’s position in the HT relay?
Foot of the stairs leading to the platform IF it is within 50 yards of LCC
Where is the ROOF’s position in the HT relay?
Approximately 50 yards from the Stairs on the Platform
Where is the Engine Officer’s position in the HT relay?
approximately 100 yards (line of sight) from ROOF on the platform.
Additional HT equipped members are positioned _________ if necessary in the relay.
every 100 yards
Any member after the __________ that is not needed in the relay, as determined by the truck officer, shall:
Truck Chauffeur
: proceed to the location of the incident with the truck officer
Who are the only members that do not say “Relay” after their Unit # and Riding Assignment?
Officer and Command