AUC 207 ADD 7 LIGHT TRAINS

Question 0

The CIC must assure a

Answer 0

Communication link with the FD unit on the Light Train BEFORE authorizing its use

Question 1

The decision to use a Light Train can be only made by

Answer 1

Chief In Charge

Question 2

If a communications link cannot be established the

Answer 2

Light Train is not to be used

Question 3

The primary means of communication shall be via the

Answer 3

Train Operators Radio as follows

FD unit using train radio—-TA Command Center—-FD Borough dispatcher—–Chief in Charge

Question 4

The TA has agreed to

Answer 4

Relay all messages for the FD Unit on the Light Train to the FD Dispatcher for relay to the CIC and visa versa

Question 5

Agreement has been reached with the TA to allow

Answer 5

The FD Unit on the Light Train DIRECT USE of the Train operators radio

Question 6

It is essential that the FD Unit on the Light Train maintain

Answer 6

Control of this radio, since it is the only reliable means of communication for the FD Unit on the train

Question 7

The train Operators radio is

Answer 7

Removable, similar to a removable automobile stereo player. This radio will operate from ANY Train Operators Compartment in any car

Question 8

Units should be aware that the train conductor is equipped with a hand held radio with

Answer 8

Similar capabilities to the aforementioned train operators radio

Question 9

FD Units should not enter the track area from the Light Train unless

Answer 9

Power has been removed. The TA will notify the FD Unit on the Light Train directly and the CIC through the FD Dispatcher when the above is accomplished

Question 10

If necessary to disembark the Light Train an HT equipped member

Answer 10

Shall be assigned to remain with the Train Operator to maintain communications

Question 11

The possibility of a delay in communications must be anticipated. Therefore Progress Reports shall be transmitted

Answer 11

ASAP, but at least once every 15 minutes

Question 12

A Light Train shall not travel past the next station without

Answer 12

Permission of the CIC

Question 13

Apparatus of the unit who boarded the Light Train should

Answer 13

Remain at its original location until, and if directed to another location by the CIC

Question 14

When a CIC orders a unit to use the Light Train provisions shall be made to assure

Answer 14

Sufficient stand-by or relief personnel

Question 15

These procedures do not preclude the CIC from

Answer 15

Boarding the train if deemed necessary. If the CIC opts to board the train, another Chief shall be special called to coordinate operations

Question 16

The CIC may request a Light Train from Transit

Answer 16

Via the FD Dispatcher in situations where none has been provided

Question 17

Light Trains are to be used to

Answer 17

Transport FD personnel to SMALL FIRES readily extinguishable by 1 or 2 EXTINGUISHERS, to investigate the source of MINOR SMOKE conditions and other similar incidents