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AUC 207 + ADDENDUMS SUBWAY Flashcards

1
Q

T/F When u need to remove power and operate under a subway car u need to install wooden slippers on affected cars?

A

true

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2
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T/F the train operator knows when power is removed?

A

False, Not necessarily

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3
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Subway. When ordered to use the emergency exit. What is the 1st thing the officer must do?

A

check his TA emergency exit book to make sure they are on the correct line and track

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4
Q

Subway. HT communication from level to level is considered _________.

A

Poor

PS Straight line is fair to poor

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5
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When talking about HT relay do we use feet or yards?

A

Yards

ACRO We have rail YARDS not rail feet!

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6
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Subway. Additional members are placed how far when using CORE?

A

100 YARDS

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7
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Subway.T/F In relay transmissions all members use the word “RELAY” in communications?

A

False
Ex. Ladder 4 to Ladder 4 roof relay.
Officer does not use the word relay he is Ladder 4

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8
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Subway. Can FF tools?

A

Can
Wooden Hook
HT
Flashlight

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9
Q

Subway. Provide what type of lighting at
train debarkation _______
right of way _______
close to exit ________

A

high degree
adequate
high degree

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10
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Cantenary lines, who verifies that the lines are now safe

A

Railroad Electricians

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11
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When trying to halt train traffic. The light is to be held _____ and moved in a wide horizontal motion at least _______ ft.

A

Chest high

4ft

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12
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Subway. Near the blue light there are 3 things taht u would find?

A

Power removal box
Dry Chem Extinguisher
Telephone
PS The power removal box is a PUSH DOWN lever

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13
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Subway. T/F The handset inside the box is a push to talk phone. Also dial the four digit subway control center #

A

False
Must hold lever once u let go u lose the call.
PS there are 2 additional back up #’s

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14
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Subway. If there is a bag on the power

removal box stating OOS. What color is it?

A

White bag with Red lettering

PS just like our LSR Bag

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15
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Subway. When using the Blue Light phone for a DIFFERENT exchange. What is the formula?

A

Dial access code (2#’s) + four digit number
PS. a total of 6 numbers
PS same exchange just dial the last 4 digits

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16
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Subway. The blue light phone make what kind of sound?

A

Buzz Intermittently

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17
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Subway. The LCC will relay to the chief the 7 digit blue light telephone number?

A

True

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18
Q

Contact shoes are on 1 side of the car?

A

False

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19
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Emergency subway car doors, controls for older cars lift the seat and push down the handle and slide into the pocket?

A

False

Pull handle UP

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20
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What type of extinguisher are at power removal boxes?

A

Dry Chem

Approx every 600 hundred feet

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21
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All under river tubes have wet standpipes?

A

yes

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22
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Subways
Gate valves are located every ____ ft
Section Valves are located every _____ ft

A

200ft

600ft also power removal boxes

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23
Q

Subways. T/F Standpipes are equipped with 2 1/2 hose also adjustable fog AND straight stream nozzles?

A

False

1 1/2 hose

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24
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Subway “No Clearance Signs” look like what?

A

Diagonal red and white stripes

PS Train WILL hit you.

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25
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T/F A prism shaped sign or a cluster of 6 white lights ID’s emergency exits in subway tunnels?

A

False

5 white lights

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26
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Subway emergency exits that do not have the standard shape lock, What tools do u use to open?

A

Vise-grips and pliers

ACRO- VP

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27
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U see smoke coming from a subway grating, It is usually an indication the fire is where?

A

in the set back in the tunnel vent

directly under the grating.

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28
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A fuel spill near a grating, What do u use?

A

Preferable Sand/earth
2nd planking
3rd lengths of hose followed by foam

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29
Q

Petroleum leak in subway, What do u use to determine vapor concentration?

A

Explosimeter

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30
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CORE T/F The OV has to be 50 yards from the LCC?

A

False

Within 50 yards

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31
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Subway 1st consideration on arrival?

A

Whether power is to remain on or off

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32
Q

Who will be in charge of OVERALL OPS at a mass evacuation of a subway?

A

NYPD

PS fdny is in charge of evacuation procedures

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33
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Subway, What does a red globe indicate?

A

may or may not have a clerk and stairway closed at some point.

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34
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Subway, What does a green globe indicate?

A

may or may not have a clerk and is open 24hrs

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35
Q

The full time token booth has a clear folder, What info is in there? 5 things

A 
station map
list of stairways
list of all rooms
list of token booths in station
PS no location of standpipe outlets
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36
Q

How do u access the HEET’S

A

1620 key

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37
Q

Platform ID track signs are what color?

A

red background and white lettering

PS located at end of platform

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38
Q

Manhattan bridge signs are installed on _____ at ____ foot intervals and _____ above the vehicle roadway.

A

columns
400ft
8ft

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39
Q

Subway emergency exit signs are ______ shaped with _______ lettering on _______ background and includes emergency exit #.

A

prism
white
red

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40
Q

T/F 5 light clusters are also being installed?

A

False

phased out

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41
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How many inches are the prism shaped signs?

A

32”

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42
Q

T/F Subway padlocks and locks can be accessed with a 1620 key?

A

False

Key will be obtained from clerk

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43
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T/F Light trains only the train operator stays on?

A

Train Operator and conductor

also FF’s

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44
Q

How many extinguishers can be used to be considered a small fire?

A

1 or 2

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45
Q

Who makes the decision to use light train?

A

chief in charge

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46
Q

What is the primary source of communication on the light train?

A

Train Operator Radio

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47
Q 
Put this in the proper order?
TA command center
FD Boro Dispatch
Chief in Charge
FD Unit Train Radio
A

FD unit Train Radio
TA Command Center
FD Boro Dispatch
Chief in Charge

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48
Q

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

A

True

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49
Q

T/F The train operators radio is not removable?

A

False

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50
Q

Progress reports for light train shall be every _____.

A

15 min

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51
Q

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

A

Minor smoke

52
Q

Do all under river tubes have fans?

A

NO

53
Q

Most fans operate in what mode?

A

exhaust

54
Q

Subway. Newer type fans airflow can be reversed by moving the damper?

A

Older type

55
Q

Will subway fans be affected by power removal?

A

No

56
Q

Evacuation of passengers from under river tubes should take place ______ from any fan operated in the ____ mode.

A

away
exhaust
PS we walk away from exhaust

57
Q

Subway. In a smoke condition it is best to evacuate along _________

A

trackbed

it may be below the smoke

58
Q

Cantenary wires ____ volts and is of AC current.

A

12,000

59
Q

Is 480 volt stand by power independent of cantenary?

A

yes

60
Q

Application of water can be used when cantenary and the grounding of cantenary is in place?

A

False
U need 3rd rail,480 volt stand by and power to cantenary to be shut down.
PS u can use fog even when residual static electricity is present.

61
Q

Use short bursts and maintain a minumum approach of ______ feet to cantenary wires?

A

10 ft

PS just like circle of danger with chain saw.

62
Q

Subway. The power source for ______ is independent of the ______ and ______.

A

480

cantenary and 3rd rail

63
Q

T/F You can operate on the tracks once all power has been removed and grounded?

A

False.

unless there is imminent peril to life

64
Q

Subway. How many phases of power removal and grounding is complete?

A

2 phases

65
Q

Are standpipes wet or dry in NYC subway stations?

A

Dry

PS 4 inch pipe and 3 inch siamese

66
Q

How do access the stainless steel cabinets in the subway?

A

Standard subway emergency exit key

67
Q

How do u access the sound power telephone jacks?

A

1620 key

68
Q

Are the sound power phone jacks equipped with head sets?

A

NO

69
Q

A FF recognizes a dry standpipe in the subway who should he relay this info to?

A

engine officer AND ecc

70
Q

Engine companies shall carry what into the stations?

A

length of 2 1/2
standpipe kit
subway emergency exit key
1620 key

71
Q

The EED is _____ (color) and is ______ ft and made of ________.

A

yellow
7ft
fiberglass and reinforced plastic

72
Q

The EED safe angle to the road bed is _______.

A

70 degrees

PS notched on 1 side

73
Q

Location of the EED at underground and grade level is ______ and elevated stations is _____.

A

1st blue light phone south of the south bound track.(typically within 50 ft of platform).
Elevated stations by the full time token booth

74
Q

EED at under river tubes is found where?

A

Base of emergency exit on both sides

75
Q

T/F When using the EED FF’s are positioned at the bottom.

A

False

Top and Bottom

76
Q

Does the Airtrain have a conductor?

A

No.

But do have controls

77
Q

T/F There is no cameras or surveillance equipment and these trains can not detect people or objects on the guideway.

A

true

78
Q

Are all airtrains fully enclosed structures?

A

Yes

PS they do have ire protection, smoke and heat detectors and panel.

79
Q

Airtrain blue light phone is located where?

A

at each end of the platform

PS when power is removed it removes power on both sides of the tracks

80
Q

T/F Airtrains have headlights on the front and rear of each car.

A

False

head and tail lights

81
Q

Airtrains are comprised of how many cars______. Each car can carry up to ______ people. It reaches speeds of _____ mph.

A

1 to 4 cars
200 people
70 mph

82
Q

Airtrains have _______ doors and the emergency release handle is located __________.

A

4 sets for each car (2 on each side)

Handle is located on inside and outside alongside the door.

83
Q

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

A

False

only the doors with the walkway open

84
Q

Airtrain, do they have smoke and heat detectors,fire extinguishers and intercoms?

A

No

no heat detectors

85
Q

Airtrain are there blue light power removal boxes along the guideway?

A

Yes

86
Q

Airtrain center walkways are _____ ft wide between the tracks. Side walkways are _____ ft wide. Also handrails are ____ ft high.

A

5 1/2
2 1/2
3ft

87
Q

Airtrain tunnel has how many emergency exits?

A

1

88
Q

Airtrain blue light power removal boxes are located every _________ ft.

A

800ft

89
Q

T/F Airtrain 3rd rail alternates on both sides of the tracks and is made of fiberglass cover.

A

True

90
Q

T/F Airtrain. the presence of the guardrail above the parapet wall of the elevated guideway indicates that the 3rd rail is located between the tracks + a side walkway is present.

A

False

USUALLY indicates

91
Q

T/F Airtrain. When there is no guardrail visible it usually indicates that the 3rd rail is on the outside of the tracks + walkway is between the tracks

A

True

PS at times both walkway and 3rd rail will be on the outside of the tracks adjacent to parapet wall.

92
Q

Airtrain power removal must be made through who?

A

F.D. Boro Communications Office via dept radio

93
Q

Airtrain. T/F Company officer must ensure the grounding straps are installed on both sides of the operation.

A

false

IC

94
Q

Airtrain. At least ______ tower ladder(s) must be assigned to all airtrain incidents.

A

1

95
Q

In most instances units will be able to see the airtrain on the elevated guideway?

A

No

units must depend on the column #.

96
Q

Airtrain. if life is in peril what is the 1st thing the officer must do?

A

activate the blue light station power removal box.

97
Q

Airtrain in an emergency who is the person u must seek out _____________.
PS he is not authorized to operate the train

A

Area Coordinator

98
Q

Airttrain. T/F units go to the Emergency fire Alarm Panel which is located at ground level on the inside of the station.

A

False

outside the station

99
Q

Airtrain is broken down between stations, what is the primary method of passenger removal?

A

rescue train to the front or rear or adjacent track.

100
Q

What is the primary means of accessing the guideway for the airtrain?

A

nearest overpass

101
Q

Airtrain T/F When operating from a highway to access the guideway this will always require complete closing of highway.

A

true

102
Q

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

A

False
Reach Train
PS recue train is when the trains takes u back

103
Q

Bollard 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

Attached to one bollard

104
Q

There is repeaters installed in all underground subway stations?

A

False

no Staten Island

105
Q

What are the subway repeater channels?

A

14 and 15 both are 5 watts

106
Q

What does the subway repeater consist of?

4 things

A 
coax cable
repeaters
amplifiers
street antennae 
 ACRO: CARS
107
Q

Is the subway repeater always on?

A

yes

108
Q

T/F Subway. Is the post radio reliable when communicating to below grade?

A

False

unreliable

109
Q

T/F When the repeater is in use there is no need for HT relay.

A

False

110
Q

Where do test the subway repeater?

A

at street level

111
Q

Building and subway repeaters can handle multiple messages transmitted at the same time?

A

No

PS when member is operating on repeater the other member must be on command channel 1.

112
Q

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

A

False
Minor- Officer
Major- IC

113
Q

T/F If the repeater fails HT communication on FD Channel 14+15 are not possible.

A

True

114
Q

FD unit is experiencing repeater problems. Who should they contact?

A

Boro Communication Office via Dept radio

include exact location and station.

115
Q

T/F Single exit station stickers means there is only 1 stairway entrance.

A

False multiple entrances but has only 1 egress on one end of the platform

116
Q

Single exit station stickers are _____ background with ____ pictoral and are ______ size

A

yellow
black
8x8
PS located on station entrance signs at street level

117
Q

Nolan rail cart comes with 2 _______ cam buckle straps and 2 _____ ratchet straps to secure the cart to apparatus.

A

red

yellow

118
Q

To secure the Nolan to the Apparatus use which straps?

A

2 yellow ratchet straps

119
Q

Nolan once u insert the handles into the sockets u must secure them with a ______ pin.

A

Hitch

120
Q

When connecting the Nolan what angle do u use?

A

45 degree.

PS one side slightly higher than the other

121
Q

How do u ID the wheel lock on the Nolan?

A

1 wheel has a slide bolt and has a red square in the corner.

122
Q

Rail carts get deployed on what signal?

A

7-5 (all hands)

Doubtful or greater alarms

123
Q

T/F Stretchers and stokes area allowed to stretch over the front/rear or the sides of the Nolan.

A

False only the front/rear

124
Q

When mounting the Nolan onto the hand truck 1st match green then orange section?

A

False
Orange the Green
ACRO: OG

125
Q

Nolan secure the hand truck with ______ cam buckle straps.

A

RED

126
Q

Nolan is inspected when?

A

Periodically

127
Q

What is the Acro for subway relay?

A

CORE

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