AUC 207 SUBWAY AND RAILROAD TRACK OPERATIONS

Question 1

What is not affected by power removal in the subway ? Are the interior light of the subway car a good indication that power has been removed ?

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Answer 1

1. Station lights
2. Right of Way Lights
3. Headlights (Train)
4. Signals
5. Ventilation equip
6. Drainage Equip
   Interior subway car lights, found to be either on or off, shall be
   no indication that power has been removed. The only verification that power has
   been removed shall be via the FDNY Dispatcher
   SEC 3.2.5

Question 2

As a Lt you have confirmed power removal, Now your members are going to work under the train for victim removal. You have your can man use the provided wooden slippers to protects the contact rail shoes as an added precaution. Agree or Disagree

Answer 2

Subway cars can receive power from the third rail via a contact rail shoe(s).
When members are required to operate under a subway car, request that Transit
personnel protect the contact rail shoes of the affected cars with wooden slippers
to further insure that no power can be transmitted.
SEC 3.2.6

Question 3

When conditions do not warrant power removal can the Officer enter the tracks just for observation purposes?

Answer 3

When conditions do not require power removal, reconnaissance may be conducted by an
Officer and a firefighter operating as a team and only from platforms or catwalks. Tracks
shall not be entered or crossed
SEC 3.4

Question 4

An engine and truck can set up a relay with 2 to 6
members. The members who are part of the communications relay must maintain their
position throughout the operation until relieved by the Incident Commander. How is this relay set up?

Answer 4

Truck Chauffeur Bottom of subway entrance stairs. If the token clerk booth is within 50
yards of stairs to street, contact train dispatcher through the clerk.
OV FF The foot of the stairs leading to the platform if it is within 50 yards of the Chauffeur.
Roof FF Approximately 50 yards from the stairs on the platform for relay.
Engine Officer Approximately 100 yards (line of sight) from Roof FF on the platform.
Truck Officer To location of the fire.
Additional HT equipped members every 100 yards, if necessary

Question 5

There are occasions when the fire will be under the platform. If this is the case,
members will not be permitted in track area unless: 1-4

Answer 5

 Power is removed.
 Confirmation of power removal by F. D. Dispatcher.
 Members are posted at each end of platform to act as safety people.
 An alternate area of refuge is assured in case of train movement
SEC 5.3

Question 6

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will members be allowed
on tracks until the power is off, and confirmation of this fact relayed to us by the FD Dispatcher. The ONLY justification for being on the
track area with live 3rd rail power and moving trains, is ???

Answer 6

IF civilians
are on the tracks, and we must keep them away from the third rail to save their
lives or if we are going to the blue light to remove power because of life hazard
SEC 5.4.1

Question 7

At track fires what shall the can man carry?

Answer 7

Can FF should carry a wooden hook instead of a Halligan hook.
SEC 5.2

Question 8

When an aerial or tower ladder must be raised to determine a particular situation
at an elevated line, special precautions will be followed. What are They ?

Answer 8

A. Aerial and tower ladders shall never be extended beyond the railing
B. The initial survey will be performed by an Officer before any members are
committed to operations in a track area.
C. Small rubbish or tie fires in proximity to a raised aerial or tower ladder
shall be extinguished, whenever possible, with a 1¾” line from the aerial,
or tower ladder basket and no track entry be attempted.
SEC 5.7.2

Question 9

When a fuel spill is close to a grating or main entrance of a subway station, we must
try to stop the flow into these entrances by diking. Preferably by sand or earth; if not,
use planking. If none of these things are available, How can this be handled ?

Answer 9

Charge several lengths of hose and
encircle the fuel spill. This should be followed by a layer of foam.
SEC 5.8 L

Question 10

Whenever members are committed to a track area, firefighters shall be assigned in pairs
to act as warning guards. Who assures this ?

Answer 10

The Officer in Charge shall assure that they are posted at the
perimeter of an operation. Their primary function will be to warn all operating members
of unexpected train traffic.
SEC 7.3

Question 11

A member directed to halt traffic shall use a light. The light is to be held ______ and
moved in a wide horizontal motion of at least _____

Answer 11

chest high, 4 feet

SEC 7.4

Question 12

What will you find near the Blue light ?

Answer 12

Every 600ft found along right of way
BLUE LIGHT
Near the blue light there is a power removal box, a telephone, and fire extinguisher
SEC 8.1

Question 13

Where do you find the 4 digit Subway control center number ?

Answer 13

Dial the four-digit Subway
Control Center number listed on the inside of the door cover
SEC 8.1

Question 14

Whenever NYC Transit personnel determine that a Power Removal Box or the Telephone
is out of service, they will be covered with a bag to identify them as being out of service. What does this bag look like ? and How can power be removed ?

Answer 14

This bag will be white, with red lettering, and it will state “Out Of Service.
If a member
encounters an out of service Power Removal Box, the member should use the associated
Telephone to contact the Rail Control Center (RCC) to request the removal of power
SEC 8.1

Question 15

If the token booth telephone is on a different exchange than the blue light
telephone, you have to replace the _______ exchange with the________
access code before dialing the _______ number. These access codes are
usually listed inside the blue light telephone box.

Answer 15

Three digit, Two digit, 4 digit
SEC 8.1.1 B

424 67
Example: 424-2145 becomes 67-2145

Question 16

If the Truck Officer did not obtain the token booth telephone number prior to
proceeding to the location of the fire or emergency, the Officer can use any
blue light telephone to contact the Desk Superintendent. Which will then do what ?

Answer 16

He shall request the
Desk Superintendent to relay the blue light telephone number to the FDNY
Borough Dispatcher, who shall relay the number to the Chief Officer at the
scene. The Chief Officer can then have the token booth telephone used to call
the blue light telephone to establish contact with the Truck Officer.

Question 17

FF equipment in Subway system have Gate valves with Fire Department threads are located at approximately _____.
intervals.

Answer 17

200ft

SEC 8.5.5

Question 18

The MTA Transit is installing intrusion alarms on all of their subway emergency exits.
All units inspecting an emergency exit, or responding to an incident at an emergency exit,
shall notify Whom??

Answer 18

the Fire Department Borough Communications Office and request that the
MTA Transit Control Center is advised that Fire Department units are entering the
emergency exit. The unit entering the exit shall communicate the exit number and the
exit location to the Borough Communications Office, for transmittal to the Transit
Control Center
SEC 8.8

Question 19

If smoke is
showing at the grating, and there is a light smoke condition in the station, this is usually
an indication that the fire is ??

Answer 19

in the setback in the tunnel vent directly under the grating

SEC 8.10

Question 20

Each unit shall prepare an exact list of _____ within their_______ response district. This list shall be securely fastened to the ______ issued to all units
Also, highlight and tab the pages in the emergency exit booklet where these
locations are found

Answer 20

emergency exit locations, 1st alarm, subway emergency exit booklet
SEC 9.3.3

Question 21

The decision to use a “Light Train” is to be made only by the __________ , based
on the size-up of the incident. If a communications link can not be made. is the light train used?

Answer 21

Chief in Charge,
NO!!
The 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
207 Add 7 SEC 2.1-2

Question 22

When using the light train Progress reports shall be made every ?

Answer 22

The possibility of delay in communications must be anticipated. Therefore, progress reports
from the “Light Train” shall be transmitted as soon as possible, but at least once every 15
minutes.
207 Add 7 Sec 2.5

Question 23

A “Light Train” shall not travel past the next station without the permission of the CIC.

So after receiving permission for the light train to goto the next station by the CIC, The ECC of the Unit on train hears this transmission and travels to next station in modified response Agree or Disagree ?

Answer 23

Disagree
Apparatus of the unit who boarded the train should remain at its original location until, and
if, directed to another location by the CIC.
207 Add 7 Sec 2.6

Question 24

What do No clearance signs look like ?

Answer 24

Along the walls of tunnels we will find “no clearance” signs. They are identified by diagonal
red and white stripes painted on a wall
Sec 8.6

Question 25

Emergency Exits in subway tunnnels are identified by what ?

Answer 25

A prism-shaped sign or a cluster of 5 white lights identifies
emergency exits in subway tunnels.
Sec 8.8

Question 26

The New York City Transit Authority has installed track identification signs on all of
their underground subway station platforms.These signs have a ______
background with ______ lettering, are located at the end of each platform, and contain the
following information

Answer 26

Red, white
The name of the station.
 The track designation and location.
 A “You Are Here” indicator.
 The direction and distance to the nearest emergency exit, and its identification
number.
 If there is not an emergency exit before the next station, then the identification of
the next station is listed.
 The normal train movement at that location; NB or SB.
207 Add 4 Sec 1

Question 27

There are two globe colors being used at these entrances:
Red Globe: .
Green Globe:
Indicate what ?

Answer 27

Red Globe: Indicates that there may, or may not be a token booth clerk at this
location, and that the stairway will be closed at some point during a
24 hour day.
Green Globe: Indicates that the entrance is open 24 hours a day. There may or may
not be a token booth clerk at this location
207 Add 3 1.2

Question 28

The MTA New York City Transit has also provided the following information at all
subway stations within their system.
Where is this Info available ?

Answer 28

• Station map
• List of all stairways within the station
• List of all rooms within the station
• List of all token booths within the station
• List of all emergency exits which service the station
207 Add 3 2.1
This information will be in a see-through protective folder, which will be readily
available at the full time token booth of every station.
207 Add 3 2.2

Question 29

If an apparatus is taken out of service and a spare is issued, Who shall
ensure that the Metrocard is removed from the assigned apparatus and secured on the
spare apparatus ??
When a new apparatus is placed into service, Who shall
ensure that the assigned Metrocard is placed on the new apparatus ??

Answer 29

Officer on Duty

Company commander

207 Add 3 Sec 3.3

Question 30

True or False
After each roll call, the officer on duty shall record an entry in the Company
Journal stating that the assigned Metrocard is accounted for and on the apparatus

Answer 30

TRUE!!

207 Add 3 Sec 3.6.1

Question 31

When a Metrocard is reported lost, stolen or damaged, the officer on duty shall
immediately notify Whom ??
In addition to this notification, the officer on duty shall ??

Answer 31

the PTSU, Bureau of Operations advising of the particulars, including the identification number
of the Metrocard, to ensure that the Metrocard is deactivated.

file a police report and
complete a Loss Property Report ensuring that the MTA NYC Transit
identification number is included on all reports.
The Loss Property Report along
with the police report number forwarded to the
PTSU, Bureau of Operations, requesting that a replacement Metrocard be issued.
207 Add 3 Sec 3.6.4

Question 32

At these locations, a Fire Department 1620 lock
(designated with a red cylinder or red faceplate) has been installed on the gate that is adjacent
to the HEET in the fare area. This will allow access to the system
Any unit that finds a gate at one of these entrances without a Fire Department 1620 lock shall

Answer 32

forward a report through the chain of command to the PTSU, Bureau of Operations.
207 Add 3 Sec 4.2

Question 33

MANHATTAN BRIDGE TRACK IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
Track identification signs are installed on columns of the Manhattan Bridge at _______
intervals, and ______ above the vehicle roadway

Answer 33

400-foot, 8ft

207 Add 3 Sec 2

Question 34

The Manhattan bridge carries two sets of
tracks on both sides of the automobile roadway. Since the signs face the roadway, a firefighter facing a
sign will readily identify the tracks behind the sign by their N.Y.C.T.A. identification
letter and number.
What do theses signs look like ?

Answer 34

The signs have a red reflective
background with white lettering.
207 Add 4 Sec 2

Question 35

The Transit Authority has installed a
new type emergency exit sign..
What does it look like ?

Answer 35

The sign
is prism-shaped, with white lettering on
a red background and includes the
emergency exit number. It is reflective
and can be read easily from either
direction of approach
207 Add 5 Sec 1

Question 36

Currently the Transit Authority is replacing these padlocks with locks that require a
special key which cannot be duplicated. For control purposes, each key has a serial
number and is assigned to a specific transit worker..
Do specific FdNY units get keys ?
Where can a key be obtained from ?
If no keys available can we use forcible entry methods ?

Answer 36

2. FDNY units will not be issued these keys. If it is necessary to gain access to a secure
   area,
   a key may be obtained from the clerk at the token booth.
3. Standard FDNY forcible entry methods shall be utilized when necessary
   207 Add 6 Sec 1

Question 37

It is intended that these “Light Trains” be used to transport FD personnel to what ?

Answer 37

small fires
readily extinguishable by one or two extinguishers, to investigate the source of minor smoke
conditions and other similar type incidents.
207 Add 7 Sec 1

Question 38

Agreement has been reached with the TA to allow the FD Unit direct use of the Train
Operator’s radio.
Who maintains control of this radio ? Train operator or FD Unit ?

Answer 38

It is essential that the FD Unit on the “Light Train” maintain control of this radio,
207 Add 7 Sec 2.2. A

Question 39

If necessary to disembark the “Light Train” What must be done to maintain communications.

Answer 39

A Handi-Talkie equipped member shall be
assigned to remain with the Train Operator
207 Add 7 Sec 2.4

Question 40

FD Units should not enter the track area from the “Light Train” unless power has been
removed. Who will contact the Fd unit that power is removed ?

Answer 40

The Transit Authority will notify the FD Unit on the “Light Train” directly and the CIC
through the FD Dispatcher when the above has been accomplished
207 Add 7 Sec 2.3

Question 41

If conditions warrant, at an operation in the vicinity of cater nary lines, like those at an Amtrack fire, a handline using a fog stream can be operated from where in order to directing water at the train’s undercarriage, thus controlling fire and/or cooling the diesel fuel tank, maintaining its integrity.

Answer 41

Adjacent platform

AUC 207 Add 9a Sec 3.2.2

Question 42

Firefighting teams using hand-held water fog nozzles should take advantage of the reach of
the stream and should observe a minimum approach distance to catenary wires of how many feet ??

Answer 42

ten feet
(10’) until grounds are placed by the railroad.
AUC 207 Add 9a Sec 3.2.2

Question 43

Standpipe outlets at the platform level will be located inside a locked stainless steel
cabinet. The cabinet can be opened by using what key ?

Answer 43

the standard subway emergency
exit key and will not contain hose
AUC 207 Add 10
Sec 2.2

Question 44

2.3 Sound-powered telephone outlet jacks will be located in a secure metal box that can be
opened with what key ?

Answer 44

an FDNY 1620 key. In most cases, the outlet jack box will be inside the stainless steel standpipe cabinet
AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 2.3

Question 45

Upon the installation of sound-powered phones and a dry standpipe system, the Public
Transportation Safety Unit will contact the local Battalion and designated units to
arrange for the issuance of sound-powered phones3.3 Administrative units shall generate a Critical Information Dispatch System (CIDS) card
listing what information ?

Answer 45

The location of the siamese connection and the street level sound-powered telephone outlet jack
AUC 207 Add 10
Sec 3.3

Question 46

3.7 If the dry standpipe is going to be utilized for firefighting purposes, the engine company
shall carry

Answer 46

the rolled up lengths of hose
standpipe kit
subway emergency exit key
1620 key.
AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 3.7

Question 47

Normal subway operations dictate that the Engine Company shall not stretch a hose line
until the location of the fire is determined and a stairway is selected which would best
serve as the closest access point to the fire. Any firefighter who recognizes that the
involved station is served by a dry standpipe system shall relay this information back to who ?

Answer 47

the engine officer and chauffeur.

AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 3.4

Question 48

Units equipped with sound-powered phones shall bring a telephone handset, a 1620 key,
and a subway emergency exit key to the street level location.
True or False

Answer 48

FALSE!!
To the PLATFORM level
Another telephone
handset and a 1620 key shall be brought to the street level location of the sound powered phone outlet jack box
AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 3.5

Question 49

5.1 During the semi-annual subway emergency inspection period, administrative units shall
inspect the subway dry standpipe systems and test the sound-powered telephones. Is the System charged during this inspection ?

Answer 49

NO!!
Units shall not charge the standpipe system during inspection periods
AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 5.1

Question 50

What is done at the semi-annual subway emergency inspection period ?

Answer 50

1. Inspect the subway dry standpipe systems and test the sound-powered telephones
2. Each standpipe cabinet and sound-powered phone outlet jack box, shall be opened to
   observe if the locking device shows any signs of vandalism.
   AND
3. The siamese swivels and clapper valves shall be checked as well as the legibility of the sign.
   AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 5.2-3

Question 51

If defects are noted during semi-annual inspections, multi-unit drills, or at operations, How is this reported and to whom ?

Answer 51

A-8 Referral Report shall be forwarded to the Public Transportation Safety Unit, Bureau
of Operations.
AUC 207 Add 10 Sec 5.4

Question 52

Where can an EED be found at UNDERGROUND AND GRADE LEVEL Stations ?

Answer 52

At underground and grade level stations, the EED is located at the first Blue Light
location south of the southbound platform (typically within 50 feet of the platform end).
AUC 207 Add 11 Sec 3

Question 53

Keys to remove EED’s can be found where ?

Answer 53

Keys to remove EEDs from their mounting brackets are available at every token booth
AUC 207 Add 12 Sec 3.4

Question 54

Where can EED’s be found in under river tubes ?

Answer 54

An EED is located at the base of the emergency exit, at both ends of each under river tunnel.
AUC 207 Add 12 Sec 3.3

Question 55

Where can the EED’s be found in Staten Island ?

Answer 55

In Staten Island, EEDs are located near Tower B, at the Saint George Rail Terminal and
near the crew quarters at the Tottenville Train Yard.
AUC 207 Add 12 Sec 3.5

Question 56

The MTA New York City Transit has installed Single Exit Station Stickers on all of the
entrances to subway stations. The sticker is an 8” x 8” black pictorial with a yellow background. It is
located on the station entrance signs at street level. What does this signify ?

Answer 56

that they have only one means of egress by which passengers can
exit the station to the street. These stickers will be provided for any station where the
egress from the platform area is restricted to only one end of the station platform.
Note: There may be multiple stairway entrances leading to the street, from the end of
the platform that provides egress.
AUC 207 ADD 17 Sec 1.1

Question 57

Who is called for spare carts or components for the Nolan Rail Cart ?

Answer 57

Notify Research and Development for spare carts or components
AUC 207 ADD 19 Sec 8.3