Info Flashcards
Emergency Trip Stations (ETS)
Located every 1000 ft ABOVE ground
Located every 800 ft along Main Line right of way
At both ends of station platform
ID is a BLUE light
First Arriving Units on HazMats within the Subway should
Limit response to rescue, victim decon and Patient Care.
What indicates a potential trip hazard near the third rail
Black and Yellow Caution Tape on the coverboard
Emergency Trip Stations Contain
A W.E.T (Wayside Emergency Telephone)
A Red-Button for De-Energizing third rail
A Green Light that illuminates when power is off
Third Power removal should be confirmed by using
A measuring device such as a hot stick
Steps Taken prior to entering Metro Tracks
Contact MOCC to remove Power
Confirm power is off through MOCC, Hot Stick and Third Rail Alarm Device
Buttons at Wabash Yard to De-Energize Third Rail
3 Buttons -
On Rail Shop Bldg, Facing yard
1 at Each End
1 In Middle
Locations of Traction Power Substations
Each Metro Station
Wabash Yard
McDonough Road Service Building
The Third Rail Alarm system detects voltage from
50 - 750 Volts in the Third Rail
Entrance Gates and Energized Tracks at Wabash Yard
4 Entrance Gates
14 Energized Tracks
of Entry points to tracks in tunnels
23 Entry Points
S.M.A.R.T
Work Plans for PER Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time Bound
MOP 315-1
Bereavement Leave
Immediate Family (4 Consecutive workdays) -Mother, Father,Spouse,Children,Brother,Sister,Mother and Father In-Laws, Step of 1/2 Blood Relative
1 Day Leave w/ Pay (Within 6 calendar days)
- Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Grandchildren, Uncles
MOP 319
Bereavement Leave does NOT cover
Common Law Spouse
Former Spouse or parents of Former Spouse
Aunt, Uncle, Brother, Sister of Former Spouse
Great Grandparents
MOP 319
Standpipe systems in Subway Systems
Running Entire length along sidewalls 2 feet above third rail
2 1/2 inch standpipe every 150 feet
PG 30
Vacation Accrual
Less than 6 years - 1 day monthly (12 yearly) 6-11 years - 1 1/4 monthly (15 yearly) 11-14 years - 1 1/2 monthly (18 yearly) 14-19 years - 1 3/4 monthly (21 yearly) 19+ years - 2 days monthly (24 yearly)
MOP 322-2
MAYDAY messages should be followed by
The NAME and UNIT of member in distress
Location of Member
Problem Encountered
Needs
MOP 602-13
3 Methods to De-Energize the Third Rail
Have FCB Contact MOCC (preferred)
Use a Wayside Emergency Telephone to contact MOCC
In extreme emergencies, use ETS
PG 123
3 Sections of Subway Stations
14 Stations
A extends NW from Charles Center to Reisterstown Plaza
B extends NW from Reisterstown to Owings Mills
C Extends NE from Charles Center to Hopkins
PG 22
Chain Markers Distance and Signs
Located Every 200 Feet
LINE TRACK DISTANCE FROM CHARLES CENTER (THOUSANDS) (HUNDREDS)
PG 23
Vacation forms are kept on record for __ years
5
MOP322-3
Vacation forms are kept on record for __ years
5
MOP322-3
Amount of power carried by third rail
750 Volts DC (Traction Power)
PG 24
Four Hand Signals (SUBWAY)
Move Fwd - Raise Hand Up and Down
Reduce Speed - Hold hand at arms length
STOP - Swing Hand Back and forth in front of you
Back Up - Hand Hand at arms length and rotate in a circle
PG 26
3 Levels of Aerial Subway Stations
Ground Level Entrance
Mezzanine
Platform (25-28 ft above ground)
PG 28
Contents of Hose Cabinets in Subway Stations and Mid Line Vents
8 sections of 2 1/2" hose 4 Sections of 1 3/4" hose 2 Fog Nozzles 1 1/2" 1 Fog Nozzle 2 1/2" 1 Gated Wye 1 Spare Hand Wheel 1 Spanner
PG 150
Who verified the incident train is safe for movement and notified MOCC normal operations may resume
MTA On-Scene Coordinator
PG 150
Underground Stations
Mondawmin Penn-North Upton/Avenue Market State Center/Cultural Center Lexington Market Charles Center Shot Tower/Market Place Johns Hopkins Hospital
Initial Procedures of an IC/FD Response for Subway Incident
- Establish Effective Command Post
- Maintain Communication with MOCC
- Size Up and Call for Additional Resources
- Ensure crew safety, THEN evacuate public
- Mitigate Incident
FMLA Forms must be received within __ days by the fire department
15
MOP 324-3
All personnel must wear
Reflective vests unless the IC determines otherwise
PG 153
Capacities of a Rail Car
Seated - 76
Standing - 90 (normal load)
CRUSH LOAD - 276
PG 107
UEL and LEL for CO
UEL - 74% or 740k ppm
LEL - 12.5% or 125k ppm
MOP 625-11
UEL and LEL for CO
UEL - 74% or 740k ppm
LEL - 12.5% or 125k ppm
MOP 625-11
LATENESS
First 2 are recorded and not disciplined. A third within 4 years will result in disciplinary action.
MOP 326-1
When Train Derailments most often occur
When Temperatures are extremely high
PG 153
Amount of Patient Classifying an MCI (Subway)
MORE than 10
When a member separates from service, the personel file
is forwarded to HQ the day AFTER separation.
MOP 366-2
Within __ hours after the general order is released, the officer forward all documents necessary to complete separation process
72 Hours
MOP 366-4
Miles of Metro Below Grade
5.7 Miles are Below Grade
Tunnels Range from 60 to 120 Feet Below
Penn North is deepest at 120 feet.
Speed of a Subway Car
70 MPH of 103 feet/second
pg 33
Radio Channel reserved for Emergencies in MTA
F-3
The only exception to having 2 breakers on the third rail
Johns Hopkins and Owings Mills Tracks where they may only have 1 feeder
Cross Passages
Designated XP on Maps
Located between Main Lines 1 and 2
Every 800 Feet
Indicated by blue lights over doors
pg 32
Cross Passages
Designated XP on Maps
Located between Main Lines 1 and 2
Every 800 Feet
Indicated by blue lights over doors
pg 32
What should Special Reports consist of when a traffic citation is received?
A) Name and Unit of Member B) Date and Time of Alleged Incident C) Nature of Alleged Incident D) Date, Time and Location of Scheduled Hearing. -A Copy of citation shall be attached ****MEMBER HAS 72 HOURS TO NOTIFY***
MOP 116-3
Types of Fans
Station Vent Fan (SVF) - Station, Vent shafts, Tunnels
Under Platform Fan (UPF) - Tunnels and Platforms
Station Supply Fan (SSF) - Brings Fresh Air Underground
Traction Power Substation Fan (TPSSF) - Supplies of exhausts air to TPSS
PG 80
Emergency Lighting remains continuous for
4 hours
PG 66
3 Instances where the station will go into a fire related evacuation mode
- A pull station is manually pulled
- An EVAC button is pushed in the SCC Booth
- The fire management system detects a flow alarm and activates the deluge/sprinkler.
PG 67.
3 Instances where the station will go into a fire related evacuation mode
- A pull station is manually pulled
- An EVAC button is pushed in the SCC Booth
- The fire management system detects a flow alarm and activates the deluge/sprinkler.
PG 67.
Aerial Subway Stations
Reisterstown Plaza
Rogers Ave
West Cold Spring
PG 70
8 Underground stations are connected by
5.7 Miles of tunnels ranging from 60-120 Feet
PG 74
8 Underground stations are connected by
5.7 Miles of tunnels ranging from 60-120 Feet
PG 74
Yard Tower
At Wabash Yard
Communicates with Operators on each train
Back-UP for MOCC
PG 92
FCC
Fire Command Center
Located on 2nd Floor of MOCC
Has SCADA Capabilities on all Metro Systems
Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS
UPS Provides emergency reserve power to emergency lighting and other critical loads.
UPS Battery Rooms are equipped with gas detectors that sound if dangerous levels of hydrogen gas are reached.
PG 56
Traction Power Substations
Contain up to 13,200 volts of electricity, which is converted to 750 Volts.
PG 57
Station Control Center
Booth from which the stations are run by station attendants.
PG 63
Primary Engine Company Functions during derailment and/or fire
Establish Water Supply Use Appropriate sized hose Prevent Extension Protect Exposures Control, Confine and Extinguish
PG 156
Members may stand by for up to __ hours for late members
2 Hours
MOP 326-2