Metro ESM1 Flashcards
The Metro radio system code for a collisions or derailment is?
Black Black
The Metro radio system code for person jumping into the track bed or person struck by a train is?
Purple Purple
A geographical area or an operational function assigned by the Incident Commander is?
Sector
The third rail sits approximately ____ inches above the running rails.
4 1/2
What best describes the last 42 inches closest to the track bed of a Metro station platform?
24 inches of bumpy terrazzo tile and 18 inches of granite surface
In fire emergencies where a Metro Station’s fire detection system activates, what will automatically happen to the escalators and fare gates?
The escalators from the street level to the mezzanine level will stop, and the fare gates will lock in the open position.
To access a Metro Station elevator machine room, what key must be used?
Master Key
How far apart are wayside telephones in ETS (blue light) boxes apart from each other?
800 feet apart
What are the 4 settings on a metro ventilation control box?
Emergency Exhaust, Emergency Supply, Automatic Operation, Off
Standpipe connections are located every ________ feet in platform floor?
200 feet
The horn sound when the WSAD detects _____ volts or more and ______ volts or more will activate the strobe light?
50 and 400
All rails and stations from one of the line to the opposite end of the line, and areas where passengers have access to ride the system, are defined as?
Revenue Areas
Start-up can be contacted by dialing what 4 digit number?
1081
What is the footage interval for Wayside phones?
800
What number do you dial to contact OCC on the wayside phones?
0 (zero)
What is the optimal ratio of cell phones to land line phones for the conference call?
3 to 1
What is the primary method of air exchange in tunnels?
Train movement
Tunnel ventilation, what is the mode where dampers are open, but fans are not operating, and train movement provides ventilation?
Normal temp mode
In the event of a chemical, or biological release I the metro system, what mode should the ventilation fan system be in?
Off Mode
Where is the fire and intrusion cabinet located in a Metro system?
Communication Equipment Room
Flammable vapor and gas detection sensors are calibrated that a warning is transmitted if ____ percent of lower flammable limit and an alarm is transmitted when ____ percent of the lower flammable limits is met.
20/40
How many pounds of pressure does it take to activate the sidewall panel to stop an escalator?
150
What is the average width of an escalator?
40 inches
What is the escalators rise at an incline angle?
30 Degrees
