Metro SOG Flashcards by Brian Woodburn

Where will the 4th due Engine be dispatched on a Metro station box?

Main station entrance as announced, and a specific alternate entrance or emergency exit in case of single entry stations

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The hazmat unit will be added to all boxes with what kind of reports?

Report of an explosion, major hazmat, or multiple victims, unknown cause.

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Which truck company will be dispatched as the 3rd truck company on all Metro aerial box alarms?

Tower 3

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Which station is the Primary Station?

The station closest to the incident and the station most distant from the incident will be designated the Secondary Station

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Metro Tunnel Box – Primary? (Units designation)

(4) engines, (2) trucks, (2) BFC’s, (1) rescue squad, (1) ambulance, (1) medic unit and (1) EMS supervisor

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Which BFC responds to Metro OCC on Metro incidents?

The Third Due chief

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What are the strategies used for managing a Metro Emergency?

Access-locate and find emergency, Control-control the emergency, Rescue-rescue entrapped victims, Evacuate & EMS- Evacuate the site and provide emergency medical care as needed

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What must be worn when entering a Metro right of way?

Full PPE including SCBA

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What is the greatest hazard in a metro right of way?

Moving Train

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What are the provisions for entering a track bed?

Permission has been granted by IC, Metro OCC has confirmed all power has been removed and movement has stopped, the ETS have been pushed for all affected sections of the track and the third rail has been tested

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Is an ETS box placed at every end of each 3rd rail section?

No, blue light boxes and ETS are not placed at the end of every one

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What must be realized if a new section of 3rd rail is encountered before coming to a ETS Box?

If they encounter a new section of the third rail before coming to the blue light box it may be energized

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How many 3rd rail sections may be in a switching area, crossover area, or interlocking?

6 different sections

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Does the 3rd rail power switches?

Yes

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What must be done in order to safely work around switches?

Switches must be placed in the “blocked” position with 4 inch by 4 inch cribbing which is carried by rescue squads

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How many and where wheel chocks shall be used on a Metro rail car?

4 wheel chocks to chock a wheel on each side of a car, chock in front of and behind each wheel

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Electrical current can be stored in resistor grids of cars for how long after the 3rd rail power has been removed?

Up to 15 minutes

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How long does it take for electrical power to be discharged after the operation of the Filter Capacitor Discharge Switch (FCDS)?

15 seconds

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When may stray current on the running rail be higher than normal?

When the running rails are wet

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When will personnel be able to enter fan shafts?

Only if it’s an emergency exit with a stairway, permission must be granted to make entry.

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What are flagging procedures used for?

Flagging is used to warn oncoming trains of an obstruction on the tracks

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What will personnel, used for flagging procedures, be equipped with?

Hand lights and portable radios at approximately 750 on each side

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Crossovers and interlocks may require how many WSAD’s?

4-6 WSAD’s

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What will be done with WSAD’s that will ensure protection in the unlikely event that one malfunctions?

WSAFD’s will be used in pairs

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Who is responsible for placement of WSAD's?

The safety company, usually the first due truck

Which areas of Metro are considered a hazard zone?

All areas of Metro, especially stations and tunnels, will be considered

How many Entry Control Points are there for an incident?

Generally there should be 1-2, never more than 3

What may be used as Entry Control Points for incidents on Surface and Aerial right of ways?

Closest station or other point of access recommended by Metro OCC

Where will units that have been ordered to enter at an alternate Entry Control Point drop off their UDC's?

Officers seat of first arriving unit

When are Accountability officers recommended to be staffed at Alternate Entry Control Points?

At the discretion of incident Commander

Who will be the Accountability/Control Unit at the secondary station on the Tunnel Box Alarm and why?

2nd Due

Who will be used to assist the Recon Branch Director on a Station, Surface, or Aerial Box?

3rd due Engine

Where will UDC's be kept at the secondary station of a Tunnel Box?

2nd Due metro bag which will be kept at the secondary station entry control point

How many attempts will be made to personnel during a Roll Call?

2 attempts

What will happen if contact with personnel isn’t made during Roll Call?

There will be a MAYDAY declared

Where are Metro telephones located?

Blue light boxes, kiosk, base of emergency exit shafts, near the fan control panel at all fan shafts, in some service rooms

How many telephone lines can be used in the kiosk?

2 telephone lines

Where are the Passenger Emergency Reporting System (PERS) located?

In the pylon on the platform approximately 200 feet from the ends of the platform

How many different, independent standpipes are located in a section of a tunnel?

There may be more than 5 different independent standpipes in a section of a tunnel

Which standpipes need to be supplied for a tunnel incident?

The tunnel standpipe covering the train location given by OCC, inbound side of the incident, the primary station standpipe and the secondary station standpipe

What will standpipes be filled with when initially charged?

Utilize pressure only

How long should it take the pressure in the standpipe to rise back to the initial static reading once it is completely filled?

It should take 1 minute

Where are the UPE controls located?

Mechanical equipment rooms at each end of the station's platform

How much of the UPE system does each panel control?

It controls half of the station

How do you vent the platform level of a station?

Place the fans in north ends of the fan shaft in the exhaust mode

What mode must the fans be placed in when there is a fire on the mezzanine level?

Supply Mode

What mode will fans be placed in when units enter the shaft?

The fans will be placed in supply or off

What are Metro's evacuation efforts in an emergency?

Must be a joint effort with Fire Department and Metro

How long may it take for diesel work locomotives to arrive on scene of a major incident?

It could take 4 hours of arrival

How many passengers can Metro train carry?

1800 passenger capacity on (1) eight car train

What do members of the 1st due truck carry? (any box)

OIC-WSAD, UDC THERMAL IMAGER, DRIVER- LIGHT BAG AND ADDITIONAL LIGHTS, TILLER- METRO BAG, HOOK, BAR- BAR, FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS, HOOK/AXE- EMS BAG, OXYGEN and AED

Who will serve as the equipment manager for the rescue squad?

Driver

How many FF's from the 4th due engine on a tunnel box will be used to assist the Recon Branch Director?

3 members

Where are standpipe ID numbers located in tunnels?

Standpipe ID numbers are located on the standpipes themselves

What are the modes of travel for moving victims in a tunnel incident?

It may be easier to operate from the closest access point or points

What will members of the Second due Engine Company at the Secondary station of a tunnel box carry?

OIC- METRO MAPS, RADIO, METRO WORKSHEET, CREW- UDC’S FROM 1ST Due Engine and 2nd Due truck @ secondary station

Tower 3 has the capability of carrying how many people at one time?

(4) people at a time

Who will be dispatched if Tower 3 is unavailable to respond on an Aerial Metro incident?

The next due trucks

How wide are the aerial right of way?

22 inches wide and cluttered with cables and control boxes

What determines jurisdiction responsibility on Multi-Jurisdictional Metro Responses?

The ultimate responsibility for incidents is determined by the location of the lead car’s operator’s cab at the time of the incident

How many officers and FF's are assigned to the recon group?

11 members

Who controls the power in Brentwood Yard?

All of Metro OCC’S functions are replaced by the INTERLOCKING OPERATOR in the YARD CONTROL Tower known as “Brentwood. TOWER. METRO OCC cannot control power in the yard

What is the only area in the Brentwood yard that has ETS boxes for the tracks?

There are no blue lights boxes or ETS’s for tracks in the yard

What speed are trains restricted to in the Brentwood Yard?

10 to 12 mph, if they exceed 15 mph they are automatically stopped

What are the 2 electrical power sources for trains in the Major Repair Building in the Brentwood Yard?

The SHOP POWER and STRINGER TROLLEY

What happens when the 'deadman' switch is depressed on the 'Stringer Trolleys'?

The facility orange lights illuminate and buzzer sounds throughout the building

What's the address to Brentwood Yard?

601 T St NE

What does RINIP stand for?

Recognition, Identification, Notification, Isolation, Protection