Metro SOG's Flashcards
1
Q
What are the strategies for managing a metro emergency?
A
A- Access
C- Control
R- Rescue
E- Evacuate & EMS
2
Q
What units do you get on a metro station box alarm?
A
5 Engines
2 Trucks
1 BFC ( 1st due in command)
1 BFC SPOPS if not BFC
1 Squad
1 EMS Supervisor
1 BLS unit
1 Medic unit
1 Safety Officer
3
Q
All units with the exception of what due will go to the main station
A
4th due Engine will go to a alternate entrance or emergency exit
4
Q
What specialty unit will be dispatched on all aerial box alarms
A
Tower 3 will be dispatched as 3rd due truck on all aerial stations
5
Q
What station is designated primary
A
The station closes to the incident
6
Q
How many Engines and trucks are dispatched to the secondary station
A
2 Engines
1 Truck
7
Q
What is ROCC
A
R- Rail
O- Operations
C- Control
C- Center
8
Q
Metro Local Alarm consists of
A
3 Engines
2 Trucks
1 BFC
1 SOPs
9
Q
Metro standpipes
A
Hydrant pressure
150 psi
Reverse or hand lay
10
Q
Truck Companies will be concern with
A
Safety
Emergency medical care
Logistics
Support Functions
11
Q
The ____ has been designed to meet the challenge of a major metro incident
A
N- National
I- Incident
M- Management
S- System
12
Q
Some NIMS charts focus on specific
A
Sections
Branches
Groups
Divisions
13
Q
A metro station box assignment will be dispatched to a station for a report of
A
Fire
Smoke
Derailment
Crash
Potential Mass Casualty
14
Q
Possible derailment what extra units is added
A
2nd Squad
Mass casualty task force
Additional EMS units
15
Q
When ROCC contacts OUC, what information sheet does OUC use to take information about the event
A
Metro rail system incident worksheet
16
Q
In addition to a mass casualty tasks force what other unit can be dispatched for a report of multiple victims
A
Hazmat Unit
17
Q
What chief will be the second dispatched chief on a metro station box
A
Special Operations Chief
18
Q
What two factors allowed for identifying the location of incidents in the metro system
A
ROCC and Cameras
19
Q
During a metro local alarm what companies will report to the primary station
A
The full assignment
3 Engines
2 Trucks
1 BFC
1 Special Operations Chief
20
Q
During a metro local alarm who can provide recon of the secondary station if the IC does not assign the 3rd due engine company
A
Remotely by the ROCC
21
Q
What is the main factor that gives the distinction of an emergency event in a metro
A
An immediate threat to health and safety
22
Q
On a metro local alarm where should the command post be located
A
Near the entry control point
23
Q
Who will the IC unify command with
A
Metro Officials
24
Q
On a metro local alarm what are the 2 categories of a incident that the IC should make sure that the Recon group supervisor designates the incident as
A
Maintenance Problems
Or
Emergency Response
25
What 2 forms shall the IC use on a local metro alarm to ensure uniformity
Tactical worksheet
Metro Incident size up sheet
26
Can the truck officer in the recon group as the group supervisor be responsible for safety
Yes
27
On a metro local alarm does the first due engine company still need to leave their PAT tags on the front seat
Yes
28
Where is a good place for units assigned to the recon group in the metro station
The Kiosk
29
On a metro local alarm the truck driver will stay with the truck while all other members report to the station
False
30
On metro local alarm where will the 2nd due truck report
Stage until assigned by IC
31
On a metro local alarm how far will the 3rd due engine company stage
2 Blocks away
32
How many rescue squads are dispatched on a metro rescue alarm
One
33
Personnel in the ROW must always watch for
Unexpected train movement
34
No one will enter a track bed until
1. Permission granted by IC
2. ROCC confirmed all power has been removed and all trains stopped
3. ETS has been pushed for all affected areas
4. 3rd rail been tested by volt probe
35
WSAD
W- Warning
S- Strobe
A- Alarm
D- Device
36
ETS
E- Emergency
T- Trip
S- Switch
37
The 3rd rail is not one continuous rail
True
38
Blue light box station and ETS are not places at every end of each 3rd rail
True
39
How many different sections of 3rd rail is in a switching area
6
40
The electrical power that controls switches is ____ from the 3rd rail
Independent
41
Switches operate instantly without warning and close with ___ pounds of pressure
Several hundred
42
If one collector paddle or pickup shoe is a n contact with any energized rail then ___ paddles are energized
ALL
43
Use how many chocks to chock a wheel on each side of the car
4 Chocks
Front and Back
44
No one will work alone in tunnel areas..the ____ system will be used
The Buddy System
45
All personnel will carry a __ when in the tunnel ROW
Flashlight
46
Chopper control cars and multiple manufacturers cars will store electrical current in their resistor grids for up to ___
15 minutes
47
The Filter Capacitor Discharge Switch (FCDS) must be operated to discharge the resistor grids... once operated electrical power should be discharged in about___
15 seconds
48
Personnel will not enter any shaft except when it is also a ____ with a stairway and ___
Emergency Exit
Permission granted by IC
49
Fan and vents shafts which only have fixed ladders will not be use
True
50
When flagging personnel shall be equipped with ___ and ___
Hand light and Radio
51
Flaggers should be position ___ feet from each side incident for metro trains
Approximately 750 feet
52
When flagging and a train approaches stand in a safe area and swing light___ across the tracks
Horizontally
53
Who carry WSAD
Truck companies
Squads
Air Units
Hazmat Units
54
At least __ WSAD will be used whenever personnel are in the track bed
At least 1
55
At least __ WSAD will be placed on each section of 3rd rail that personnel are exposed to in the work area
At least 1
56
At least __ WSAD will be placed in front of and behind the involved train
At least 1
57
Crossovers and inter-locks may require how many WSAD's
4 to 6
58
Personnel Accountability System defines Hazard Zone
Any area that requires and SCBA
Or if firefighter is at risk of
Becoming lost
Trapped
Injured
59
Level ___ Entry control accountability will be required in a metro incidents
Level 3
60
Level 3 entry control accountability mandates using only ___ point of entry's
1
61
Generally there should only be __ or ___ Entry control points for an incident but never more then____
1
2
No more then 3
62
The entry control point will be at the __ level of the main station entrance
Street Level
63
Prior to the establishment of an accountability officer the ___ will be used
Interim Accountability System
64
It is recommended that alternate entry control points be staffed by a accountability officer when more them ___ units are ordered to enter
More than 2 units
65
The ___ due engine at the secondary station in a tunnel box alarm is accountability control because they don't send any personnel to assist with recon
2nd Engine Company
66
The ___ due engine at the primary station is accountability
3rd due Engine
67
At least ___ firefighter will assist with the accountability officer who is the OIC of the accountability unit
At 1 firefighter
68
Tunnel incident there will only be ___ firefighter from the 3rd engine available to assist the Recon Branch Director
1 firefighter
69
Personnel performing accountability will
1. Report to the entry control point
2. Pick up the BFCs accountability board
3. Collect UDC's
4. Assist with roll call
70
When 2nd due engine arrives at the secondary station they will gather UDCs and place them in the ___
Metro Bag
71
During roll call if any unit or member is unaccounted for ___ attempts will be made to contact them then a MAYDAY declared
2 attempts
72
How will a flagger be posted for railroads incidents such as CSX Amtrak and B&O
2 miles
73
At what point will and accountability officer be assigned to the alternate entrance on a metro box
When 2 or more units enter
74
Prior to entering and alternate entry control point what will the accountability officer inform the IC
Unit number and number of personnel entering
75
What is the general safety rule when entering the metro at an alternate entry control point
When 2 members enter 2 should be waiting outside
76
If and when the alternate entry control point is staffed with and accountability officer what level accountability will be used
Level 3
77
When level 3 accountability is in effect where will personnel exit once they have entered
Same entry control point
78
Why is the 2nd due engine company the accountability control unit at the secondary station
Because they don't send any personnel to assist the Recon Branch
79
When assigned as the accountability officer who will be there to assist them
At least 1 firefighter
80
When reporting to the entry control point as the accountability officer where can you find all of the UDCs
On 1st due Officers seat
81
The department transition to the ___ digital trunking radio system greatly to improve the ability of radios I. Metro location
800 MHz
82
What system was used by the department unit the year 2007
Command Conference Line
83
Where are the 5 locations u can find a phone in metro
1. Blue light box every 800 ft
2. In the Kiosks
3. Base of the Emergency exit shaft
4. Near the fan control panel at all fan shafts
5. In the Service rooms
84
How many phones lines in the Kiosks
2 lines
85
What is PERS
P- Passenger
E- Emergency
R- Reporting
S- System
86
What is PERS
An intercom system connecting the platform with the Kiosk
87
Where is the PERS located
In a pylon 200 for from the end of the platform
88
What 2 components make up the trains communication system
Radio
Public Address
89
What are the 4 talk around channels
015
016
A15
A16
90
What is the preferred method of communication in metro
Face to Face
91
Almost all attack lines in metro facilities will be operating from
Standpipes
92
Wagon drivers should ___ lines you the Siamese connections whenever possible and position the wagon at the ___
Hand lay
Hydrant
93
If the hydrant is too far from the Siamese connection or the nearest hydrant is out of service what type of layout will be used
Siamese connection to hydrant reverse layout
94
Are station and tunnel standpipes interconnected
No
95
Who will ensure that standpipes are supplied
Water supply group supervisor
96
There may be more than ___ different independent standpipes in a section of tunnel
5 Dry independent standpipes
97
Where are the 5 standpipes to be charged during a tunnel incident
1. Covering the train location
2. Inbound side
3. Outbound side
4. Primary station
5. Secondary station
98
Supplying ___ tunnel standpipe in the area of a incident allows for variation in actual location and protection for firefighters
3
99
If the company is responsible for a tunnel standpipe they will meet with the ___ and receive their assignment
Water supply group supervisor
100
Always position the wagon ____ blocks away
1 or 2 blocks away
101
After charging the hydrant note the static pressure on the ___
Intake gauge
102
If ordered to increase pressure on a metro standpipe slowly build up pressure until ___ psi is reached
150 psi
103
When the standpipe is charged the ___ pressure should equal its previous value
Static
104
If the intake pressure doesn't return to the initial reading after filling a metro standpipe for ___ minutes there may be a open valve or ruptured
15 minutes
105
If the wagon driver senses a problem with metro standpipe they will contact the ____ and if they don't answer contact
Water supply group supervisor
Operations
106
Our goals regarding a metro fire are to coordinate __ evacuation access for fire and rescue forces and fire suppression
Ventilation
107
Normal ventilation of stations and tunnels is accomplished by a system of
Fans
Dampers
Thermostatic
108
Fans and dampers operate automatically by the thermostat when pre selected temperature are reached
True
109
What 2 ways are fans and damper manually operated
Supervisory at OCC
Local fan control panel ( near each fan )
110
The local fan control panel has a switch with 4 positions
1. Automatic
2. Emergency supply
3. Emergency exhaust
4. Off
111
OCC can only override the thermostatic control when the local fan switch in the automatic position
True
112
A __ light is lit when the local fan switch is in automatic position
Green light
113
If the fan switch is in the emergency supply or emergency exhaust a __ light will be displayed
Red light
114
Air is circulated by the __ action of trains moving through the tunnel as trains move they push air in front of them
Piston
115
Unless there is a very good reason OCC initial ventilation direction should not be altered
True
116
If OCC has control of the fans which color will be present on the fan control
Green
117
The 2 considerations for controlling ventilation at the local fan control panel are
Time required
Sending personnel
118
What is the only exception the fire service can take control of the operated fan and control panel
When units enter a combination fan or emergency exit shaft
119
Fan shafts terminate at ___ level
Ground level
120
Sidewalks buildings next to the metro fan shaft may require ___ if smoke heat or gases accumulate
Isolation
Evacuation
Ventilation
121
The ___ is an excellent resource for air quality monitoring in stations and tunnels
Hazmat Unit
122
___ powered tools should be used as much as possible to avoid gasoline fumes and carbon monoxide
Battery
Electric powered
123
Ventilation in metro station is accomplished by __ at the ceiling and the ___
Dome relief vents
Under platform exhaust
124
What does UPE
Under Platform Exhaust
125
The under platform exhaust system control panels are located in __ at each end of the station platform
Mechanical Rooms
126
Each panel control the UPE system for __ of the station
1/2 station
127
The UPE in the following station can only operate in the supply mode
DuPont Circle
Farragut North
Metro Center
Gallery Place/Judiciary Square
Union station
128
Controls for station fans operate the same way as tunnel fans
True
129
To ventilate the platform level of a station the fans in the fan shafts at both ends of the station and the UPE will be placed in the __ mode
Exhaust Mode
130
Up to __ passengers may be evacuating the train away from heat and smoke
1600 passengers
131
IC should consider __ if metro asks to move trains during an incident
Air blasts from moving train
132
In what mode do we place fans for a fire on the mezzanine level of a metro station
Supply mode
133
For a mezzanine level where do we want the smoke to go
Force smoke up the escalators of the station
134
Should we change the direction of airflow upon arrival at a fire in the tunnel
No it should be already chosen prior to our arrival
135
If escalators are blocked at the platform ___ can be used to move passengers
Trains
136
The dampers on the nearby vent shafts will be __
Closed
137
How will venting be done in an area between metro fan shafts
Fan shaft on both sides of the will used. Dampers will be closed. One side will side be placed into Supply mode and the other in Exhaust mode ( wpush and pull effect)
138
How will venting be done in an area under a fan shaft
Fans directly under a fire would be placed in EXHAUST and the next fans on either sides of the fire would be placed in SUPPLY mode
139
What 4 considerations will be met before units enter a Fan/Emergency Exit
1. Fans are not exhausting smoke or heat
2. Fan shaft is located in an emergency exit
3. Fans can be placed in the "manual supply" or "manual off" mode
4. Permission to enter
140
When units enter a fan shaft the fans will be placed in what mode
Manual Supply
Manual Off
141
If a fan shaft does not have a manual off mode what will the crew do
Immediately exit
Notify
142
What is the easiest way to move people in a metro incident on the right of way
Most efficient way is to move people by train
143
What is the best way to deal with a incident in a tunnel
Allow metro to bring the train to the closest station
| 3rd rail will be on
144
What options do metro have when a metro car is stalled or derailed in a tunnel
Rescue train
145
Who has the ability to uncouple train cars
Train operator
146
Who is responsible for opening emergency exits
Wagon driver after they supply the standpipe
147
Metro have Diesel work locomotives that can used in major incident how many hours could it take up to arrive
4 hours
148
One 8 car metro train can hold as many a ___ passengers
1800 passengers
149
A mass casualty event is defined as ___ or more patients
9
150
At least ___ personnel should be assigned to carry one stretcher
4
151
How many firefighters will it take to move 25 non ambulatory patients
100 firefighters
152
What does ETEC stand for
E-Emergency
T-Tunnel
E-Evacuation
C-Cart
153
___ firefighters can move up to 4 victims using a ETEC
2 firefighters
154
Who is responsible for establishing the EMS loading zone
The 1st EMS unit on the scene
155
Metro has the following SOGs for evacuation
1. Move train to the nearest station or above ground
2. Rescue Train
3. Breakaway operation
4. Evacuation by foot
156
Trauma centers are equipped to treat up to __ level 1 trauma patients any more than that they would need to call for additional staff
2 patients
157
Metro is possibly ___ feet underground
150 feet
158
A tunnel is up to ___ miles from a point of access
1/2 mile
159
At least ___ personnel should be assigned to carry one stretcher
4
160
2 firefighters can move up to ___ victims on the ETEC cart
4 victims
161
The area where EMS units can effectively park as close to the scene to load patients and transport is called the ___ zone which falls under the transport group
EMS loading
162
A mass casualty support unit has supplies to treat up tom___ victims
50 victims
163
An ambulance bus can transport up ___ stretchers and ____ ambulatory patients
8 stretchers
12 ambulatory patients
164
The ____ is responsible for the implementation of the incident action plan within the EMS Branch
EMS Branch Director
165
The EMS branch director reports to the ___ section chief
Operations
166
The EMS branch director supervises the _____& ____ groups
Medical
Transport
167
The medical group supervisor oversees the ___&_____ groups
Triage
Treatment
168
The triage group supervisor reports directly to the ____ group supervisor
Medical
169
The treatment group supervisor reports directly to the ____ group supervisor
Medical
170
The transport group supervisor reports to the ___
EMS Branch Director
171
The movement of victims from triage to either treatment or transports fall under the ___ group leader
Triage
172
With a large scale incident the treatment group leader will supervise the ____,____,and ____ group leader
Red
Yellow
Green
173
___ level and the ____ between the station entrance is the EMS Loading Zone prime area
Mezzanine
Sidewalk
174
All units expect the __ will enter the same station entrance
4th Due Engine
175
The ____ is responsible for providing a second water supply to the station standpipe
4th Due Engine
176
Who provides size up conditions at the alternate entrance
4th Due Engine
177
Rescue squad will position itself within close proximity to what portion of the metro system
Station Elevator
178
All units other than standpipe supplying engine rescue squad and 1st BFC will stage at least ___ away
One Block
179
The ___ due BFC will park near the station entrance
1st due BFC
180
The ___ BFC- FFD serves as the metro liaison
2nd Due BFC
181
What engine company is in charge of accountability
3rd Due Engine
182
The 3rd due engine officer will serve as the accountability officer position himself next to the ____ with BFC accountability board
Main entrance
183
Recon Group units
1st Due Engine
2nd Due Engine
1st Due Truck
184
Who serves as the recon branch director
Special Operations BFC
185
If initial reports include a crash derailment or the potential for a mass casualty incident what other units will be dispatched
2nd Squad
Mass Casualty Support Group
186
The ___ unit will be added to the initial response if reports include an explosion hazardous material release multiple victims or unknown cost
Hazard Material Unit
187
The incident commander will set up their command post in the street near the ____
Main entrance
188
____ initially will be assigned the initial necessary safety function until the arrival of the Safety BFC
Recon Group Truck
189
The officer and F/F doing accountability report directly to who
Incident Commander
190
Other personnel assigned to the 3rd due engine company that are not part of the accountability personnel report to who
Recon Branch Director
191
Initial companies that are already operating within the hazard zone before accountability is established are to leave their respective UDCs where
1st Due Engine Officers seat
192
Check point where accountability into the hazard zone beings is called
The Entry Control Point
193
When a roll call is ordered the accountability firefighter will make a list of all units that have entered at the control point _____ and then return to the entry control point
Carry the list to the IC
194
Which chief is responsible for the management of all fire rescue and EMS operation on the metro incident
Operation Section Chief
195
Who serves as the operation section chief until the arrival of a higher ranking FD official
1st Due BFC
196
Who is the recon branch director
SPOPS BFC
197
Two firefighters are assigned to the recon branch director where will they be pulled from
3rd Due Engine
198
If SPOPS BC is not available to be recon branch director who will be dispatched
A BFC
199
The recon branch director will establish the forward command post where
Kiosk
200
The order for the recon group to approach the metro emergency comes from
Recon Group Director
201
The ___ is responsible to command and coordinate the best location for triage and treatment areas and coordinates these plans with the ___
Recon Group Director
EMS Branch Director
202
Ventilation assessment will be done by the
Recon Group Director
203
There is an option for an ___ to fill the position of the Metro
Administrative BFC
204
Who is the preferred BC to act as the metro liaison
BFC 2
205
Who can direct the metro liaison to respond to the Metro ROCC
The IC or the DFC Ops
206
The Metro Liaison BC will contact ROCC at 202-962-1650 or 202-962-1970 and ask to speak with the_____
Rail Assistant Superintendent
207
The Metro Liaison BC will coordinate with the ___ ensuring all personnel are account for and not in danger prior to re-energizing the 3rd rail
IC
208
Recon Group consists of
3 officers
8 firefighters ( 2 from both engines and 4 from truck)
209
If in command of the recon group use the ___ designation while transmitting on the radio
Recon Group Supervisor
210
The ____ officer will notify the recon group director that they entering the station
1st Due Engine
211
A further size-up of the incident will be done at ____ or current location with pertinent train 3rd rail power and vent fan status
Kiosk
212
An example of organizing the scene of a metro emergency would be ____
Assign 2 firefighters to count passengers and assess injuries
213
If the scene dictates placing EMS personnel in a hazardous environment, the IC will designate a fire officer as the ____ to handle triage
Triage Officer
214
The wagon driver of the 2nd due engine will_____
Back-Up
Assist the 1st Due
Assist other wagon drivers
215
One of the functions of the first due truck is to provide_____
Lighting
216
Use of the ___ and _____ will be done by the first due truck
Hot stick
WSAD
217
Wheel chocks will be placed ____
1st Car
Both sides of one wheel
218
The 1st due truck company will operate the___ if necessary to operate near the undercarriage of the train
Filter Capacitor Discharge
219
When numbering train cars with medical tape or spray paint the number must be a minimum of _____
24 inches
220
The 1st due truck coordinates with the ____ on all safety related tasks
Safety Officer
221
If there is not an alternate entrance the 4th due engine will
Open the emergency exit on the sidewalk
222
At a single entry station the alternate entrance will be the ___
Emergency Exit
223
The Rescue Squad reports to___
Operations
224
The Squad will park at ____
Station Elevator
225
The driver of the squad will___
Stay with his unit
226
The ____ is responsible for evacuating all passengers from the scene of an incident and coordinating their medical needs with EMS
Evacuation Branch
227
To simply managing groups they will be named by the ____ and the task they have been assigned
Station they have entered
228
We must initially approach the incident from ___ to search the right of way for evacuees and ensure access to the site
Both directions
229
Metro OCC knows the exact location of every train and that is identified by
Chain Marker Numbers
230
On a metro tunnel incident the initial deployment strategy call for the _____,_____,____ at both stations to take initial actions
Recon Group
Water Supply
Accountability/Control Units
231
Where will the IC set up a command post
In the street near Primary Station Entry Control Point
232
Who will initially be the Recon Branch Director
Special Operations BFC
233
Who will perform the initial necessary safety functions on a Metro incident
Trucks assigned to the primary and secondary station
234
Recon Group reports to
Operations
235
Who will Recon Branch Director be assigned
Primary & Secondary Station Recon Groups
1 Firefighters from 3rd due
2 Firefighters from 4th due
236
What groups may be necessary to form an addition to the Recon Group
Rescue Group and Evacuation Group
237
In the Recon group who take action to address safety
Truck officer
238
The Recon Group should push the the ____ in every blue light box along the way the way and test every new section of 3rd rail encountered
ETS
239
When is used to confirm exact location of an incident
Chain Markers
240
Changes of what can be recommended by the Recon Group but will not be made without approval
Ventilation
241
5 modes of travel for moving victims are
* Walking
* Stretchers
* Stokes
* ETEC
* Rescue Trains
242
What is the objective of the Water Supply Group on a tunnel incident
* Supply Primary Station
* Secondary Station
* 3 Tunnel standpipes
243
Who is in charge of the Water Supply Group
OIC of the 4th due Engine
244
On a Metro Tunnel Incident the 1st due Engine officer will carry the ____ and ___
Metro Bag
Knox Box Keys
245
On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due engine line and layout will carry
* Standpipe Hose
| * Gated Wye
246
On a metro tunnel incident the 2nd due Engine OIC will carry
* UDC
* Metro Bag
* Halligan
247
On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck OIC will carry
* UDC
* WSAD
* Thermal Imaging Camera
248
On a metro tunnel incident 1st due truck bar man will carry
* Halligan
| * Forcible Entry Tools
249
On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck hook man will carry
* EMS Jump Bag
* Oxygen
* AED
250
On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck driver handles
* Light Bag
| * Lights
251
On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck tiller man will carry
* Metro Bag
| * Hook
252
How many wagons make up the water supply group on a tunnel incident
5 Engines
253
Initially ___ engines and ___ truck will be dispatched to the secondary station
2 Engines
1 Truck
254
Once a wagon driver located their assigned tunnel standpipe connection they should give a ___ on the correct tactical channel
Size Up
255
Where do the 1st due Engine and 1st due Truck meet in the secondary station
Kiosk
256
The 1st due Engine and 1st due Truck at the secondary station will form the
Secondary Station Recon Group
257
Who is responsible for accountability at the secondary station
2nd due Engine
258
Where will the UDCs be placed at the secondary station once level 3 accountability is established
In the metro bag of the 2nd due Engine
259
If additional resources are dispatched to the secondary station which will include a BFC the UDCs will be transferred where
BFC Accountability Board
260
Who is responsible for controlling civilians access to and egress from the secondary station
2nd due Engine
261
Units will assume ____ staging unless otherwise ordered by the IC
Level 1
262
Chiefs are in charge of
Sections
263
Directors are in charge of
Branches
264
Supervisors are in charge of
Groups and Divisions
265
Sections chiefs report to
IC
266
Branch Directors report to
Operations
267
Metro passengers should be evacuated through ___ whenever possible
The station entrance
268
How far are the right of way fences gates or overpasses
Every 800 feet
269
What's the number on the metro key ring open these overpasses and gates
Metro Key number 2595
270
When dealing with metro incidents such as smoke train derailment what level accountability is effect
Level 3
271
Who is the level 3 accountability entry control officer
3rd due Engine
272
Evacuation with the aerial platform will be ____ process due to its limited size of the platform
Slow
273
Tower 3 generally can only hold up to ____ people at a time
4
274
____ will be added as the 3rd truck on all metro incident where the tracks or station elevated
Tower 3
275
The safety walks along the aerial right of way are ____ inches wide
22 inches
276
Metro recommend having evacuees exit the train onto the ____ then descend onto the track right of way
Safety Walk
277
In some cases metro prefers evacuees to walk outside of the track ____ the 3rd rail due to wires and cables in between the tracks
Opposite
278
The ____ is a a resource available to IC on metro incident that allows them to use data from chemical sensors located in selected stations
CB-EMIS
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C-Chemical
B-Biological
E-Emergency
M-Management
I-Information
S-System
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279
When metro OCC advises Fire/EMS of an alert the sensors have received the alarm ____
Twice
280
Flammable gases that may be encountered near metro right away are gasoline, LPG, and ____
Natural Gas
281
Flammable vapor and gas right of way detection systems are located every ____ feet along with the ETS boxes and at right of way gate
800 feet
282
Flammable vapor and gas detection sensors are located in the ____ portion of tunnels where gas or vapor is the most likely to accumulate
Lowest
283
Flammable vapor and gas detection sensors are calibrated so that a warning is transmitted if ____ of the LFL for the product is reached
20 percent
284
RINIP
R-Recognition
I-Identification
N-Notification
I-Isolation
P-Protection
285
When staging on a hazardous materials metro incident consider uphill upwind ____ other nearby metro station entrance vents as factors for avoiding contamination
Use buildings for shielding
286
Within the metro system if a mass casualty incident is declared what other units will be requested if not dispatched
2nd Squad
Mass casualty task force
EMS units added or needed
287
When there is an emergency in a traction power station fire department members will not be allowed to enter until ____ and ____ personnel have arrived on the scene confirmed power is off and given permission for FD personnel to enter
Metro and Pepco
288
Incidents at Brentwood Yard should be treated as other ___ emergencies with several exceptions
Surface right of way
289
All of the Metro OCC functions are replaced by the ___ in the Yard control tower known as Brentwood Tower
Interlocking Operator
290
The ____ and other Metro employees in the yard are in radio contact with the control tower
Guard at the gate
291
A ___ should meet the fire department at the gate
Escort
292
The yard control tower is located on the ____ floor in the SW corner of the ____ and can be reached by the stairwell by the south entrance of the building
2nd floor
Major Repair Building
293
The IC should set up the Command Post at the ___
Control Tower
294
The control tower has a good view of most of the yard and the rest can be viewed by ___ remote cameras
2
295
There are no blue light box and ETS for the tracks in the yard except the ___ area on the west side of the major repair building
Wash Track
296
Power to all of the tracks must be removed by the ____
Control Tower
297
Trains are restricted to travel speeds of ____ to ____ mph while in the yard
10 to 12 mph
298
If a train exceeds ____ mph they are automatically stopped
15 mph
299
All department apparatus and trains in the yard must stop at all tracks sound their horn wait ___ seconds and then proceed across the road
5 seconds
300
The ____ at Brentwood Yard is where maintenance and repairs are done to Metro rail cars
Major Repair Building
301
Since there is no 3rd rail inside the Major Repair Building ___ power sources are provided to move rail cars or power them up for repairs
2 power sources
302
The 2 power sources are ___ and ____
Stinger Trolley
Shop Power
303
The first power source is a ___ line that runs from the red and white striped boxes located along with walls
Shop Power
304
The shop power line is a ____ volt line that plugs into a receiving nipple located on the lower side of the car
750
305
To remove power to the shop power lines depress the ___ button located on the side of the red and white striped boxes from which the line originates
Red button
306
The second electrical source is called a ____ which is a ceiling mounted 750 volt power source that rolls along tracks from the front to the back of the building
Stinger Trolley
307
The string trolley is connected to a power ____ on a rail car when its desired to move the rail car outside where it will make contact with a traditional 3rd rail
Pick up shoe (collector paddle)
308
A ___ is attached to the floor level power line which is then attached to each individual stringer trolley
Deadman Switch
309
To power the stringer trolley the deadman switch must be ___ and ____
Depressed
Held
310
When a deadman switch is depressed for any stringer trolley in the facility ____ colored lights illuminate and a buzzer sounds throughout the building
Orange Light
311
Units operating in this building must use caution because there are ____ near the ceiling in areas away from the stringer trolleys and overhead joists
Exposed Wires
312
No ___ is to be done in the Major Repair Building until power is confirmed to be down and tested with a hot stick
Laddering
313
Metro has ____ that should be used in lieu of department ladders
Wooden Ladders
314
The 1st due Engine company will connect their soft sleeve to the hydrant on the ____ end of the Major Repair Building
North End
315
The 2nd due Engine will connect their soft sleeve to the hydrant at the ____ end of the Major Repair Building
South End
