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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

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2
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What units do you get on a metro station box alarm?

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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

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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

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4
Q

What specialty unit will be dispatched on all aerial box alarms

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Tower 3 will be dispatched as 3rd due truck on all aerial stations

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5
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What station is designated primary

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The station closes to the incident

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6
Q

How many Engines and trucks are dispatched to the secondary station

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2 Engines

1 Truck

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7
Q

What is ROCC

A

R- Rail

O- Operations

C- Control

C- Center

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8
Q

Metro Local Alarm consists of

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3 Engines

2 Trucks

1 BFC

1 SOPs

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9
Q

Metro standpipes

A

Hydrant pressure

150 psi

Reverse or hand lay

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10
Q

Truck Companies will be concern with

A

Safety

Emergency medical care

Logistics

Support Functions

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11
Q

The ____ has been designed to meet the challenge of a major metro incident

A

N- National

I- Incident

M- Management

S- System

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12
Q

Some NIMS charts focus on specific

A

Sections

Branches

Groups

Divisions

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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

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14
Q

Possible derailment what extra units is added

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2nd Squad

Mass casualty task force

Additional EMS units

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15
Q

When ROCC contacts OUC, what information sheet does OUC use to take information about the event

A

Metro rail system incident worksheet

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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

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17
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What chief will be the second dispatched chief on a metro station box

A

Special Operations Chief

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18
Q

What two factors allowed for identifying the location of incidents in the metro system

A

ROCC and Cameras

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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

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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

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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

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22
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On a metro local alarm where should the command post be located

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Near the entry control point

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23
Q

Who will the IC unify command with

A

Metro Officials

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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

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25
Q

What 2 forms shall the IC use on a local metro alarm to ensure uniformity

A

Tactical worksheet

Metro Incident size up sheet

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26
Q

Can the truck officer in the recon group as the group supervisor be responsible for safety

A

Yes

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27
Q

On a metro local alarm does the first due engine company still need to leave their PAT tags on the front seat

A

Yes

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28
Q

Where is a good place for units assigned to the recon group in the metro station

A

The Kiosk

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29
Q

On a metro local alarm the truck driver will stay with the truck while all other members report to the station

A

False

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30
Q

On metro local alarm where will the 2nd due truck report

A

Stage until assigned by IC

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31
Q

On a metro local alarm how far will the 3rd due engine company stage

A

2 Blocks away

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32
Q

How many rescue squads are dispatched on a metro rescue alarm

A

One

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33
Q

Personnel in the ROW must always watch for

A

Unexpected train movement

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34
Q

No one will enter a track bed until

A
  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
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35
Q

WSAD

A

W- Warning

S- Strobe

A- Alarm

D- Device

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36
Q

ETS

A

E- Emergency

T- Trip

S- Switch

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37
Q

The 3rd rail is not one continuous rail

A

True

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38
Q

Blue light box station and ETS are not places at every end of each 3rd rail

A

True

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39
Q

How many different sections of 3rd rail is in a switching area

A

6

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40
Q

The electrical power that controls switches is ____ from the 3rd rail

A

Independent

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41
Q

Switches operate instantly without warning and close with ___ pounds of pressure

A

Several hundred

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42
Q

If one collector paddle or pickup shoe is a n contact with any energized rail then ___ paddles are energized

A

ALL

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43
Q

Use how many chocks to chock a wheel on each side of the car

A

4 Chocks

Front and Back

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44
Q

No one will work alone in tunnel areas..the ____ system will be used

A

The Buddy System

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45
Q

All personnel will carry a __ when in the tunnel ROW

A

Flashlight

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46
Q

Chopper control cars and multiple manufacturers cars will store electrical current in their resistor grids for up to ___

A

15 minutes

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47
Q

The Filter Capacitor Discharge Switch (FCDS) must be operated to discharge the resistor grids… once operated electrical power should be discharged in about___

A

15 seconds

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48
Q

Personnel will not enter any shaft except when it is also a ____ with a stairway and ___

A

Emergency Exit

Permission granted by IC

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49
Q

Fan and vents shafts which only have fixed ladders will not be use

A

True

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50
Q

When flagging personnel shall be equipped with ___ and ___

A

Hand light and Radio

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51
Q

Flaggers should be position ___ feet from each side incident for metro trains

A

Approximately 750 feet

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52
Q

When flagging and a train approaches stand in a safe area and swing light___ across the tracks

A

Horizontally

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53
Q

Who carry WSAD

A

Truck companies

Squads

Air Units

Hazmat Units

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54
Q

At least __ WSAD will be used whenever personnel are in the track bed

A

At least 1

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55
Q

At least __ WSAD will be placed on each section of 3rd rail that personnel are exposed to in the work area

A

At least 1

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56
Q

At least __ WSAD will be placed in front of and behind the involved train

A

At least 1

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57
Q

Crossovers and inter-locks may require how many WSAD’s

A

4 to 6

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58
Q

Personnel Accountability System defines Hazard Zone

A

Any area that requires and SCBA

Or if firefighter is at risk of

Becoming lost

Trapped

Injured

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59
Q

Level ___ Entry control accountability will be required in a metro incidents

A

Level 3

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60
Q

Level 3 entry control accountability mandates using only ___ point of entry’s

A

1

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61
Q

Generally there should only be __ or ___ Entry control points for an incident but never more then____

A

1

2

No more then 3

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62
Q

The entry control point will be at the __ level of the main station entrance

A

Street Level

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63
Q

Prior to the establishment of an accountability officer the ___ will be used

A

Interim Accountability System

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64
Q

It is recommended that alternate entry control points be staffed by a accountability officer when more them ___ units are ordered to enter

A

More than 2 units

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65
Q

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

A

2nd Engine Company

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66
Q

The ___ due engine at the primary station is accountability

A

3rd due Engine

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67
Q

At least ___ firefighter will assist with the accountability officer who is the OIC of the accountability unit

A

At 1 firefighter

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68
Q

Tunnel incident there will only be ___ firefighter from the 3rd engine available to assist the Recon Branch Director

A

1 firefighter

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69
Q

Personnel performing accountability will

A
  1. Report to the entry control point
  2. Pick up the BFCs accountability board
  3. Collect UDC’s
  4. Assist with roll call
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70
Q

When 2nd due engine arrives at the secondary station they will gather UDCs and place them in the ___

A

Metro Bag

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71
Q

During roll call if any unit or member is unaccounted for ___ attempts will be made to contact them then a MAYDAY declared

A

2 attempts

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72
Q

How will a flagger be posted for railroads incidents such as CSX Amtrak and B&O

A

2 miles

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73
Q

At what point will and accountability officer be assigned to the alternate entrance on a metro box

A

When 2 or more units enter

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74
Q

Prior to entering and alternate entry control point what will the accountability officer inform the IC

A

Unit number and number of personnel entering

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75
Q

What is the general safety rule when entering the metro at an alternate entry control point

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When 2 members enter 2 should be waiting outside

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76
Q

If and when the alternate entry control point is staffed with and accountability officer what level accountability will be used

A

Level 3

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77
Q

When level 3 accountability is in effect where will personnel exit once they have entered

A

Same entry control point

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78
Q

Why is the 2nd due engine company the accountability control unit at the secondary station

A

Because they don’t send any personnel to assist the Recon Branch

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79
Q

When assigned as the accountability officer who will be there to assist them

A

At least 1 firefighter

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80
Q

When reporting to the entry control point as the accountability officer where can you find all of the UDCs

A

On 1st due Officers seat

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81
Q

The department transition to the ___ digital trunking radio system greatly to improve the ability of radios I. Metro location

A

800 MHz

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82
Q

What system was used by the department unit the year 2007

A

Command Conference Line

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83
Q

Where are the 5 locations u can find a phone in metro

A
  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
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84
Q

How many phones lines in the Kiosks

A

2 lines

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85
Q

What is PERS

A

P- Passenger

E- Emergency

R- Reporting

S- System

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86
Q

What is PERS

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An intercom system connecting the platform with the Kiosk

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87
Q

Where is the PERS located

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In a pylon 200 for from the end of the platform

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88
Q

What 2 components make up the trains communication system

A

Radio

Public Address

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89
Q

What are the 4 talk around channels

A

015

016

A15

A16

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90
Q

What is the preferred method of communication in metro

A

Face to Face

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91
Q

Almost all attack lines in metro facilities will be operating from

A

Standpipes

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92
Q

Wagon drivers should ___ lines you the Siamese connections whenever possible and position the wagon at the ___

A

Hand lay

Hydrant

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93
Q

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

A

Siamese connection to hydrant reverse layout

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94
Q

Are station and tunnel standpipes interconnected

A

No

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95
Q

Who will ensure that standpipes are supplied

A

Water supply group supervisor

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96
Q

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

A

5 Dry independent standpipes

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97
Q

Where are the 5 standpipes to be charged during a tunnel incident

A
  1. Covering the train location
  2. Inbound side
  3. Outbound side
  4. Primary station
  5. Secondary station
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98
Q

Supplying ___ tunnel standpipe in the area of a incident allows for variation in actual location and protection for firefighters

A

3

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99
Q

If the company is responsible for a tunnel standpipe they will meet with the ___ and receive their assignment

A

Water supply group supervisor

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100
Q

Always position the wagon ____ blocks away

A

1 or 2 blocks away

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101
Q

After charging the hydrant note the static pressure on the ___

A

Intake gauge

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102
Q

If ordered to increase pressure on a metro standpipe slowly build up pressure until ___ psi is reached

A

150 psi

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103
Q

When the standpipe is charged the ___ pressure should equal its previous value

A

Static

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104
Q

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

A

15 minutes

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105
Q

If the wagon driver senses a problem with metro standpipe they will contact the ____ and if they don’t answer contact

A

Water supply group supervisor

Operations

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106
Q

Our goals regarding a metro fire are to coordinate __ evacuation access for fire and rescue forces and fire suppression

A

Ventilation

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107
Q

Normal ventilation of stations and tunnels is accomplished by a system of

A

Fans

Dampers

Thermostatic

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108
Q

Fans and dampers operate automatically by the thermostat when pre selected temperature are reached

A

True

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109
Q

What 2 ways are fans and damper manually operated

A

Supervisory at OCC

Local fan control panel ( near each fan )

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110
Q

The local fan control panel has a switch with 4 positions

A
  1. Automatic
  2. Emergency supply
  3. Emergency exhaust
  4. Off
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111
Q

OCC can only override the thermostatic control when the local fan switch in the automatic position

A

True

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112
Q

A __ light is lit when the local fan switch is in automatic position

A

Green light

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113
Q

If the fan switch is in the emergency supply or emergency exhaust a __ light will be displayed

A

Red light

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114
Q

Air is circulated by the __ action of trains moving through the tunnel as trains move they push air in front of them

A

Piston

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115
Q

Unless there is a very good reason OCC initial ventilation direction should not be altered

A

True

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116
Q

If OCC has control of the fans which color will be present on the fan control

A

Green

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117
Q

The 2 considerations for controlling ventilation at the local fan control panel are

A

Time required

Sending personnel

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118
Q

What is the only exception the fire service can take control of the operated fan and control panel

A

When units enter a combination fan or emergency exit shaft

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119
Q

Fan shafts terminate at ___ level

A

Ground level

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120
Q

Sidewalks buildings next to the metro fan shaft may require ___ if smoke heat or gases accumulate

A

Isolation

Evacuation

Ventilation

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121
Q

The ___ is an excellent resource for air quality monitoring in stations and tunnels

A

Hazmat Unit

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122
Q

___ powered tools should be used as much as possible to avoid gasoline fumes and carbon monoxide

A

Battery

Electric powered

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123
Q

Ventilation in metro station is accomplished by __ at the ceiling and the ___

A

Dome relief vents

Under platform exhaust

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124
Q

What does UPE

A

Under Platform Exhaust

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125
Q

The under platform exhaust system control panels are located in __ at each end of the station platform

A

Mechanical Rooms

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126
Q

Each panel control the UPE system for __ of the station

A

1/2 station

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127
Q

The UPE in the following station can only operate in the supply mode

A

DuPont Circle

Farragut North

Metro Center

Gallery Place/Judiciary Square

Union station

128
Q

Controls for station fans operate the same way as tunnel fans

A

True

129
Q

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

A

Exhaust Mode

130
Q

Up to __ passengers may be evacuating the train away from heat and smoke

A

1600 passengers

131
Q

IC should consider __ if metro asks to move trains during an incident

A

Air blasts from moving train

132
Q

In what mode do we place fans for a fire on the mezzanine level of a metro station

A

Supply mode

133
Q

For a mezzanine level where do we want the smoke to go

A

Force smoke up the escalators of the station

134
Q

Should we change the direction of airflow upon arrival at a fire in the tunnel

A

No it should be already chosen prior to our arrival

135
Q

If escalators are blocked at the platform ___ can be used to move passengers

A

Trains

136
Q

The dampers on the nearby vent shafts will be __

A

Closed

137
Q

How will venting be done in an area between metro fan shafts

A

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
Q

How will venting be done in an area under a fan shaft

A

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
Q

What 4 considerations will be met before units enter a Fan/Emergency Exit

A
  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
Q

When units enter a fan shaft the fans will be placed in what mode

A

Manual Supply

Manual Off

141
Q

If a fan shaft does not have a manual off mode what will the crew do

A

Immediately exit

Notify

142
Q

What is the easiest way to move people in a metro incident on the right of way

A

Most efficient way is to move people by train

143
Q

What is the best way to deal with a incident in a tunnel

A

Allow metro to bring the train to the closest station

3rd rail will be on

144
Q

What options do metro have when a metro car is stalled or derailed in a tunnel

A

Rescue train

145
Q

Who has the ability to uncouple train cars

A

Train operator

146
Q

Who is responsible for opening emergency exits

A

Wagon driver after they supply the standpipe

147
Q

Metro have Diesel work locomotives that can used in major incident how many hours could it take up to arrive

A

4 hours

148
Q

One 8 car metro train can hold as many a ___ passengers

A

1800 passengers

149
Q

A mass casualty event is defined as ___ or more patients

A

9

150
Q

At least ___ personnel should be assigned to carry one stretcher

A

4

151
Q

How many firefighters will it take to move 25 non ambulatory patients

A

100 firefighters

152
Q

What does ETEC stand for

A

E-Emergency

T-Tunnel

E-Evacuation

C-Cart

153
Q

___ firefighters can move up to 4 victims using a ETEC

A

2 firefighters

154
Q

Who is responsible for establishing the EMS loading zone

A

The 1st EMS unit on the scene

155
Q

Metro has the following SOGs for evacuation

A
  1. Move train to the nearest station or above ground
  2. Rescue Train
  3. Breakaway operation
  4. Evacuation by foot
156
Q

Trauma centers are equipped to treat up to __ level 1 trauma patients any more than that they would need to call for additional staff

A

2 patients

157
Q

Metro is possibly ___ feet underground

A

150 feet

158
Q

A tunnel is up to ___ miles from a point of access

A

1/2 mile

159
Q

At least ___ personnel should be assigned to carry one stretcher

A

4

160
Q

2 firefighters can move up to ___ victims on the ETEC cart

A

4 victims

161
Q

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

A

EMS loading

162
Q

A mass casualty support unit has supplies to treat up tom___ victims

A

50 victims

163
Q

An ambulance bus can transport up ___ stretchers and ____ ambulatory patients

A

8 stretchers

12 ambulatory patients

164
Q

The ____ is responsible for the implementation of the incident action plan within the EMS Branch

A

EMS Branch Director

165
Q

The EMS branch director reports to the ___ section chief

A

Operations

166
Q

The EMS branch director supervises the _____& ____ groups

A

Medical

Transport

167
Q

The medical group supervisor oversees the ___&_____ groups

A

Triage

Treatment

168
Q

The triage group supervisor reports directly to the ____ group supervisor

A

Medical

169
Q

The treatment group supervisor reports directly to the ____ group supervisor

A

Medical

170
Q

The transport group supervisor reports to the ___

A

EMS Branch Director

171
Q

The movement of victims from triage to either treatment or transports fall under the ___ group leader

A

Triage

172
Q

With a large scale incident the treatment group leader will supervise the ____,____,and ____ group leader

A

Red

Yellow

Green

173
Q

___ level and the ____ between the station entrance is the EMS Loading Zone prime area

A

Mezzanine

Sidewalk

174
Q

All units expect the __ will enter the same station entrance

A

4th Due Engine

175
Q

The ____ is responsible for providing a second water supply to the station standpipe

A

4th Due Engine

176
Q

Who provides size up conditions at the alternate entrance

A

4th Due Engine

177
Q

Rescue squad will position itself within close proximity to what portion of the metro system

A

Station Elevator

178
Q

All units other than standpipe supplying engine rescue squad and 1st BFC will stage at least ___ away

A

One Block

179
Q

The ___ due BFC will park near the station entrance

A

1st due BFC

180
Q

The ___ BFC- FFD serves as the metro liaison

A

2nd Due BFC

181
Q

What engine company is in charge of accountability

A

3rd Due Engine

182
Q

The 3rd due engine officer will serve as the accountability officer position himself next to the ____ with BFC accountability board

A

Main entrance

183
Q

Recon Group units

A

1st Due Engine

2nd Due Engine

1st Due Truck

184
Q

Who serves as the recon branch director

A

Special Operations BFC

185
Q

If initial reports include a crash derailment or the potential for a mass casualty incident what other units will be dispatched

A

2nd Squad

Mass Casualty Support Group

186
Q

The ___ unit will be added to the initial response if reports include an explosion hazardous material release multiple victims or unknown cost

A

Hazard Material Unit

187
Q

The incident commander will set up their command post in the street near the ____

A

Main entrance

188
Q

____ initially will be assigned the initial necessary safety function until the arrival of the Safety BFC

A

Recon Group Truck

189
Q

The officer and F/F doing accountability report directly to who

A

Incident Commander

190
Q

Other personnel assigned to the 3rd due engine company that are not part of the accountability personnel report to who

A

Recon Branch Director

191
Q

Initial companies that are already operating within the hazard zone before accountability is established are to leave their respective UDCs where

A

1st Due Engine Officers seat

192
Q

Check point where accountability into the hazard zone beings is called

A

The Entry Control Point

193
Q

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

A

Carry the list to the IC

194
Q

Which chief is responsible for the management of all fire rescue and EMS operation on the metro incident

A

Operation Section Chief

195
Q

Who serves as the operation section chief until the arrival of a higher ranking FD official

A

1st Due BFC

196
Q

Who is the recon branch director

A

SPOPS BFC

197
Q

Two firefighters are assigned to the recon branch director where will they be pulled from

A

3rd Due Engine

198
Q

If SPOPS BC is not available to be recon branch director who will be dispatched

A

A BFC

199
Q

The recon branch director will establish the forward command post where

A

Kiosk

200
Q

The order for the recon group to approach the metro emergency comes from

A

Recon Group Director

201
Q

The ___ is responsible to command and coordinate the best location for triage and treatment areas and coordinates these plans with the ___

A

Recon Group Director

EMS Branch Director

202
Q

Ventilation assessment will be done by the

A

Recon Group Director

203
Q

There is an option for an ___ to fill the position of the Metro

A

Administrative BFC

204
Q

Who is the preferred BC to act as the metro liaison

A

BFC 2

205
Q

Who can direct the metro liaison to respond to the Metro ROCC

A

The IC or the DFC Ops

206
Q

The Metro Liaison BC will contact ROCC at 202-962-1650 or 202-962-1970 and ask to speak with the_____

A

Rail Assistant Superintendent

207
Q

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

A

IC

208
Q

Recon Group consists of

A

3 officers

8 firefighters ( 2 from both engines and 4 from truck)

209
Q

If in command of the recon group use the ___ designation while transmitting on the radio

A

Recon Group Supervisor

210
Q

The ____ officer will notify the recon group director that they entering the station

A

1st Due Engine

211
Q

A further size-up of the incident will be done at ____ or current location with pertinent train 3rd rail power and vent fan status

A

Kiosk

212
Q

An example of organizing the scene of a metro emergency would be ____

A

Assign 2 firefighters to count passengers and assess injuries

213
Q

If the scene dictates placing EMS personnel in a hazardous environment, the IC will designate a fire officer as the ____ to handle triage

A

Triage Officer

214
Q

The wagon driver of the 2nd due engine will_____

A

Back-Up

Assist the 1st Due

Assist other wagon drivers

215
Q

One of the functions of the first due truck is to provide_____

A

Lighting

216
Q

Use of the ___ and _____ will be done by the first due truck

A

Hot stick

WSAD

217
Q

Wheel chocks will be placed ____

A

1st Car

Both sides of one wheel

218
Q

The 1st due truck company will operate the___ if necessary to operate near the undercarriage of the train

A

Filter Capacitor Discharge

219
Q

When numbering train cars with medical tape or spray paint the number must be a minimum of _____

A

24 inches

220
Q

The 1st due truck coordinates with the ____ on all safety related tasks

A

Safety Officer

221
Q

If there is not an alternate entrance the 4th due engine will

A

Open the emergency exit on the sidewalk

222
Q

At a single entry station the alternate entrance will be the ___

A

Emergency Exit

223
Q

The Rescue Squad reports to___

A

Operations

224
Q

The Squad will park at ____

A

Station Elevator

225
Q

The driver of the squad will___

A

Stay with his unit

226
Q

The ____ is responsible for evacuating all passengers from the scene of an incident and coordinating their medical needs with EMS

A

Evacuation Branch

227
Q

To simply managing groups they will be named by the ____ and the task they have been assigned

A

Station they have entered

228
Q

We must initially approach the incident from ___ to search the right of way for evacuees and ensure access to the site

A

Both directions

229
Q

Metro OCC knows the exact location of every train and that is identified by

A

Chain Marker Numbers

230
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the initial deployment strategy call for the _____,_____,____ at both stations to take initial actions

A

Recon Group

Water Supply

Accountability/Control Units

231
Q

Where will the IC set up a command post

A

In the street near Primary Station Entry Control Point

232
Q

Who will initially be the Recon Branch Director

A

Special Operations BFC

233
Q

Who will perform the initial necessary safety functions on a Metro incident

A

Trucks assigned to the primary and secondary station

234
Q

Recon Group reports to

A

Operations

235
Q

Who will Recon Branch Director be assigned

A

Primary & Secondary Station Recon Groups

1 Firefighters from 3rd due

2 Firefighters from 4th due

236
Q

What groups may be necessary to form an addition to the Recon Group

A

Rescue Group and Evacuation Group

237
Q

In the Recon group who take action to address safety

A

Truck officer

238
Q

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

A

ETS

239
Q

When is used to confirm exact location of an incident

A

Chain Markers

240
Q

Changes of what can be recommended by the Recon Group but will not be made without approval

A

Ventilation

241
Q

5 modes of travel for moving victims are

A
  • Walking
  • Stretchers
  • Stokes
  • ETEC
  • Rescue Trains
242
Q

What is the objective of the Water Supply Group on a tunnel incident

A
  • Supply Primary Station
  • Secondary Station
  • 3 Tunnel standpipes
243
Q

Who is in charge of the Water Supply Group

A

OIC of the 4th due Engine

244
Q

On a Metro Tunnel Incident the 1st due Engine officer will carry the ____ and ___

A

Metro Bag

Knox Box Keys

245
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due engine line and layout will carry

A
  • Standpipe Hose

* Gated Wye

246
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the 2nd due Engine OIC will carry

A
  • UDC
  • Metro Bag
  • Halligan
247
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck OIC will carry

A
  • UDC
  • WSAD
  • Thermal Imaging Camera
248
Q

On a metro tunnel incident 1st due truck bar man will carry

A
  • Halligan

* Forcible Entry Tools

249
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck hook man will carry

A
  • EMS Jump Bag
  • Oxygen
  • AED
250
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck driver handles

A
  • Light Bag

* Lights

251
Q

On a metro tunnel incident the 1st due truck tiller man will carry

A
  • Metro Bag

* Hook

252
Q

How many wagons make up the water supply group on a tunnel incident

A

5 Engines

253
Q

Initially ___ engines and ___ truck will be dispatched to the secondary station

A

2 Engines

1 Truck

254
Q

Once a wagon driver located their assigned tunnel standpipe connection they should give a ___ on the correct tactical channel

A

Size Up

255
Q

Where do the 1st due Engine and 1st due Truck meet in the secondary station

A

Kiosk

256
Q

The 1st due Engine and 1st due Truck at the secondary station will form the

A

Secondary Station Recon Group

257
Q

Who is responsible for accountability at the secondary station

A

2nd due Engine

258
Q

Where will the UDCs be placed at the secondary station once level 3 accountability is established

A

In the metro bag of the 2nd due Engine

259
Q

If additional resources are dispatched to the secondary station which will include a BFC the UDCs will be transferred where

A

BFC Accountability Board

260
Q

Who is responsible for controlling civilians access to and egress from the secondary station

A

2nd due Engine

261
Q

Units will assume ____ staging unless otherwise ordered by the IC

A

Level 1

262
Q

Chiefs are in charge of

A

Sections

263
Q

Directors are in charge of

A

Branches

264
Q

Supervisors are in charge of

A

Groups and Divisions

265
Q

Sections chiefs report to

A

IC

266
Q

Branch Directors report to

A

Operations

267
Q

Metro passengers should be evacuated through ___ whenever possible

A

The station entrance

268
Q

How far are the right of way fences gates or overpasses

A

Every 800 feet

269
Q

What’s the number on the metro key ring open these overpasses and gates

A

Metro Key number 2595

270
Q

When dealing with metro incidents such as smoke train derailment what level accountability is effect

A

Level 3

271
Q

Who is the level 3 accountability entry control officer

A

3rd due Engine

272
Q

Evacuation with the aerial platform will be ____ process due to its limited size of the platform

A

Slow

273
Q

Tower 3 generally can only hold up to ____ people at a time

A

4

274
Q

____ will be added as the 3rd truck on all metro incident where the tracks or station elevated

A

Tower 3

275
Q

The safety walks along the aerial right of way are ____ inches wide

A

22 inches

276
Q

Metro recommend having evacuees exit the train onto the ____ then descend onto the track right of way

A

Safety Walk

277
Q

In some cases metro prefers evacuees to walk outside of the track ____ the 3rd rail due to wires and cables in between the tracks

A

Opposite

278
Q

The ____ is a a resource available to IC on metro incident that allows them to use data from chemical sensors located in selected stations

A

CB-EMIS

C-Chemical
B-Biological 
E-Emergency 
M-Management 
I-Information 
S-System
279
Q

When metro OCC advises Fire/EMS of an alert the sensors have received the alarm ____

A

Twice

280
Q

Flammable gases that may be encountered near metro right away are gasoline, LPG, and ____

A

Natural Gas

281
Q

Flammable vapor and gas right of way detection systems are located every ____ feet along with the ETS boxes and at right of way gate

A

800 feet

282
Q

Flammable vapor and gas detection sensors are located in the ____ portion of tunnels where gas or vapor is the most likely to accumulate

A

Lowest

283
Q

Flammable vapor and gas detection sensors are calibrated so that a warning is transmitted if ____ of the LFL for the product is reached

A

20 percent

284
Q

RINIP

A

R-Recognition

I-Identification

N-Notification

I-Isolation

P-Protection

285
Q

When staging on a hazardous materials metro incident consider uphill upwind ____ other nearby metro station entrance vents as factors for avoiding contamination

A

Use buildings for shielding

286
Q

Within the metro system if a mass casualty incident is declared what other units will be requested if not dispatched

A

2nd Squad

Mass casualty task force

EMS units added or needed

287
Q

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

A

Metro and Pepco

288
Q

Incidents at Brentwood Yard should be treated as other ___ emergencies with several exceptions

A

Surface right of way

289
Q

All of the Metro OCC functions are replaced by the ___ in the Yard control tower known as Brentwood Tower

A

Interlocking Operator

290
Q

The ____ and other Metro employees in the yard are in radio contact with the control tower

A

Guard at the gate

291
Q

A ___ should meet the fire department at the gate

A

Escort

292
Q

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

A

2nd floor

Major Repair Building

293
Q

The IC should set up the Command Post at the ___

A

Control Tower

294
Q

The control tower has a good view of most of the yard and the rest can be viewed by ___ remote cameras

A

2

295
Q

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

A

Wash Track

296
Q

Power to all of the tracks must be removed by the ____

A

Control Tower

297
Q

Trains are restricted to travel speeds of ____ to ____ mph while in the yard

A

10 to 12 mph

298
Q

If a train exceeds ____ mph they are automatically stopped

A

15 mph

299
Q

All department apparatus and trains in the yard must stop at all tracks sound their horn wait ___ seconds and then proceed across the road

A

5 seconds

300
Q

The ____ at Brentwood Yard is where maintenance and repairs are done to Metro rail cars

A

Major Repair Building

301
Q

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

A

2 power sources

302
Q

The 2 power sources are ___ and ____

A

Stinger Trolley

Shop Power

303
Q

The first power source is a ___ line that runs from the red and white striped boxes located along with walls

A

Shop Power

304
Q

The shop power line is a ____ volt line that plugs into a receiving nipple located on the lower side of the car

A

750

305
Q

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

A

Red button

306
Q

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

A

Stinger Trolley

307
Q

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

A

Pick up shoe (collector paddle)

308
Q

A ___ is attached to the floor level power line which is then attached to each individual stringer trolley

A

Deadman Switch

309
Q

To power the stringer trolley the deadman switch must be ___ and ____

A

Depressed

Held

310
Q

When a deadman switch is depressed for any stringer trolley in the facility ____ colored lights illuminate and a buzzer sounds throughout the building

A

Orange Light

311
Q

Units operating in this building must use caution because there are ____ near the ceiling in areas away from the stringer trolleys and overhead joists

A

Exposed Wires

312
Q

No ___ is to be done in the Major Repair Building until power is confirmed to be down and tested with a hot stick

A

Laddering

313
Q

Metro has ____ that should be used in lieu of department ladders

A

Wooden Ladders

314
Q

The 1st due Engine company will connect their soft sleeve to the hydrant on the ____ end of the Major Repair Building

A

North End

315
Q

The 2nd due Engine will connect their soft sleeve to the hydrant at the ____ end of the Major Repair Building

A

South End

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