metrorail

Question 1

Question 1: What action should the first arriving unit take upon reaching the scene of a Metrorail/Metromover incident?

Answer 1

b. Establish a Command Post (CP)

Question 2

You are the first arriving officer at an incident at a Metro rail station in the city of Miami, you have evaluated the situation You have made the determination that a command post should be established, Who is responsible for notifying Central Control about incident details, exact location, and the location of the CP?

Answer 2

b. Fire Central Information Officer (FCIO)

Question 3

Question 3: How is the shutdown of the third rail power accomplished at the Emergency Trip Station (ETS)?

Answer 3

b. By pushing the red button, which is self-locking

Question 4

Question 4: What is the role of the first arriving fire personnel at the scene in relation to DPTW personnel and security?

Answer 4

b. Seek out DTPW personnel, security, and evaluate the situation

Question 5

Question 5: Who typically acts as the Power Director in charge of disseminating information about the status of third rail power?

Answer 5

c. Senior Metro Dade Transit Authority (MDTA) rail operations official on the scene

Question 6

Question 6: How is power restored at the Emergency Trip Station (ETS) after the incident is cleared?

Answer 6

Control of power is returned to Central Control after the incident is cleared by unlocking the button (the button will pop out). The button popping out in no way restores the power. Restoration is done by Central Control.

Question 7

If the ETS-assigned firefighter needs to leave their position, what action should they take? 🚩❌❓

a. Inform the IC immediately
b. Notify Central Control and provide the name of their replacement
c. Lock the red button before leaving
d. Wait for instructions from DPTW personnel

Answer 7

b. Notify Central Control and provide the name of their replacement

Question 8

Question 8: Who has the authority to determine if a ground strap should be applied to the rail during the incident?

Answer 8

c. Incident Commander (IC)

Question 9

Question 9: During the incident, what is the key focus for maintaining communication and coordination among Fire, Police, and MDTA personnel?

Answer 9

d. Coordinating respective activities at the Command Post (CP)

Question 10

Question 10: The Metromover currently has ______ stations. The Metrorail currently has ______ stations.

Answer 10

Metromover: twenty four (24) stations, Metrorail: twenty (20) stations