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MetroRail Emergency Services Manual Flashcards

1
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Passenger stations are constructed of non-combustible materials with a fire resistive rating of at least ___ ___.

A

two hours

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-1

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Station platforms are made of ___ ____ ____ ___.

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red-brown terrazzo tile

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-1

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The last __ ___ of the platform closest to the track bed include a __ ___ bumpy terrazzo tile surface and an __ ___ granite surface.

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42 inches, 24 inch, 18 inch

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-1

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Most subway stations are approximately __ ___ wide with ___ ___ long platforms capable of handling an ___ car train. They vary in height from __ to __ feet above the track surface.

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60 feet, 600 foot, eight, 30, 35

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-1

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There are three basic types of stations:

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  1. Sub-surface or underground
  2. Surface or at grade
  3. Aerial or elevated

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-1

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The entrance to each Metrorail Station is marked by a distinctive ____ colored pylon with the lighted “M” on all ___ ____ at the top.

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bronze, four sides

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-5

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The primary means of passenger access is by ____, with ______ available for disabled passengers. The only exception to this is on the Red Line at the Forest Glen Station in Montgomery County, MD. This station utilizes only high speed _____ due to it depth underground.

A

escalators, elevators, elevators.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-5

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The ______ is where the farecard machines and the faregates are located.

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mezzanine

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-5

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The Fire/Rescue “knox box” where sets of Metro keys are secured for that particular station are also found on the _____ level near the main entrance of the station.

A

mezzanine

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-6

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The Kiosk is approximately ___ ___ across and is _____ in shape.

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nine feet, octagonal

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-6

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______ ____ ______ (___) phones are located at each end of the station platforms.

A

Emergency trip station (ETS)

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-9

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Along the floor of the platforms there are manholes, marked “_____” that access the fire standpipe hose valve. Standpipe access can also be made at the ___ _ ___ _____ in the red fire equipment cabinets were installed.

A

“standpipe”, ends of the platforms

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-9

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Underground stations will normally have ancillary rooms and service areas at only ___ ____ of the platform level.

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each end

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-10

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Above ground and aerial stations will normally have ancillary rooms and service areas at only __ ___ of the platform level.

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one end

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-10

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_____ ____ These rooms are the only rooms in the station where combustibles can be stored, they contain ___ ____ ____ and are marked on the door as combustible storage areas.

A

Cleaner’s room, automatic sprinkler systems

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-11

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____ are considered the primary means of emergency evacuation.

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Escalators

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-12

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17
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There faregates are also connected to the fire detection system. Should the heat or smoke alarm activate and not be reset the faregates will lock in the open position after __ _____.

A

30 seconds

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-12

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All stations provide passengers with __ ___ of egress. Should a single passenger entry station experience an emergency the secondary means of exit will be through one of the _____ ___ or ___ _____ that supply the station.

A

two means, emergency exits, vent shafts

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 3-13

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In all cases either ______ ____ ____ or ____ ___ ___ are used to transport passengers to and from street level and to and from platform level in the Metro system.

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hydraulically powered elevators, electric traction elevators

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 4-1

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___ -____ elevators used in the Metro system normally travel short distances.

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Electro-hydraulic

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 4-1

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21
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The Kiosk contains a display and control panel that is used to monitor and control the elevators in the station. An Emergency Indicator will activate if any of these four problems arise.

A
  1. Car top “Inspection Station Run/Stop” switch is in the stop position.
  2. Emergency exit doors on the car are open.
  3. The Emergency Stop switch in the car is pulled.
  4. The Emergency Stop switch on the Kiosk control panel is pulled.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 4-2

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22
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An Override Indicator Switch when depressed will deactivate all car and landing push buttons. There are two exceptions to this:

A
  1. If the car top “Inspection Station Run/Stop” switch is in the stop position, or
  2. If the Fireman Service is activated.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 4-2

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23
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Since the escalators are the primary means of accessing Metro stations they will also be the ___ ____ for evacuating passengers from the station during an emergency.

A

first choice

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-1

24
Q

Escalator keys are on the ____ __ ___ which are located in every station’s Knox box. They will have “___” marked on the key for identification.

A

Metro key rings, ESC

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-1

25
Q

By utilizing the key controls, the escalators can be placed in the mode necessary to assist in evacuation. The key controls will be located to the ___ __ __ ___ as you face it. These controls are normally found on the landing closest to the Kiosk.

A

left of an escalator

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-1

26
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In the past, an escalator could be stopped by striking the sidewall panel at a point where the steps flatten out, prior to passing the comb plate at the top or bottom of the escalator. ___ ____ ___ ___ ______ as these panels have been stiffened to prevent tripping the escalator accidentally or by vandals.

A

This practice should be discontinued

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-2

27
Q

A pressure switch continues to be located at each of these points to stop the escalators should it detect something caught between the sidewall panel and the step. They require ___ ____ of pressure to activate.

A

150 pounds

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-2

28
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The average width of the escalators is __ ____, and they rise at an incline angle of __ ____. The normal speed of the escalators is approximately __ ___ per minute.

A

40 inches, 30 degrees, 90 feet

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-2

29
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Embarkation lights are located at the ___ and _____ of the escalators where the steps flatten out within __ ___ of the comb plate. The lights are located beneath the steps and are ____-_____ in color.

A

top, bottom, 16 inches, greenish-yellow

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-2

30
Q

The embarkation lights are intended to alert the passengers to do what?

A

step on and off the escalators.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-2

31
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Single access stations, those with only one set of escalators to access the station, have an automatic fire suppression system (deluge sprinkler system) installed in the ____ ___ beneath the ____ _____.

A

escalator pan, support truss.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-2

32
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The sprinkler shut off controls are located in the escalator pit. They can be accessed by one of three different ways depending on the station configuration.

A
  1. By lifting a surface hatch at the top of the escalator.
  2. By entering an ancillary room door off the safety walk in the trackway.
  3. By removing the plates at the top and bottom threshold with a large screwdriver.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-3

33
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When the station fire alarm is activated, the electrical power to the escalators providing entry into the station will be shut down automatically. This will stop the escalator. The escalator will remain stopped until the fire alarm is cleared. There is up to a __ ____ ____ from the time of the fire alarm activation, to the time of escalator stoppage.

A

two minute delay

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-3

34
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All escalators operating in the ___ ____ will continue to operate during the fire alarm

A

exit mode

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-3

35
Q

There may also be an emergency stop switch on the panel. If so, please note that these emergency stop switches have been disconnected; the emergency stops are located only on the _____.

A

escalators

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-4

36
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The panel will accommodate up to __ _____. A station may have less. The panel is marked for the number relative to a station.

A

16 escalators

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-4

37
Q

Emergency Stopping Escalators. Depress the “ _____ ____” button located either under the right hand rail (on older model Westinghouse Escalators) or on the upper right side of the side of the side panel near the hand rail.

A

Emergency Stop

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-6

38
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The escalator will stop in ___ __ ___ ___ ___ after the activation of the emergency stop button.

A

one and one half feet

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual Page 5-6

39
Q

Emergency Stopping Escalators. Second Method, utilize the _____ ___ on the key ring; insert the key in the key hole and turn it in the direction marked for stopping.

A

escalator key

Metrorail Emergency Service Manual Page 5-6

40
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The recommended procedure for removing entrapped persons for all escalators is to __ __ __ away from the sideboards.

A

pry the steps

Metrorail Emergency Service Manual Page 5-6

41
Q

Comb plates are located at the ___ __ ___ of each escalator. They are there to clean the treads of the steps.

A

top and bottom

Metrorail Emergency Service Manual Page 5-7

42
Q

If a piece of clothing or body is caught in the teeth of the comb plate, it can be dismantled by ______ the plates with a large __ ____ _____.

A

unscrewing, large flat head screwdriver.

Metrorail Emergency Service Manual Page 5-7

43
Q

These brushes were recently added to the escalators to prevent passengers from being caught between the sidewalls and the moving steps.

A

London Brushes

Metrorail Emergency Service Manual Page 5-7

44
Q

Escalator steps ____ be removed with the ____ _____ in place. They must be removed prior to attempting escalator step removal.

A

cannot, London Brushes

Metrorail Emergency Service Manual Page 5-7

45
Q

The running rails used to Metro are continuous ___ ___ rail.

A

welded steel

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-1

46
Q

The switches in the Metro system use __ ____ power to operate.

A

AC electric power

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-2

47
Q

You must expect the switch to operate __ __ ___. Keep feet, hands, and equipment away from the switch rails at all times.

A

at any time

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-2

48
Q

Should it be necessary to work in the interlocking you must “___” the switch. This can be accomplished by using a piece of ____ (2”x4”, 4”x4”, 6”x6” angled to a point at one end) and placing it in between the switch rails to prevent them from closing. When this action or intervention is performed ___ must be notified immediately.

A

block, cribbing, OCC

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-2

49
Q

Chain markers are a system of _____ along the right-of-way. A marker is located every __ ___ ___ along the line.

A

measurement, one hundred feet

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-3

50
Q 
A typical marker contains the following:
Letter
Number
Color
Numbers
A

Letter to identify the route.
Number to identify the track number
Color to identify the line
Numbers to identify the distance you are from the center or hub of the line.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-3

51
Q

Distance to station or exit signs. These signs are located in proximity to the ETS Boxes about every __ ___ in the tunnels to show the direction and distance to the next station or emergency exit. They are ___ ___ by ___ ___ signs mounted parallel to and on the tunnel walls.

A

800 feet, two foot by three foot

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-6

52
Q

Danger High Voltage Signs. These signs are located approximately every ___ __ along the right-of-way on fences and gates to provide warning of electrical hazard.

A

250 feet

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-10

53
Q

No Clearance Signs. These signs are located in areas where insufficient clearance exist. The signs will appear every __ __ in the areas of no clearance.

A

50 feet

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-10

54
Q

Circular tunnels are bored through earth and rock. They are __ __ __ ___ wide.

A

16 feet 6 inches.

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-11

55
Q

Horseshoe tunnels carved out of rock, they are __ ___ wide for single track tunnels. The safety walk is typically __ ___ in width.

A

15 feet, 22 inches

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-14

56
Q

Box (cut and cover) tunnels, dug from the surface down and then covered with earth. They are __ ___ _ ___ wide for single track configuration. They also are configured in double track widths that have poured concrete wall between the tracks and crossover access every __ ___ of run. The double width tunnel is __ __ wide.

A

13 feet 9 inches, 25 feet, 29 feet

Metrorail Emergency Services Manual 6-15

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