RR Manual Ch 5 - Sheet1 Flashcards
From the Railroad Manual
How many trespassers are killed every year on RR property in the U.S.?
500
From the Railroad Manual
Do not enter railroad property without the permission and assistance of a _______________________
railroad employee, except during emergencies.
From the Railroad Manual
While working on the right of way helmets, eye protection, and __________ must be worn.
steel-toed shoes
From the Railroad Manual
Expect train movement where/ when while operating in the railroad right of way?
Any track, in any direction, at any time.
From the Railroad Manual
Why should firefighters avoid stepping on the rails?
They are slippery
From the Railroad Manual
Railroad switch points usually move in ________ seconds.
one to five
From the Railroad Manual
Should department personnel operate railroad switches?
NO
From the Railroad Manual
Should hose lines be stretched over the train rails?
No. If possible, place hose lines under tracks by digging out ballast. Trains must be stopped while digging is done.
From the Railroad Manual
Which direction should a firefighter look when approaching or stepping across tracks?
Look in both directions.
From the Railroad Manual
What should a firefighter do when finding a fusee or torpedoe in the railroad right of way?
Do not tamper with or move it.
From the Railroad Manual
Always leave _____ feet between you and the end of any standing train, car, or locomotive.
25
From the Railroad Manual
Keep a safe distance, at least _____ feet, from passing trains and equipment.
30
From the Railroad Manual
Which direction should a firefigher face when a train is approaching? What should the firefighter be on the alert for?
Face the direction from which train is traveling. Be alert for loose steel bands or any other items hanging off the train.
From the Railroad Manual
Are firefighters permitted to move locomotives or cars?
NO
From the Railroad Manual
No units are to enter track areas until ___________.
The incident commander has confirmed that all trains are stopped.
From the Railroad Manual
Do not place any apparatus or equipment within ______ of the centerline of the nearest track.
15 feet
From the Railroad Manual
Flagging protection must be provided by the fire department if the _______________.
owner / operator of the tracks cannot be reached to confirm that trains have been stopped.
From the Railroad Manual
Where should a lookout be posted at on railroad incidents? What is the reason?
At both ends of an incident to warn firefighting units if an unexpected train approaches.
From the Railroad Manual
Before working on, near, or under a train that is not derailed, make sure the ______ is set on at least _____ cars and that those cars are ______.
handbrake; two; chocked.
From the Railroad Manual
Who will release the handbrakes?
Railroad employees only.
From the Railroad Manual
(DO or DO NOT) apply water down a diesel-electric locomotive exhaust stack during a stack fire.
Do not
From the Railroad Manual
(Do or do not) operate any valves, relief devices, or mechanical devices __________
Do not; without the assistance of railroad employees.
From the Railroad Manual
Where are the fuel shut-offs located on locomotives?
Both sides and on cab fire wall.
From the Railroad Manual
When should safety handles, platforms, and ladders NOT be used on train cars?
On damaged tank cars.
From the Railroad Manual
What are two hazards to be aware of when fighting fires in railroad buildings?
Fusees and torpedoes.
From the Railroad Manual
Why should care be used when working around twisted train rails?
Twisted rails tend to return to their original shape when released.
From the Railroad Manual
How should train cars be uncoupled or moved?
With assistance from railroad personnel.
From the Railroad Manual
Engine rooms of diesel-electric locomotives must be treated the same as ___________.
high voltage transformers
From the Railroad Manual
When an incident involves Amtrak’s catenary system, no units are to enter the track area until overhead power has been removed and an on-site Amtrak employee ______________.
grounds the system
From the Railroad Manual
What should not be removed from the apparatus while operating in the electrified territory unless ordered by the incident commander?
Portable ground ladders
From the Railroad Manual
In a fire or other emergency, personnel must not enter the track ________ section of the Service & Inspection Building, and _________________ until power removal until power removal and grounding are confirmed.
7 & 8; hose lines must not be connected to the sprinkler system
From the Railroad Manual
Do not use any type of extinguisher, including class ‘C’ extinguishers, on ________
any energized catenary equipment.
From the Railroad Manual
Is flagging required when the railroad that owns & operates the tracks is contacted to have trains stopped?
No
From the Railroad Manual
What is still required even if the railroad that owns & operates the tracks is contacted and agrees to have train movement stopped?
Lookouts
From the Railroad Manual
One flagging team consists of _____ members with ______ flares.
two members; three 30 minute flares
From the Railroad Manual
Total number of personnel & flares needed for a flagging operation?
four members, six flares
From the Railroad Manual
What other piece of equipment does each flagging team need to have?
Portable radio
From the Railroad Manual
How far does each flagging team walk from the incident?
One mile
From the Railroad Manual
What happens if the tracks divide before a flagging team reaches its objective?
A third flagging team is sent to cover this section of tracks
From the Railroad Manual
What do flagging teams do when they are notified that train traffic is stopped?
Go to a convenient place to serve as lookouts
From the Railroad Manual
If a train is spotted, or heard, while walking, or when in position, light a flare and ___________.
wave is horizontally back and forth at a right angle to the tracks.
From the Railroad Manual
How does the train engineer acknowledge the flagging team?
two short blasts of locomotive horn
From the Railroad Manual
Three ‘stepped’ flares will burn for how long?
about 90 minutes
From the Railroad Manual
What happens when a train passess unattended burning flares?
Some railroads direct trains to stop, and then proceed slowly when they see an unattended flare. Other railroads direct trains to slow down and prepare to stop.
From the Railroad Manual
It is preferable that lookouts have quick access to ________.
mobile radio
From the Railroad Manual
How many people are required to seve as a lookout?
One person if their safety is ensured.
From the Railroad Manual
If a train is approaching an incident scene, personnel are to travel in a direction _________ to the tracks.
perpindicular
From the Railroad Manual
Where are two places that grade crossings are present in the District of Columbia?
All rail yards and along CSX’s Shepherd Industrial Track in Anacostia.
From the Railroad Manual
If a train is blocking a crossing and you must get through, contact ________.
OUC or the responding BFC.
From the Railroad Manual
It takes an average freight train carrying 12,000,000 pounds and traveling at 55 MPH ___________ to stop.
1.5 miles
From the Railroad Manual
An eight car passenger train traveling at 80 MPH requires approximately _____ to stop.
1 mile
