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09. Railroad Info and Procedures > RR Manual Ch 5 - Sheet1 > Flashcards

RR Manual Ch 5 - Sheet1 Flashcards

1
Q

From the Railroad Manual

How many trespassers are killed every year on RR property in the U.S.?

A

500

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2
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Do not enter railroad property without the permission and assistance of a _______________________

A

railroad employee, except during emergencies.

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3
Q

From the Railroad Manual

While working on the right of way helmets, eye protection, and __________ must be worn.

A

steel-toed shoes

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4
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Expect train movement where/ when while operating in the railroad right of way?

A

Any track, in any direction, at any time.

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5
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Why should firefighters avoid stepping on the rails?

A

They are slippery

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6
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Railroad switch points usually move in ________ seconds.

A

one to five

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7
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Should department personnel operate railroad switches?

A

NO

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8
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Should hose lines be stretched over the train rails?

A

No. If possible, place hose lines under tracks by digging out ballast. Trains must be stopped while digging is done.

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9
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Which direction should a firefighter look when approaching or stepping across tracks?

A

Look in both directions.

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10
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What should a firefighter do when finding a fusee or torpedoe in the railroad right of way?

A

Do not tamper with or move it.

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11
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Always leave _____ feet between you and the end of any standing train, car, or locomotive.

A

25

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12
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From the Railroad Manual

Keep a safe distance, at least _____ feet, from passing trains and equipment.

A

30

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13
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Which direction should a firefigher face when a train is approaching? What should the firefighter be on the alert for?

A

Face the direction from which train is traveling. Be alert for loose steel bands or any other items hanging off the train.

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14
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Are firefighters permitted to move locomotives or cars?

A

NO

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15
Q

From the Railroad Manual

No units are to enter track areas until ___________.

A

The incident commander has confirmed that all trains are stopped.

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16
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Do not place any apparatus or equipment within ______ of the centerline of the nearest track.

A

15 feet

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17
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Flagging protection must be provided by the fire department if the _______________.

A

owner / operator of the tracks cannot be reached to confirm that trains have been stopped.

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18
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Where should a lookout be posted at on railroad incidents? What is the reason?

A

At both ends of an incident to warn firefighting units if an unexpected train approaches.

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19
Q

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 ______.

A

handbrake; two; chocked.

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20
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Who will release the handbrakes?

A

Railroad employees only.

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21
Q

From the Railroad Manual

(DO or DO NOT) apply water down a diesel-electric locomotive exhaust stack during a stack fire.

A

Do not

22
Q

From the Railroad Manual

(Do or do not) operate any valves, relief devices, or mechanical devices __________

A

Do not; without the assistance of railroad employees.

23
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Where are the fuel shut-offs located on locomotives?

A

Both sides and on cab fire wall.

24
Q

From the Railroad Manual

When should safety handles, platforms, and ladders NOT be used on train cars?

A

On damaged tank cars.

25
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What are two hazards to be aware of when fighting fires in railroad buildings?

A

Fusees and torpedoes.

26
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Why should care be used when working around twisted train rails?

A

Twisted rails tend to return to their original shape when released.

27
Q

From the Railroad Manual

How should train cars be uncoupled or moved?

A

With assistance from railroad personnel.

28
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Engine rooms of diesel-electric locomotives must be treated the same as ___________.

A

high voltage transformers

29
Q

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 ______________.

A

grounds the system

30
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What should not be removed from the apparatus while operating in the electrified territory unless ordered by the incident commander?

A

Portable ground ladders

31
Q

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.

A

7 & 8; hose lines must not be connected to the sprinkler system

32
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Do not use any type of extinguisher, including class ‘C’ extinguishers, on ________

A

any energized catenary equipment.

33
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Is flagging required when the railroad that owns & operates the tracks is contacted to have trains stopped?

A

No

34
Q

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?

A

Lookouts

35
Q

From the Railroad Manual

One flagging team consists of _____ members with ______ flares.

A

two members; three 30 minute flares

36
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Total number of personnel & flares needed for a flagging operation?

A

four members, six flares

37
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What other piece of equipment does each flagging team need to have?

A

Portable radio

38
Q

From the Railroad Manual

How far does each flagging team walk from the incident?

A

One mile

39
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What happens if the tracks divide before a flagging team reaches its objective?

A

A third flagging team is sent to cover this section of tracks

40
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What do flagging teams do when they are notified that train traffic is stopped?

A

Go to a convenient place to serve as lookouts

41
Q

From the Railroad Manual

If a train is spotted, or heard, while walking, or when in position, light a flare and ___________.

A

wave is horizontally back and forth at a right angle to the tracks.

42
Q

From the Railroad Manual

How does the train engineer acknowledge the flagging team?

A

two short blasts of locomotive horn

43
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Three ‘stepped’ flares will burn for how long?

A

about 90 minutes

44
Q

From the Railroad Manual

What happens when a train passess unattended burning flares?

A

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.

45
Q

From the Railroad Manual

It is preferable that lookouts have quick access to ________.

A

mobile radio

46
Q

From the Railroad Manual

How many people are required to seve as a lookout?

A

One person if their safety is ensured.

47
Q

From the Railroad Manual

If a train is approaching an incident scene, personnel are to travel in a direction _________ to the tracks.

A

perpindicular

48
Q

From the Railroad Manual

Where are two places that grade crossings are present in the District of Columbia?

A

All rail yards and along CSX’s Shepherd Industrial Track in Anacostia.

49
Q

From the Railroad Manual

If a train is blocking a crossing and you must get through, contact ________.

A

OUC or the responding BFC.

50
Q

From the Railroad Manual

It takes an average freight train carrying 12,000,000 pounds and traveling at 55 MPH ___________ to stop.

A

1.5 miles

51
Q

From the Railroad Manual

An eight car passenger train traveling at 80 MPH requires approximately _____ to stop.

A

1 mile

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