s0g2021 railways Flashcards
Incident objectives for railways
Incident objectives for railways Life Safety Incident Stabilization Property Conservation Environmental Conservation
Tactical Operations for railways
Tactical Operations for railways Rescue Exposure Confinement Extinguish Overhaul Ventilation * Salvage * *May be performed at anytime based on conditions
Communications should attempt to gather as much
information as possible from the caller
Communications should attempt to gather as much
information as possible from the caller
First arriving companies will provide a CAN
report (Conditions-Actions-Needs) and consider the need for additional resources
early in the incident
First arriving companies will provide a CAN
report (Conditions-Actions-Needs) and consider the need for additional resources
early in the incident
Considerations: What are the potential life hazards? What are the potential exposures? What are potential environmental impacts? What is burning (fuel or contents)? What type of cargo is involved? Has evacuation been started or completed? How to access the scene?
Considerations: What are the potential life hazards? What are the potential exposures? What are potential environmental impacts? What is burning (fuel or contents)? What type of cargo is involved? Has evacuation been started or completed? How to access the scene?
Apparatus Placement
The officer on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the
apparatus. Their decision must be based on several factors:
Overall Objectives
Control Zones (Hot, Warm, Cold)
Fire Extent and Location
Water Source
railcar/Track Integrity
Additional Resources (Public Works, towing companies)
Overhead Power Lines
Remote locations
Apparatus Placement
The officer on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the
apparatus. Their decision must be based on several factors:
Overall Objectives
Control Zones (Hot, Warm, Cold)
Fire Extent and Location
Water Source
railcar/Track Integrity
Additional Resources (Public Works, towing companies)
Overhead Power Lines
Remote locations
Units without an assignment will stage a minimum of one block away from the scene or at
the designated staging area awaiting direction from the Incident Commander.
Units without an assignment will stage a minimum of one block away from the scene or at
the designated staging area awaiting direction from the Incident Commander.
The most common type of rail use in St. Lucie County is freight. Freight trains can
contain large amounts of hazardous materials as cargo and as fuel
The most common type of rail use in St. Lucie County is freight. Freight trains can
contain large amounts of hazardous materials as cargo and as fuel
Passenger trains are
not a common type of rail use in St. Lucie County, however, they do present with high
life hazard considerations.
Passenger trains are
not a common type of rail use in St. Lucie County, however, they do present with high
life hazard considerations.
When approaching any train incident, it is important to
consider the type of cargo (freight or passengers), to ensure that the appropriate tactics
are implemented.
When approaching any train incident, it is important to
consider the type of cargo (freight or passengers), to ensure that the appropriate tactics
are implemented.
The Railroad Chief Dispatcher will coordinate railroad operations through incident
command until they get a supervisor on scene
The Railroad Chief Dispatcher will coordinate railroad operations through incident
command until they get a supervisor on scene
The railroad Dispatcher, as well as the
Conductor on the train, can supply needed information on the material carried on the
train.
The railroad Dispatcher, as well as the
Conductor on the train, can supply needed information on the material carried on the
train.
The railroad Dispatcher, as well as the
Conductor on the train, can supply needed information on the material carried on the
train. This information may also be obtained from waybills/consist, which may be
located in the locomotive, in the caboose, and with the conductor, or in all three
locations.
The railroad Dispatcher, as well as the
Conductor on the train, can supply needed information on the material carried on the
train. This information may also be obtained from waybills/consist, which may be
located in the locomotive, in the caboose, and with the conductor, or in all three
locations.
Accessibility to the scene, or staging areas may be difficult. The use of four wheel drive
vehicles may be needed and should be considered early, to provide transportation of
Fire District Personnel and/or equipment to remote locations.
Accessibility to the scene, or staging areas may be difficult. The use of four wheel drive
vehicles may be needed and should be considered early, to provide transportation of
Fire District Personnel and/or equipment to remote locations.
the Fire District will maintain control of the scene until the hazard is under control or
eliminated
the Fire District will maintain control of the scene until the hazard is under control or
eliminated
The Special Operations Team will be dispatched on the first alarm, due to
high probability of hazardous materials being transported.
The Special Operations Team will be dispatched on the first alarm, due to
high probability of hazardous materials being transported.
Pressurized tank cars may require a water flow of 500 gpm or more to reduce
the possibility of a BLEVE
Pressurized tank cars may require a water flow of 500 gpm or more to reduce
the possibility of a BLEVE
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured.
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured.
hazardous Materials
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
Establish initial isolation zones according to the Emergency Response
Guidebook (ERG) and refer to the Hazardous Materials SOG.
Update Special Operations to relay specific material information.
Pressurized tank cars may require a water flow of 500 gpm or more to reduce
the possibility of a BLEV
hazardous Materials
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
Establish initial isolation zones according to the Emergency Response
Guidebook (ERG) and refer to the Hazardous Materials SOG.
Update Special Operations to relay specific material information.
Pressurized tank cars may require a water flow of 500 gpm or more to reduce
the possibility of a BLEV
Fire
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
• Water supply
• Foam
• Access to the scene
• Tankers, brush trucks, and water shuttles
Fire
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
• Water supply
• Foam
• Access to the scene
• Tankers, brush trucks, and water shuttles
Train vs. Vehicle/Pedestrian
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
• Number of patients
• Types of injuries
• Vehicle stabilization
Train vs. Vehicle/Pedestrian
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
• Number of patients
• Types of injuries
• Vehicle stabilization
Derailment
Derailments may occur with two types:
1. Passenger train - High Life Hazard.
2. Freight Train - Possibility of Hazardous Materials. The highest percentage of rail
use in/through St. Lucie County is freight
Derailment
Derailments may occur with two types:
1. Passenger train - High Life Hazard.
2. Freight Train - Possibility of Hazardous Materials. The highest percentage of rail
use in/through St. Lucie County is freight
The Railroad will dispatch a derailment crew to the scene. This crew will be well
equipped with heavy machinery and tools
The Railroad will dispatch a derailment crew to the scene. This crew will be well
equipped with heavy machinery and tools
he Fire District may have to utilize
heavy equipment from Mutual Aid providers. In the early phases of the event, such
as SLC County, the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, or private contractors.
he Fire District may have to utilize
heavy equipment from Mutual Aid providers. In the early phases of the event, such
as SLC County, the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, or private contractors.
derailment
Derailments may occur with two types:
1. Passenger train - High Life Hazard.
2. Freight Train - Possibility of Hazardous Materials. The highest percentage of rail
use in/through St. Lucie County is freight.
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
• Response to each side of the derailment
• Consider requesting heavy equipment
derailment
Derailments may occur with two types:
1. Passenger train - High Life Hazard.
2. Freight Train - Possibility of Hazardous Materials. The highest percentage of rail
use in/through St. Lucie County is freight.
Fire District personnel will ensure the train is stable and that the motors have been
secured. The following should also be considered:
• Response to each side of the derailment
• Consider requesting heavy equipment
Types of train incidents • Train vs. Vehicle/Pedestrian • Derailment • Fire • Hazardous Materials
Types of train incidents • Train vs. Vehicle/Pedestrian • Derailment • Fire • Hazardous Materials
Apparatus Placement
The officer on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the
apparatus. Their decision must be based on several factors:
Overall Objectives
Control Zones (Hot, Warm, Cold)
Fire Extent and Location
Water Source
Railcar/Track Integrity
Additional Resources (Public Works, towing companies)
Overhead Power Lines
Remote locations
Apparatus Placement
The officer on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the
apparatus. Their decision must be based on several factors:
Overall Objectives
Control Zones (Hot, Warm, Cold)
Fire Extent and Location
Water Source
Railcar/Track Integrity
Additional Resources (Public Works, towing companies)
Overhead Power Lines
Remote locations
