Stations Flashcards
How long and wide or the metro stations platforms?
60’ wide 600’ long
What are the three types of stations on the metro system?
Aerial or elevated, surface or at-grade, sub-surface or underground
What is the central focal point of every metro station?
Kiosk
What does the kiosk house?
Communications equipment, elevator, escalator monitoring equipment, fire maps, alarm panels, closed circuit TV
What is the ideal spot for command?
Kiosk
At what intervals in the tunnels are hose valves located?
200’
How is ventilation during emergency conditions accomplished?
Mechanically
The fan box contains four settings what are the four settings?
Emergency exhaust
Emergency supply
Automatic operation
Off
At the conclusion of all incidents all fans shall be returned to what mode?
Automatic mode
What communication system can the fire and rescue personnel provide direction as well as use the system to provide information to cruise working in the station?
PA system
What can the fire and rescue personnel use to communicate with the kiosk?
Passenger emergency reporting system
PERS
Where are the Knox box located in metro stations?
The first flat wall to the right of the main entrance after the entry gate
What are the two means to evacuate every station?
Escalators and rail cars
