Training Bulletins 77-90

Question 1

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive, on both sides, and has a tank capacity of how many gallons ?

Answer 1

2,200 gallons

Question 2

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

To locate the fuel cut off button look above the diesel tank, the buttons are located on both sides of the locomotive, PUSH THE RED BUTTON TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND HEAD END POWER (HEP) ELECTRICAL POWER. Hold down for approximately ____ seconds for fuel cut off,

Answer 2

PUSH ; 20 seconds

Question 3

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Metrolink trains will consist of advanced low-pollution diesel locomotives pulling _________ double-decked passenger cars at speeds up to 79 mph in certain locations.

Answer 3

4 to 7

Question 4

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Do not try to cut into the passenger cars with rotary saw as the space between the walls contain electrical wires that can cause electrical should of up to how many volts ?

Answer 4

480 AC Volt

Question 5

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

The CONTROL CAB is located below the control cab window and is identified by what letter ?

Answer 5

F

Question 6

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

What color is the shutdown button on the HEP panel in the control cab?

Answer 6

RED

Question 7

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

How much stronger is double pane Lexan Polycarbonate than safety glass ?

Answer 7

250 times

Question 8

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

When removing Lexan from the inside, where do you pull the handle from ?

Answer 8

from ONLY one side

Question 9

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

When pushing the HEP off button, is only shuts down what ?

Answer 9

Electrical Power; NOT the engine

Question 10

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

After pushing the emergency stop button, the engine will shutdown within how many seconds ?

Answer 10

30 to 40 seconds

Question 11

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

The Electrical Panel in the passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified by what on the door ?

Answer 11

“ NO SMOKING” decal

Question 12

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

What pressure does the air brake system have throughout the Metrolink Commuter Train ?

Answer 12

140 PSI

Question 13

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Where is the control cab located ?

Answer 13

In the passenger commuter car

Question 14

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Which end will the electrical panel normally be found on in the commuter car ?

Answer 14

“A”

Question 15

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Railroad switches can be controlled by what THREE methods ?

Answer 15

1. Central Control Facility
2. Manually
3. Electronic Sensor

Question 16

TB 090 - Fire Burns

One of the greatest risks Firefighters encounter during Firefighting operations is ?

Answer 16

Thermal Burns

Question 17

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Steam can cause full thickness burns to unprotected skin in less than how many seconds of exposure ?

Answer 17

3 seconds

Question 18

TB 090 - Fire Burns

2ND degree burns can occur with exposure to only how many degrees ?

Answer 18

111˚ F

Question 19

TB 090 - Fire Burns

What are the SIX observable measurable factors in a Class “A” fire ?

Answer 19

1. Input Heat
2. Fuel
3. Oxygen
4. Proportioning of the fuel/air mixture
5. Mixing of the fuel/air mixture
6. Uninhibited chain reactions between active
   fuel/air molecules.

Question 20

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Water has a LATENT HEAT of fusion of how many BTUS ?

Answer 20

143 BTU

Question 21

TB 090 - Fire Burns

What type of heat transfer is the primary heat transfer method within structural and is responsible for the majority of fire and smoke spread within structures?

Answer 21

CONVECTION

Question 22

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Phenomena such as “thermal layering” and “mushrooming” are explained by understanding _____________

Answer 22

CONVECTION

Question 23

TB 090 - Fire Burns

What type of heat transfer is through matter without any visible option of that mater ?

Answer 23

CONDUCTION

Question 24

TB 090 - Fire Burns

What is the primary consideration relative to conductive heat transfer ?

Answer 24

Structural Integrity

Question 25

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Flashover occurs near the end of what stage ?

Answer 25

Growth stage

Question 26

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Which stage of development of fire can take anywhere from several seconds to several hours for it to occur ?

Answer 26

Growth stage

Question 27

TB 090 - Fire Burns

What fire phenomena is a sudden sporadic generation of flame mixed with smoke at the upper ceiling level just before flashover occurs ?

Answer 27

Roll Over

Question 28

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Condition for this phenomenon develop before FireFighters enter or while they fight fire in the early stages as super heated smoke particles build up and are forced into enclosed , hidden areas. They only need a little more oxygen to mix and produce an ignitable mixture. What is this called ?

Answer 28

Smoke explosion

Question 29

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Oxygen must fall between what ranges for BACKDRAFT to occur ?

Answer 29

11% to 15%

Question 30

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Backdraft occurs in what stage of a fire?

Answer 30

Smoldering or decay

Question 31

TB 090 - Fire Burns

What four construction features present the greatest danger to firefighters from collapse ?

Answer 31

1. Any type of truss construction
2. Unreinforced masonry construction
3. Any cantilever construction
4. Unprotected steel construction

Question 32

TB 090 - Fire Burns

Flashover does have warning signs, however, these warning signs may not be apparent in buildings with large unenclosed floor or attic spaces and ceilings ___ to ___ feet above the floor or joist level.

Answer 32

12 to 20

Question 33

TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

the diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive on both sides. The fuel cut off button is above the diesel tank and located on both sides. For the fuel cut off, hold the red button down for:

Answer 33

20 seconds