Under River Rail Flashcards
Where should personnel and evacuating passengers walk in a NYCT subway tube?
walk in the area outside the rails, opposite to the 3rd rail (be aware the 3rd rail alternates sides as it goes through the tube)
Do most under water tubes have access to the adjacent tube?
no
Where are the only openings for air flow in under water tubes?
ends of the tube (a disabled train in a tube will impede air flow)
Where is the location, in most cases, of the last emergency exit and the last crossover to the adjacent tube?
at the tunnel-to-tube transition area (the point where the underground tunnel connects to the under river tube)
What are the shapes associated with the the tunnel-to-tube transition area?
Square underground tunnel going to round under river tube
Both standard emergency exit doors (flush with sidewalk) and upright vertical emergency exit doors are opened up with which key?
subway emergency key (triangle key)
How many points does the Billy Bar have?
2
Is the Billy Bar essential?
no, it is not essential, but it does aid in opening the doors more quickly and easily
Exit stairs are constructed of either concrete or metal, which are steeper?
metal stairs are often steeper, with open treads
What will provide illumination without adding extra heat?
glow sticks
What is the most common configuration for a crossover in a under river tube?
Track level – the emergency exit stairway comes down to a platform in between two tracks
All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are?
Wet
Standpipes are fed how?
city-main fed (no pumps to augment pressure)
Siameses are usually located where?
at the emergency exit closest to the river
2.5” outlets are located every _________ ft throughout under river tubes?
200’
Section valves are located approximately every _________ feet apart?
600’
Where are sound-powered phone jacks located?
at standpipe outlets (except Joralemon tube)
Where are the power removal boxes (“blue light”) located?
every 600’
Where are the Emergency Evacuation Devices (EED) located in an under river tube?
both ends of each under river tube at the base of the emergency exits
What is the primary method for moving patients and equipment?
Rail carts
What type of fire extinguisher is found at the power removal box?
20 pound dry chem
What is the Nolan Rail Cart constructed of and where is it assembled?
aluminum and assembled at track level
What remains the basic means of communication in the subway system?
Handi Talki Relay
Where should you not use a post radio in an under river tube?
in immediate vicinity of signals, communications equipment, or train operator cabs
How should an officer procede if they suspect a potentially serious incident in an under river tube?
assume a defensive position while performing a thorough size-up and hazard assessment
What does the acronym “L.I.V.E.S.” stand for?
Location of incident, Incident information, Ventilation, Evacuation, Safety
Initial efforts should focus on what?
assisting self-evacuating passengers
If there is any indication that civilians are on the track, what must be done?
power removal must be requested in the affected tube
If a member in the tube operates the power removal box, what must be done next?
immediate notification to the trainmaster via the emergency phone. also notify IC who notifes borough dispatcher
In regard to evacuation of civilians and the exhaust fans, evacuation should take place?
away from a fan operated in exhaust mode
Who is the primary agency at fires in the NYCT system?
FDNY
Who will perform triage dutes within under river tubes?
rescue paramedics and/or CFR trained firefighters
What is the guiding principle in regards to victim removal?
largest number of victims as quickly as possible
In what order should victims be removed in an under river rail incident?
1) ambulatory victims; 2) non-ambulatory victims (red then yellow); 3) victims requiring extrication/disentanglement (red then yellow); 4) Black tag (deceased victims)
What is the more efficient method of moving large numbers of patients over significant distances?
“victime relay teams” – relay concept has been tested in FDNY exercises and found to be a more efficient method of moving large numbers of patients over significant distances
In addition to SCBA and spare cylinders, ALL units ordered inside under river tubes shall be equipped with?
APR adaptors and canisters
What are the tools and equipment for an engine at an under river tube incident?
2.5” hose, standpipe kit with FT-2 nozzle, CFR equipment, including SKEDS
What are the tools and equipment for a ladder at an under river tube incident?
standard FF tools, wooden hooks, F.E. tools, bolt cutters, suitcase/scissor ladder, A-Frame
There are 1,000 volt lines running along the ceiling level of the tubes. when power is removed to the 3rd rail, are these lines deactivated also?
No
What are some signs a train is approaching?
distant light reflecting on the running rails, vibrations of the tracks, increased noise level, powerful air movement
Which companies deploy the sound powered phones?
first alarm ladder companies
For extended operations into a tunnel with a distance of up to ________feet from the point of entry, consider using SOC units with their supplied air cart and hose
300’
