A707 Commuter Rail Incidents (10-01-2009)

Question 1

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Capitol MetroRail provides commuter rail service through what counties?

Answer 1

Travis and Williamson

Question 2

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What are (4) unique challenges that the commuter rails present to firefighters?

Answer 2

1. Share a single track with freight trains
2. Travel both directions on a single track
3. Designed to operate quietly
4. Travel through high vehicle and pedestrian populations

Question 3

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All rail emergencies will utilize an initial exclusion zone of ____ feet?

Answer 3

25 feet

Question 4

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For any incident with ___ feet of the tracks, who shall be notified for what?

Answer 4

• 25 feet
• Dispatch should be notified so they can contact rail dispatch

Question 5

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If personnel are assigned tasks within the initial exclusion zone while waiting on the arrival of the train, what job shall the officer assign?

Answer 5

A look-out for inbond trains from either direction

Question 6

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Identifying and receiving a briefing from this person is critical at all rail emergencies:

Answer 6

The conductor

Question 7

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How is the direction of travel identified on commuter trains?

Answer 7

The standard head and tail lights

Question 8

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The train will not move if:

Answer 8

The doors are open or the emergency kill button is depressed

Question 9

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How can you keep the doors open?

Answer 9

By blocking the infrared beam

Question 10

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Where is the red kill button located on the train?

Answer 10

When facing the train as if to load it, it is located between the B and C cars

Question 11

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In addition to preventing movement of the train, the emergency kill switch will also disable these (4) functions of the train:

Answer 11

1. The high-voltage electricity
2. Shuts off the A/C
3. Locks out the brakes
4. Disables all lighting besides the emergency

Question 12

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The distance between station varies between:

Answer 12

3 to 10 miles

Question 13

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If the train has been in an accident and is still upright, make sure of this:

Answer 13

The emergency kill button has been pushed

Question 14

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Where is forcible entry not recommended on these trains?

Answer 14

Through the floor or the roof

Question 15

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Where is the key to open the access panels and service doors located?

Answer 15

With the conductor

Question 16

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For fire that originate in the engine compartment, there is an:

Answer 16

Automatic extinguishment system

Question 17

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Commuter trains carry approximately how many gallons of diesel?

Answer 17

400 gallons

Question 18

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What (3) hazards are located in the mechanical and service areas?

Answer 18

1. High-voltage electricity
2. Antifreeze
3. Pressurized hydraulic fluid

Question 19

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Who will collect and relocate passengers that are displaced?

Answer 19

Capital Metro