Under River Rail

Question 1

Where should personnel and evacuating passengers walk in a NYCT subway tube?

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

Do most under water tubes have access to the adjacent tube?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

Where are the only openings for air flow in under water tubes?

Answer 3

ends of the tube (a disabled train in a tube will impede air flow)

Question 4

Where is the location, in most cases, of the last emergency exit and the last crossover to the adjacent tube?

Answer 4

at the tunnel-to-tube transition area (the point where the underground tunnel connects to the under river tube)

Question 5

What are the shapes associated with the the tunnel-to-tube transition area?

Answer 5

Square underground tunnel going to round under river tube

Question 6

Both standard emergency exit doors (flush with sidewalk) and upright vertical emergency exit doors are opened up with which key?

Answer 6

subway emergency key (triangle key)

Question 7

How many points does the Billy Bar have?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

Is the Billy Bar essential?

Answer 8

no, it is not essential, but it does aid in opening the doors more quickly and easily

Question 9

Exit stairs are constructed of either concrete or metal, which are steeper?

Answer 9

metal stairs are often steeper, with open treads

Question 10

What will provide illumination without adding extra heat?

Answer 10

glow sticks

Question 11

What is the most common configuration for a crossover in a under river tube?

Answer 11

Track level – the emergency exit stairway comes down to a platform in between two tracks

Question 12

All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are?

Answer 12

Wet

Question 13

Standpipes are fed how?

Answer 13

city-main fed (no pumps to augment pressure)

Question 14

Siameses are usually located where?

Answer 14

at the emergency exit closest to the river

Question 15

2.5” outlets are located every _________ ft throughout under river tubes?

Answer 15

200’

Question 16

Section valves are located approximately every _________ feet apart?

Answer 16

600’

Question 17

Where are sound-powered phone jacks located?

Answer 17

at standpipe outlets (except Joralemon tube)

Question 18

Where are the power removal boxes (“blue light”) located?

Answer 18

every 600’

Question 19

Where are the Emergency Evacuation Devices (EED) located in an under river tube?

Answer 19

both ends of each under river tube at the base of the emergency exits

Question 20

What is the primary method for moving patients and equipment?

Answer 20

Rail carts

Question 21

What type of fire extinguisher is found at the power removal box?

Answer 21

20 pound dry chem

Question 22

What is the Nolan Rail Cart constructed of and where is it assembled?

Answer 22

aluminum and assembled at track level

Question 23

What remains the basic means of communication in the subway system?

Answer 23

Handi Talki Relay

Question 24

Where should you not use a post radio in an under river tube?

Answer 24

in immediate vicinity of signals, communications equipment, or train operator cabs

Question 25

How should an officer procede if they suspect a potentially serious incident in an under river tube?

Answer 25

assume a defensive position while performing a thorough size-up and hazard assessment

Question 26

What does the acronym “L.I.V.E.S.” stand for?

Answer 26

Location of incident, Incident information, Ventilation, Evacuation, Safety

Question 27

Initial efforts should focus on what?

Answer 27

assisting self-evacuating passengers

Question 28

If there is any indication that civilians are on the track, what must be done?

Answer 28

power removal must be requested in the affected tube

Question 29

If a member in the tube operates the power removal box, what must be done next?

Answer 29

immediate notification to the trainmaster via the emergency phone. also notify IC who notifes borough dispatcher

Question 30

In regard to evacuation of civilians and the exhaust fans, evacuation should take place?

Answer 30

away from a fan operated in exhaust mode

Question 31

Who is the primary agency at fires in the NYCT system?

Answer 31

FDNY

Question 32

Who will perform triage dutes within under river tubes?

Answer 32

rescue paramedics and/or CFR trained firefighters

Question 33

What is the guiding principle in regards to victim removal?

Answer 33

largest number of victims as quickly as possible

Question 34

In what order should victims be removed in an under river rail incident?

Answer 34

1) ambulatory victims; 2) non-ambulatory victims (red then yellow); 3) victims requiring extrication/disentanglement (red then yellow); 4) Black tag (deceased victims)

Question 35

What is the more efficient method of moving large numbers of patients over significant distances?

Answer 35

“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

Question 36

In addition to SCBA and spare cylinders, ALL units ordered inside under river tubes shall be equipped with?

Answer 36

APR adaptors and canisters

Question 37

What are the tools and equipment for an engine at an under river tube incident?

Answer 37

2.5” hose, standpipe kit with FT-2 nozzle, CFR equipment, including SKEDS

Question 38

What are the tools and equipment for a ladder at an under river tube incident?

Answer 38

standard FF tools, wooden hooks, F.E. tools, bolt cutters, suitcase/scissor ladder, A-Frame

Question 39

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?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

What are some signs a train is approaching?

Answer 40

distant light reflecting on the running rails, vibrations of the tracks, increased noise level, powerful air movement

Question 41

Which companies deploy the sound powered phones?

Answer 41

first alarm ladder companies

Question 42

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

Answer 42

300’