Metro ESM 03 Flashcards
(23 cards)
From the Metro ESM:
What are Metro Stations constructed with?
Non combustible materials with a fire resistive rating of at least 2 hours
From the Metro ESM:
What is the materials can be used for interior construction in a Metro Station?
Class A for flame spread of 25 or less
From the Metro ESM:
What are Metro Station platforms made of?
Red-brown terazzo tile
From the Metro ESM:
What is unique about the last 42 inches of the Metro Platform closest to the trackbed?
The last 42 inches are made up of 24 inches of bumpy terrazzo tile and 18 inches of granite with recessed lighing that pulse when a train is approaching.
From the Metro ESM:
What are the dimensions of most subway stations?
60 feet wide; 600 feet long (to accomodate 8 trains); and 30-35 feet in height (sub-surface)
From the Metro ESM:
What are the 3 types of Metro Stations? What are the limitations of each?
- Sub-surface or Underground (Limited Access and Egress) 2. At-grade or surface level; 3. Aerial or elevated (Fire/Rescue consider use of Aerial Ladder for additional access)
From the Metro ESM:
What marks the Entrance of a Metro Station?
A bronze colored pylon with a lighted M on all four sides at the top
From the Metro ESM:
What is the primary means of passenger access to a Metro station?
Escalators (With the exception of Forest Glen where high speed elevators are utilized due to depth)
From the Metro ESM:
Where does the demarcation between “free” and “revenue” occur?
As you pass through the faregates
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the Knox Box found in Metro Stations?
On the mezzanine level near the main entrance to the station
From the Metro ESM:
What is the Metro Kiosk shape and size? Is there only one per station?
Kiosks are approximately 9 feet and octigonal in shape. There may be more than one for larger stations however the primary kiosk will be designated on emergency response maps and secondary kiosk may not have all the monitoring equipment as the primary.
From the Metro ESM:
What is a suitable location for the command post? Why?
The kiosk. If the Kiosk is not selected as the location for the command post IC should consider a sector officer to the Kiosk to provide reports on conditions and contact OCC directly as necessary
From the Metro ESM:
What is located in the Kiosk? (8 things)
- PABX Phone to contact OCC; 2. Public address system and controls; 3. Communication panel for elevators and elevator landings; 4. Monitoring stations for Fire and Intrustion alarms; 5. Escalator and Elevator Control Panels, including direction of travel; 6. PERS (Passenger Emergency Reporting System) Monitors; 7. Close circuit television monitors for areas within the station 8. Emergency Response Maps
From the Metro ESM:
Will all areas of the Metro Station be accessible to Fire/Rescue Personnel?
Some Ancillary Rooms and Service Areas will not be accessible to Fire/Rescue Personnel. All rooms that are accessible to Fire/Rescue should have keys in the Knox Box.
From the Metro ESM:
What should occur if an incident occurs in a restricted area?
Fire/Rescue Personnel should contact OCC for instruction. Typically OCC will send authorized personnel to assist Fire/Rescue prior to dispatch.
From the Metro ESM:
What rooms are generally restricted from Fire/Rescue access?
- AC Switchboard and Battery Room; 2. Train Control Room; 3. Traction Control Substation/Tiebreaker Stations
From the Metro ESM:
What is the only room where combustibles can be stored in Metro Stations?
Cleaners Room
From the Metro ESM:
What is the primary means of passenger egress in the event of a emergency evacuation?
The escalators
From the Metro ESM:
If the fire detection system in a Metro station activates what occurs with the escalators?
The ENTRANCE escalator will stop moving preventing new passengers from coming in and providing a secondary means of egress (stairs) and access to the station.
From the Metro ESM:
What happens to faregates in a Metro station when a smoke or heat detector is activated?
Faregates will remain in the open position if a heat or smoke alarm is activated and not reset after 30 seconds. The station manager can also manually place the gates in the open position from the kiosk.
From the Metro ESM:
How many means of egress are in each Metro station?
Minimum of 2 points of egress in the event one is compromised. A secondary means may be an emergency exit or vent shaft which may require Fire/Rescue Personnel to assist passengers.
From the Metro ESM:
What is the PERS?
Passenger Emergency Reporting System. These communication devices are located on pylons on the platform and allow direct communication with the station manager in the kiosk by pressing the red button.
From the Metro ESM:
How are standpipes marked and where are they located?
Approximately every 200 feet a manhole labeled “standpipe” is located on platform. Standpipes can also be accessed at the ends of platforms in red fire equipment cabinets where installed.
