Metro SOG

Question 1

The D.C. Fire and EMS Department Metrorail Standard Operating Guidelines Manual includes what general safety rule for personnel operating in the metro rail right of way?

Answer 1

Personnel operating in the Metrorail right of way must always be watching for unexpected train movement as an approaching train may not be readily heard.

Question 2

Although the Metro Command Conference Line is no longer the Department’s primary means of communication and coordination at Metrorail incidents, its use may be considered specifically at incidents where ____

Answer 2

unified command structure has been established

Question 3

When there is a fire in a tunnel, fan shafts on both sides of the fire will be used. What shall apply regarding the modes the fans will be placed in?

Answer 3

The fans on one side of the fire will be placed in “supply,” and the fans on the other side will be placed in “exhaust.”

Question 4

If the number of victims at an incident meets the criterion for a mass casualty incident (_____ or more victims), the mass casualty incident plan will be implemented.

Answer 4

9

Question 5

What is the criteria for a one-station deployment strategy at a tunnel incident; In regard to the secondary station?

Answer 5

The secondary station Recon Group has searched the right of way.
Search from the secondary station to the site of the emergency,
and it is clear.

Question 6

At a Metrorail incident involving hazardous materials, the Special Operations battalion fire chief is responsible for advising all units _____ in-line of approach.

Answer 6

except the first-due engine that they must stage two blocks away

Question 7

At a multi-jurisdictional Metrorail incident, the ultimate responsibility for the incident is determined by what?

Answer 7

The location of the lead car’s operator’s cab at the time of the incident.

Question 8

The overall strategy for managing a Metrorail emergency can be organized into four steps described by the acronym ACRE. What does the “C” in ACRE stand for?

Answer 8

Control

A= access
C= control
R= resuce
E= evacuate / Ems

Question 9

At a metro station box alarm, all units EXCEPT the _____ will be dispatched to the main station entrance.

Answer 9

fourth-due engine

Question 10

Flagging procedures may be used to warn oncoming trains of an obstruction on the tracks. Signaling personnel should be placed in a safe area approximately_____ feet on each side of the incident.

Answer 10

750

Question 11

Which units at a tunnel box alarm will be designated the Accountability/Control Unit?

Answer 11

The second-due engine at the secondary station.

Question 12

In the event of a tunnel incident, how many standpipes in the area will be generally charged? And which ones?

Answer 12

Five

1= standpipe covering the train location (given by OCC)
2= inbound side of incident
3= outbound side of incident
4= primary station standpipe
5= secondary station standpipe

Question 13

The D.C. Fire and EMS Department Metrorail Standard Operating Guidelines Manual lists four methods of evacuation. For which of the methods must third rail power be removed?

And list all methods.

Answer 13

Evacuation by foot only.

1= moving train to nearest station or above ground
2= rescue train
3= breakaway
4= evacuation by foot

Question 14

What shall apply for the IC, regarding incidents at surface stations?

Answer 14

In a situation where the incident commander cannot see both sides of the train and operations must be conducted on both sides, the incident may need to be organized into two branches.

Question 15

Tower-3 will be added as a third truck at Metrorail incidents where the tracks or station is elevated. The Tower-3 “bucket” is generally capable of carrying _____people at a time.

Answer 15

four

Question 16

The overall strategy for managing a Metrorail emergency can be organized into four steps described by the acronym ACRE. What does the “A” in ACRE stand for?

Answer 16

Access

A= access
C= control
R= resuce
E= evacuate / Ems

Question 17

At a metro local alarm, the first-due truck has what responsibilities?

Answer 17

Meeting the first-due engine as part of the Recon group.

Question 18

What is complying with the Metrorail general safety rules for working in a tunnel right of way?

Answer 18

A member carries a flashlight while in a tunnel right of way.

Question 19

Generally, there should never be more than _____ entry control point(s) at an incident.

Answer 19

three

Question 20

The Passenger Emergency Reporting System (PERS) is an intercom system connecting the _____.
And where is it located?

Answer 20

kiosk and the station platform

The intercom is located along station platforms in a pylon (brown tower, with red button)
On platform approximately 200 feet from ends of the platform.

Question 21

The siamese connection to hydrant reverse layout requires what for personnel to complete?

Answer 21

The wagon driver only.

Question 22

To ventilate the platform level of a station, the fans in the fan shafts at both ends of the station and the under-platform exhaust system (UPE) will be placed in the _____ mode.

Answer 22

“exhaust”

Question 23

Units may enter fan/emergency exit shafts only under certain conditions. When units enter such a shaft, the fans will be manually placed in _____.

Answer 23

“supply” or “off”

Question 24

After being dispatched and responding to the main station entrance of a metro station box alarm, what is the NEXT step the first-due engine in the Recon group should take?

Answer 24

Give a size-up report on the assigned TAC channel.

Question 25

At a tunnel incident, what units will be designated the water supply group?

Answer 25

The fourth-due engine.

Question 26

What about the 3rd rail on the metro rail is correct concerning the blue light box?

Answer 26

If personnel encounter a new section of third rail before coming to a blue light box, it may be energized.

Question 27

Personnel who wish to flag an oncoming Metro train should be positioned in a safe area approximately____ feet on each side of the incident. They should swing the hand light ___ so that it can be seen by the approaching train.

Answer 27

750; horizontally from side to side across the track

Question 28

Who can act as the accountability/ control unit at a tunnel box alarm?

Answer 28

The 2nd due engine at the secondary station.

Question 29

If any unit or member is found to be unaccounted for after a roll call,____ attempt(s) will be made to ascertain their accountability and location. If after this/these attempt(s) contact has not been made, a “MAYDAY” will be declared and handled per department policy.

Answer 29

Two

Question 30

What statements about the kiosk telephones in metro is correct?

Answer 30

The secondary telephone line should be used to make outgoing calla in order to keep the first line open for incoming calls.

Question 31

When there is a fire on the mezzanine level of the metro, all fans should be placed in which mode?

Answer 31

Supply

Question 32

In the event of a tunnel emergency, groups will be named by ____.

Answer 32

The name of the station they entered and the task they have been assigned.

Question 33

In the event of a tunnel emergency, what is considered a criterion for two-station deployment?

Answer 33

The tunnel is relatively short and moving staged units from secondary station to the primary station saves a little more time.

Question 34

What should apply regarding surface metro incidents?

Answer 34

Due to the layout of the area and the length of the train involved, it may be advantageous to access the incident from both sides of the track.

Question 35

The ultimate responsibility for a multi- jurisdictional metro incident is determined by_____.

Answer 35

The location of the lead cars operator cab at the time of the incident.