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1
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The overall strategy for managing a Metro emergency can be organized into four steps. These four steps can be remembered by using the acronym ____.

A

ACRE

A. access
C. Control
R. Rescue
E. Evacuate & EMS

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What A.C.R.E stand for ?

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A. access
C. Control
R. Rescue
E. Evacuate & EMS

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A Metro Station Box Alarm has the following assignment:

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5-Engines
2-Trucks
1-BFC’s — Ops (1st due is IncidentCommander)
1-BFC-SpOps (if not available, a BFC-FFD is dispatched)
1-Rescue Squad
1- EMS Supervisor
1-Basic EMS Unit
1-Medic Unit
1- Safety Battalion Chief

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A ______ will be dispatched for the report of a fire, smoke, or other major incident located in a station.

A

Metro Station Box Alarm

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5
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All units except the _____ will be dispatched to the main station entrance as announced. They will be dispatched to a _____.

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fourth due engine;

specific alternate entrance or emergency exit in the case of single entry stations.

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________ Alarm will be dispatched for the report of a fire, smoke, or other major incident located on a Metro surface or aerial right of way.

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A Metro Surface or Aerial box

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Metro Surface and Aerial Box Alarms will have the following assignment:

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5-Engines
2-Trucks
1-BFC’s — Ops (1 st due is IncidentCommander)
1-BFC-Sp Ops (if not available, a BFC-FFD is dispatched)
1-Rescue Squad
1-EMS Supervisor
1-Basic EMS Unit
1-Medic Unit
1-Safety Battalion Chief

-Tower-3 will be automatically dispatched as a 3 rd truck on a Metro
Aerial Box Alarm assignment.

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A ____ will be dispatched for the report of a fire, smoke, or other major incident in a Metro tunnel.

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Metro Tunnel Box Alarm

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A Metro Tunnel Box Alarm will have the following assignment

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Primary Station
4-Engines
2-Truck
1-BFC-FFD
1-BFC-SpOps (if not available, a BFC-Ops will be sent)
1-Rescue Squad
1-EMS Supervisor
1-Basic Unit
1-Medic Unit
1-Safety Battalion Chief

secondary station
2-engines
1-truck

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The station closest to the incident will be designated the _____station, and
the station most distant from the incident will be designated the _____station.

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Primary Station

Secondary Station.

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11
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The goal is to first identify if the incident is an ___or____.

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emergency or maintenance issue

maintenance problem is an issue in which METRO Emergency Response Team (ERT) is working to resolve and the fire department will maintain incident command and provide support requested by the ERT leader. For example, an arcing insulator with METRO ERT on scene would be identified as a maintenance problem.

emergency response is for any event that is an immediate threat to the health and safety of responders or citizens. For example, a trash can fire on the platform would be identified as an emergency respons

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12
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The Metro Local Alarm consists of the following assignment:

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3-Engines
2-Trucks
1-BFC-Ops (Incident Commander)
1-Special Operations Battalion Chief

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13
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RECON GROUP is_____

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First and Second Due Engines, First Due Truck, and Special Operation Battalion Chief

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Who will be designated as the “Recon Group Supervisor” until the arrival of the Special Operations Battalion Chief? And also be responsible for the Group’s actions, accountability, and as much as possible, the radio transmissions regarding same and for investigating the reported hazard and making a recommendation to the Incident Commander regarding any further action required??

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One officer from the 1 st due Engine or the 1 st due Truck; will be designated as the “Recon Group Supervisor”

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15
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Metro local alarm
First Due Engine — assigned tasks:

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  1. Respond to the assigned station entrance. The officer will give a size-up report on the assigned TAC Channel upon arrival.
  2. Stand by to supply the station standpipe. If needed the driver will supply the station standpipe system. Use the hand or reverse lay.
  3. The officer of the first due engine will notify the Incident Commander that they are entering the station.
  4. The officer and two firefighters will enter the station at the Entry Control Point.
    The UDC will be placed on the officer’s seat to be picked up by the Accountability Group (should one be established). The driver’s PAT will be removed and kept with the driver.
  5. Carry in the assigned equipment.
  6. Obtain station keys located in the Knox Box.
  7. Proceed to the kiosk closest to the tunnel involved and obtain information from a Metro representative
  8. the first due engine company officer must relay this information by whatever means available; such as telephone, department apparatus cell phone, the establishment of a “line of sight radio chain” on a “talk around channel” (015,016), or using a “runner.”
  9. Meet the second due engine and the first due truck at the Kiosk or other appropriate position and form the Primary Station Recon Group. Ensure it is known who will be the Recon Group Supervisor (designated by the IC).
    Investigate the hazard and identify the problem that initiated the response as a maintenance problem or an emergency response.
  10. Fill station standpipe as necessary with hydrant pressure only. Slowly increase tol 50 psi if needed
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Metro local alarm Second Due Engine — assigned tasks:

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  1. Respond to the assigned station entrance as dispatched.
  2. Place UDC’s on the officer’s seat of the first-due engine. The driver’s PAT will be removed and kept with the driver.
  3. The officer and two firefighters will enter the station at the Primary Station Entry Control Point.
  4. Meet the first due engine and the first due truck at the Kiosk or other appropriate position and form the Recon Group. Report to the Recon Group Supervisor (either the 1 st due engine officer or the 1 st due truck officer as designated
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17
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Metro local alarm
First Due Truck — assigned tasks:

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  1. Respond to the station; Park one block away.
  2. All thé members will gather the needed equipment and report to the Entry Control Point.
  3. Place the UDC on the officer’s seat of the 1 st due engine
  4. Enter the station at the Entry Control Point and proceed to the Kiosk or other location as announced and meet the first due engine as part of the Recon Group.
  5. Monitor the scene for hazards and ensure no companies enter the right of way or the track bed without permission of the IC.
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18
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The Third Due Engine Company on a Metro Local Alarm will remain uncommitted stage(______) and available to perform multiple tasks as directed by the IC including

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2 blocks away in line of approach

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19
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A Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMIS Alarm response consists of the following assignment:

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3 — Engines
1 — Truck
1 — SpOps BFC (if not available, a BFC-Ops will be sent)
1 — Rescue Squad
1 — EMS Supervisor
1 — Basic Unit
1 — Medic Unit
1 — Safety Battalion Chief

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20
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A _____ will be dispatched for persons injured or trapped anywhere in the Metro system that will require technical rescue capabilities.

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Metro Rescue Alarm

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21
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A Metro Rescue Alarm will have the following minimum assignment:

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1 — Engine
1 — Truck
1 — SpOps BFC (if not available, a BFC-Ops will be sent)
1 — Rescue Squad
1 — EMS Supervisor
1 — Basic Unit
1 — Medic Unit
1 — Safety Battalion Chief

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22
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Personnel operating in the right of way must always be watching_____

A

for unexpected train movement.

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23
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What is the greatest hazard in metro?

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A moving train is the greatest hazard.

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24
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Always treat the third rail as if it were ____

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energized
Never touch the third rail, even after it has been confirmed that it has been de-energized.

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25
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Can a A Warning Strobe and Alarm Device (WSAD) protect you from electrical shock.?

A

NO , A Warning Strobe and Alarm Device (WSAD) will not protect you from electrical shock. It can only warn that the third rail has been energized.

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26
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No one will enter the track bed until all 4 of the following provisions have been met:

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1—Permission has been granted by the Incident Commander.

2—Metro OCC has confirmed that all power has been removed and all train movement in the area has stopped.

3—The emergency trip switches (ETS) have been pushed for all affected sections of track.

4—The third rail has been tested with a volt probe. Refer to the Metrorail Emergency Services Training Manual for the proper procedure.

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27
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The third rail is not one continuous rail. It consists of several independent sections of rail throughout the entire railroad. Each new section of third rail may be energized because it is on a different electrical circuit. Wherever you encounter a gap in the third rail, each new section must be _____.

A

tested, and de-energized

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28
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There may be as many as ____ different sections of third rail in a switching area, crossover area, or interlocking.

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six (6)

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29
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A Switch is still dangerous, it close with several hundred pounds of pressure, crushing items; even if the third rail power is off. To work safely around switches, they will be placed in the ______position with 4- inch x by 4-inch cribbing that is carried on the rescue squads. Cribbing may sometimes be found in the tunnels near the switches.

A

“blocked”

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30
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Never touch a third rail current collector paddle or “____” on any car. If any of these paddles are in contact with an energized third rail, all paddles on that car will be energized.

A

pickup shoe

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31
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How are metro train wheels chocked? How many chocks are used?

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Use four wheel chocks to chock a wheel on each side of a car.
Chock in front of and behind each wheel.

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32
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No one will work alone in tunnel areas. The “___”system will be used to maximize personnel safety.

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“buddy system”

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33
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All personnel will carry a ___ whenever they are in the tunnel right of way.

A

flashlight

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34
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Personnel should always remember to constantly look for a ____ area in case a train unexpectedly appears.

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safe refuge

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35
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Chopper controller cars, Rohr 1000 & 8000, Breda 3000 & 4000, and CAF / AAI 5000 Series numbered cars, can store electrical current in their resistor grids for up to ___minutes after third rail power has been removed.

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15 minutes

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36
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Chopper controller cars, Rohr 1000 & 8000, Breda 3000 & 4000, and CAF / AAI 5000 Series numbered cars, can store electrical current in their resistor grids for up to 15 minutes after third rail power has been removed. This is a lethal hazard.
The Filter Capacitor Discharge Switch (FCDS) that is located on the bottom of the chopper control box can be operated to discharge these capacitors. The electrical power should be discharged in about ____ after the operation of the FCDS. If personnel will be working in the track bed near the undercarriage of the train, the FCDS must be operated.

A

15 seconds

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37
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Flagging procedures may be used to warn oncoming trains of an obstruction on the tracks. Personnel will be equipped with ____. They should be positioned as a signaler in a safe area approximately ____ on each side of theincident for Metro trains.

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equipped with hand light and portable radios

750 feet

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38
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If a train approaches, stand in a safe area, swing the lighted hand light ____ from side to side across the track so that it can be seen by the approaching train operator.

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horizontally

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39
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The WSAD is ______.

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Warning Strobe Alarm Device (WSAD)
used to alert personnel when power has been restored to a de-energized section of third rail.

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40
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WSADs are carried by 4; they are ______.

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truck companies,
rescue squads,
Air Units,
HazMat Unit.

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41
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At least ___WSAD will be used whenever personnel are in the track bed area.

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At least one

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42
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Crossovers and inter-locks may require ___ WSAD’s

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four to six

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43
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The Personnel Accountability System defines a _____ as any area that requires a SCBA or in which a firefighter is at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure.

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“hazard zone”

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44
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‘All areas of Metro, especially stations and tunnels, will be considered a ____.

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hazard zone

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45
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_______ Accountability will be required on all Metro incidents; mandates using only one point of entry.

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Level Ill Entry Control

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46
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Level Ill Entry Control Accountability will be implemented at each main station entrance. The number of Entry Control Points will be kept to an absolute minimum. Generally, there should only be one or two Entry Control Points for an incident, and never more than _____.

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three (3).

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47
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Units arriving at a main Entry Control Point (station entrance) will drop _______.

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off their unit designator cards (UDC) on the officer’s seat of the first due engine.

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48
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Units that have been ordered to enter at an alternate Entry Control Point (elevators, emergency exits, portals, or right of way fence gates) will drop their UDC’s on the officer’s seat of the _____location

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First unit arriving at that location.

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49
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_____ assumes duty at an alternate Entry Control Point, the UDC’s will be picked up from the apparatus and maintained at the Entry Control Point.

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Accountability Officer

The 2nd due engine at the secondary station

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50
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______Secondary Station on a Tunnel Box Alarm is the Accountability/Contro\ Unit because they do not send any personnel to assist the Recon Branch Director.

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The 2nd due engine at the secondary station

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51
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Since there is not a BFC with an accountability board dispatched initially to the Secondary Station, the UDC’s will be placed_____ which will be kept at the Secondary Station Entry Control Point.

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in the second due engine’s Metro Bag

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52
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To assist in reducing radio traffic, use _____ communication, when possible.

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“face to face”

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53
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If any unit or member found to be unaccounted for, ___ attempts will be made to ascertain their accountability and location. If after attempts contact has not been made, a “MAYDAY” will be declared and handled per Departmental policy.

A

two attempts

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54
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A key component to the effective management of any emergency is _____.

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communications.

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55
Q

within the Metro system there are several (10) other alternative methods that can be used to communicate:

A
  1. Command Conference Line
  2. Cell Phones
  3. Metro Telephones
  4. Kiosk
  5. Public Telephones
  6. Runners
  7. The Passenger Emergency Reporting System (PERS)
  8. Public Address System
  9. Metro Radios
  10. Train Communications Systems
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56
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Do not place your phone on ____ when using the Command Conference Line.

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“Speaker”

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57
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Metro Telephones can be found in 5 locations :

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1 in blue light boxes located every 800 feet along the Metro right of way.
2 in Kiosks
3 at the base of emergency exit shafts.
4 near the fan control panel at all fan shafts.
5 in some service rooms

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58
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There are ___ telephone lines in the Kiosk that we can use.

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two

Only one line can be used at a time, since there is only one handset. The first line is the only line which rings for incoming calls

The second line (second button to the right of the hold button) should be used to make outgoing calls .This is to keep the first line open for incoming calls.

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59
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The Passenger Emergency Reporting System (PERS) is an intercom system connecting the __.

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kiosk and the station platform.

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60
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The Passenger Emergency Reporting System (PERS) is an intercom system connecting the kiosk and the station platform. The intercom is located in a pylon on the platform approximately ____ from the ends of the platform.

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200 feet from the ends of the platform.

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61
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The Advantages of the Hand Lay and the Siamese Connection to Hydrant Layout
The hand lay and the siamese connection to hydrant reverse layout requires only the ____ to complete.

A

wagon driver

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62
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The Hydrant to Siamese Connection or Hydrant to Fire Layout is a method that____.

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will not be used

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63
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At some Metro facilities the siamese connections for the station and tunnel standpipes are located next to each other however they are not____.

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interconnected

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64
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Subsurface standpipes have a plaque attached which indicates the ______.

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vertical drop and maximum horizontal run.

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65
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Establishing a water supply to the appropriate standpipe(s) is critical. Tunnel standpipes are dry and are not interconnected. There may be more than ____ different, independent standpipes in a section of tunnel. Metro OCC will report the fire location by chain marker number.

A

five

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66
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It will not be necessary to tie up resources by charging all the standpipes from one station to the next. As a safety factor, and to deliver adequate water supply, the following standpipes will be charged:

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  1. The tunnel standpipe covering the train location (given by OCC,)
  2. The tunnel standpipe on the inbound side of the incident,
  3. The tunnel standpipe on the outbound side of the incident,
  4. The Primary Station standpipe, and
  5. The Secondary Station standpipe.
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67
Q

Companies that are not responsible for station or tunnel standpipes will drop off the crew and ______ away from the station entrances.

A

stage one or more blocks

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68
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Open the discharge to the standpipe supply line. Fill the standpipe with ____only.
Additional pressure will not be applied until ordered. If ordered to increase pressure, slowly build up to a pump pressure of ____.

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hydrant pressure

150 psi.

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69
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When the standpipe is completely filled, the water inside will stop flowing and become static again. The pressure indicated on the intake gauge should rise back toward the initial static reading. If this does not occur within _____, and attack lines are not being supplied from this standpipe, there may be an open valve or a rupture in the standpipe.

A

15 minutes

70
Q

Normal ventilation of stations and tunnels is accomplished by ____.

A

system of fans,
dampers,
thermostatic controls.

71
Q

The local control panel has a switch which can select:
______; In this position fans are remotely confrolled by OCC and locally controlled by thermostats. Fans will activate when temperatures rise above preset values. They may move air in either direction. OCC can only override thermostatic control when the local fan switch is in this position. Also a green light will be lit when the switch is in this position.

A

“Automatic” position.

72
Q

The local control panel has a switch which can select:
_____; In this mode fans will move air into the station or tunnel.
A red light will be lit when the switch is in this position.

A

“Emergency Supply” position.

73
Q

The local control panel has a switch which can select:
_____;In this mode fans will move air out of the station or tunnel. A red light will be lit when the switch is in this position.

A

“Emergency Exhaust” position.

74
Q

The local control panel has a switch which can select:
_____; This position is not on all local fan control panels

A

“Off’ position

75
Q

There are two methods for controlling ventilation in Metro stations and tunnels.
Fans can be controlled _____.

A

remotely by OCC, or
manually at local fan control panels.

76
Q

There are two methods for controlling ventilation in Metro stations and tunnels.
Fans can be controlled _____.

A

remotely by OCC, or
manually at local fan control panels.

77
Q

The Under Platform Exhaust System (UPE)
located ______.

A

in mechanical equipment rooms at each end of the station platform.

78
Q

Each panel controls the UPE system____ of the station. To place the entire station UPE in a particular mode, it is necessary to operate the switches at both ends of the station

A

One half of the station

79
Q

When ventilating a fire at the platform level in one of these stations, only the fans in the tunnels can be used in ____.

A

“exhaust.”

80
Q

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, will be placed in the _____mode.

A

“exhaust”

81
Q

A fire on the mezzanine level could block passenger escape routes to the escalators.
For this reason, when there is a fire on the mezzanine level all fans are placed in the ____ mode. The goal is to force the smoke up the escalators, out of the station, and keep the platform and tunnel clear.

A

“supply”

82
Q

_____ will be a critical factor with a fire in a tunnel.

A

Ventilation

83
Q

When there is a fire in a tunnel, fan shafts on both sides of the fire will be used.
The dampers on nearby vent shafts will be closed.
The fans on one side of the fire will be placed in _____ and the fans on the other side of the fire will be in _____. This will result in a “push and pull” effect.

A

“supply”,

“exhaust.”

84
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UNITS WILL ONLY ENTER FAN/EMERGENCY EXIT SHAFTS IF 4 things take place:

A

1-the fans are not exhausting smoke or heat,

2-the fan shaft is located in an emergency exit,

3-the fans can be placed in the “manual supply” or “manual off’ mode, and

4-they are ordered to enter.

85
Q

When units enter such a shaft, the fans will be manually placed in______.

A

” supply” or “off.”

86
Q

The easiest way to move people in Metro is by _____.

A

train.

87
Q

Metro has the 4 standard operating guidelines for evacuation:

A
  1. Moving the Train to the Nearest Station or Above Ground
  2. “Rescue Train”
  3. “Breakaway” Operation
  4. Evacuation by Foot
88
Q

The last resort to evacuate passengers on a disabled Train is to_____.

A

Evacuation by Foot

89
Q

After engines that are assigned to charge standpipes have completed this task, they will _______.

A

open the doors to the emergency exit.

90
Q

Metro has some diesel work locomotives which could be used at major incidents. The locomotive could take up to ___ hours to arrive.

A

four hours to arrive

91
Q

One eight-car Metro train has the capacity to carry as many as _____ passengers.

A

1,800

92
Q

A mass casualty incident is defined as____.

A

with nine (9) or more victims,

93
Q

District’s Level I Trauma Center’s with an understanding that exceeding _____ victims per Trauma Center

A

two (2)

94
Q

(START) is known as_____.

A

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) triage method.

95
Q

Special Considerations for Mass Casualty Incidents in Metro are:

A

1-Access

2-Extrication

3-Evacuation and Removal of Victims

4-The EMS Transport Zone and EMS Staging Area

5-Additional Resources

96
Q

At least ____ personnel should be assigned to carry one stretcher.

A

four

97
Q

Consider the use of the Emergency Tunnel Evacuation Carts (ETEC’s).
____ firefighters can move up to
____ victims at a time when using an ETEC.

A

2 firefighters
4 victims

98
Q

The______ to arrive on the scene will establish an EMS Loading Zone.

A

first EMS transport units

99
Q

A Mass Casualty Support Unit has supplies to treat up to ____ victims.

A

50

100
Q

An Ambulance Bus can transport
____-stretchers and ___-ambulatory victims.

A

8 stretchers
12 ambulatory

101
Q

Basic Strategies for a Metro Mass Casualty Incident is:

A

1-Recognize a Mass Casualty Incident

2-Declare a “Mass Casualty Incident”

3-Request Additional Resources

4-Triage

5-Treatment

6-Transport

7-Multiple Triage, Treatment, and Transport Locations

102
Q

Some Metro incidents may require the need to establish more than one Triage, Treatment, and Transport Zone. When multiple areas are used, the designation for Groups/Divisions/Units will normally use _____as part of their designation.

A

a station or street name

103
Q

The EMS Branch Director reports to the ____ and supervises the Medical, and Transportation Group Supervisors.

A

Operations Section Chief

104
Q

The Triage Unit Leader reports to _____and supervises the Triage Crews / Litter Bearers and the Morgue Manager. The Triage Unit Leader is responsible for selecting where triage will be done and the movement of victims from the Triage Area to either the treatment or transport areas.

A

the Medical Group Supervisor

105
Q

The Treatment Unit Leader reports to the ____ and supervises the Red, Yellow, and Green Unit Leaders. The Treatment Unit Leader is responsible for patient care and preparation for transportation and movement of victims to the EMS Loading Zone(s).

A

Medical Group Supervisor

106
Q

The Transportation Group Supervisor reports to the _____ and supervises the Medical Communications, Air and Ground Coordinators. The Transportation Group Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of patient transportation and the maintenance of records relating to identification, hospital designation, and method of transport.

A

EMS Branch Director

107
Q

What is a critical first step in successfully handling a mass casualty incident ?

A

A critical first step in successfully handling a mass casualty incident is
recognizing one exists based on the criteria of nine (9) or more victims and
making immediate proper notice so the plan can be implemented and
additional resources requested as soon as possible.

108
Q

When determining resource needs, remember each ambulatory victim may require ____ rescuers if they need assistance and
non-ambulatory if evacuated via stretcher will require ___ rescuers at a minimum

A

1-2 rescuers for ambulatory

4- rescuers minimum for stretcher

109
Q

The fourth due engine will be dispatched to a ___.

A

specific alternate entrance.
This would include another station entrance, or at single-entry stations, the emergency exit located at the opposite end of the station.

110
Q

the fourth due engine is responsible for providing a ____&_____.

A

second water supply to the station standpipe system.& Second,
a size-up of conditions at the alternate entrance will be conducted by the fourth due engine company officer, but will not enter station unless ordered to do so.

111
Q

To accomplish this, EMS transport and mass casualty units must be able to park as close to the station entrance as possible. Due to this, with the exception of the engines assigned to supply station standpipes and the rescue squad, which positions at the ______so it can be used to move rescue equipment, all fire apparatus and support vehicles will stage at least one block away. The 1st due Battalion Fire Chief will park near ______ but must avoid blocking the “EMS Loading Zone”.

A

station elevator (engine to fill standpipe & RS)

one block away. (Support vehicles)

the station entrance ( 1st due BFC)

112
Q

On a metro station box alarm:
1st due engine is the recon group.
Position, Equipment & assignment are:

A

OIC —metro bag— enter main station , get keys from Knox box

Line —standpipe hoes & gated eye—report to kiosk & obtain information from metro rep

LO — standpipe hoes— locate incident, size up, relay size up, take action

WD— PAT & Wagon —supply standpipe with hydrant pressure

113
Q

Metro station box alarm
2nd due engine
Position, Equipment & assignment are:

A

OIC —UDC, METRO BAG, HYDRARAM & BAR —ENTER MAIN STATION ENTRANCE & BACK-UP 1ST ENGINE.

Line&LO—STANDPIPE HOSE & GATED WYE —ASSIST WITH ATTACK, TRIAGE, TREATMENT & EVACUATION.

WD —P.A.T. & WAGON— PARK 1-BLOCK AWAY & STANDBY TO ASSIST OTHER WAGONS.

114
Q

Metro station box alarm
1st due truck
Position, Equipment & assignment are:

A

OIC—UDC, WSAD, THERMAL IMAGER —PARK 1-BLOCK AWAY FROM MAIN ENTRANCE, JOIN RECON GROUP (1&2 due engine)

TD —LIGHT BAG & AN ADDITIONAL LIGHT —SAFETY TASKS: LIGHTS, TEST 3RD RAIL, PLACE WSAD. CHOCK WHEELS,

T —METRO BAG, HOOK —-DISCHARGE F.C.D.S. IF NECESSARY. (Failed compositor discharge system; train hold power up to 15 minutes when button press release power in 15 seconds)

Bar—BAR, FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS —ASSIST WITH FORCIBLE ENTRY

hook/axe —EMS JUMP BAG, OXYGEN, AED —ASSESS VENTILATION & COORDINATE FAN OPERATIONS WITH IC & OCC

115
Q

Metro station box alarm
3rd due engine: ACCOUNTABILITY / COMMAND
POSITION ,EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

OIC&1-F/F —U.D.C. & BFC ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD —SERVE AS ACOUNTBILITY OFFICER AT MAIN STATION ENTRANCE.

2 – F/F’S —P.A.T. & PPE —ASSIST RECON BRANCH DIRECTOR AT KIOSK OR OTHER FORWARD LOCATION

DRIVER —P.A.T. & WAGON —PARK 1-BLOCK FROM MAIN ENTRANCE

116
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM
4th Engine: ALTERNATE ENTRANCE
POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

OIC —UDC, OXYGEN, METRO & EMS JUMP BAGS —REPORT TO ALTERNATE STATION ENTRANCE, GIVE SIZE-UP

line&LO —STANDPIPE HOSE, GATED WYE, & BAR—OPEN EMERGENCY EXIT (IF PRESENT), & STANDBY

* DRIVER* —P.A.T. & WAGON —SUPPLY STATION STANDPIPE AT ALTERNATE ENTRANCE

117
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM
5th Engine: staging
POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

OFFICER— EQUIPMENT BASED ON ASSIGNMENT—STAGE 1-BLOCK AWAY IN LINE OF APPROACH AND AWAIT ORDERS

DRIVER —- OFFICER WILL ADVICE OF DUTIES—-ASSIGNMENT FOR THE 5TH DUE ENGINE COMPANY WILL BE AT THE

LINE&LAYOUT — OFFICER WILL ADVISE OF DUTIES—DISCRETION OF THE INCIDENT COMMANDER BASED ON NEEDS.

118
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM
2nd due truck: staging
POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

OIC & CREW — UDC & TOOLS BASED ON TASK ASSIGNED—STAGE 1-BLOCK AWAY FROM MAIN STATION ENTRANCE & AWAIT ORDERS.

119
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM
RESCUE SQUAD: staging
POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

OIC & CREW — UDC & TOOLS BASED ON TASK ASSIGNED— STANDBY NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE FOR SIZE-UP & EQUIPMENT NEEDS

DRIVER — P.A.T. & RESCUE EQUIPMENT— STAY WITH APPARATUS AS EQUIPMENT MANAGER

120
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM
1ST BFC-FFD : COMMAND
POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

BFC —METRO MAPS, METRO WORKSHEETS— ESTABLISH COMMAND POST AT STREET LEVEL NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE.

121
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM

2nd BFC-FFD: Metro Liaison *

POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

BFC — METRO MAPS, METRO WORKSHEETS— RESPOND TO METRO OCC, SERVE AS “METRO LIAISON.”

122
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM

SpOps BFC: Recon Branch Director

POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

BFC —METRO MAPS, METRO & SpOps WORKSHEET— KIOSK OR MOST ADVANTAGEOUS CONTROL POINT TO MANAGE UNITS ASSIGNED

123
Q

METRO STATION BOX ALARM

EMS SUP’R. & 1-ALS / 1-BLS : EMS

POSITION, EQUIPMENT & ASSIGNMENT

A

SUP’R.&CREWS —-UDC & EMS EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED— SUP’R. ASSUMES COMMAND OF EMS GROUP. CREWS ESTABLISH AN “EMS LOADING
ZONE” AT MAIN STATION ENTRANCE.

124
Q

To safely, effectively, and efficiently manage the incident. The Incident Commander will set up their Command Post ___.

A

in the street near the main station entrance.

125
Q

RADIO DESIGNATION:
Battalion Number plus the word,
______ when talking to Communications.
______ when talking on the fireground channel.

A

“Command,” = communications

“Operations” = fireground

126
Q

The 2nd due BFC-FFD initially responds to Metro OCC and serves as the _____.

A

“Metro Liaison.”

127
Q

“Operations” to assigned units on the fireground TAC channel. Command and the
number of their battalion when talking to Communications on channel_____.

A

“02 Main.”

128
Q

To serve as Fire/EMS’ direct liaison with metro; will be known as ________and effectively manage and coordinate operations between the two agencies. This close coordination between the two agencies will help ensure the safety of Metro employees and Fire/EMS members while operating in the Metro system.

A

Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC)

129
Q

The first and second due engines and the first due truck will operate together as the
______. Unit will meet at ____, form the Recon Group and approach the incident together

A

Recon Group.
These units will meet on the platform,

130
Q

It is important that the Incident Commander, Operations, the Recon Branch Director, and all other units are made aware of the size-up information as it is obtained. If radio communication difficulties are encountered in the Metro system, , the first due engine company officer will attempt to relay this information by whatever means available; such _____.

A

as telephone, the establishment of a “line of sight radio chain” on a “talkaround channel” (015,016) or by the use of a “runner”.

131
Q

Locate the local fan control panels at each end of the station and report the status of the fans to the Recon Branch Director. If ordered, the controls will be
placed in the manual mode. If the fans are in auto supply, blowing in,place them in manual _____ If they are in auto exhaust, blowing out, place them in manual____.

A

“supply.”

“exhaust.”

132
Q

The operations Section Chief (“operations”) is. Responsible for the management _____.

A

of all fire , Ems And recuse operations.

133
Q

The rocks in the track bed, known as ____, create a hazardous surface for walking and ladder placement.

A

ballast

134
Q

The first problem that we will have to overcome when responding to an incident on the surface right of way will be ____.

A

access.

135
Q

Such points may include right of way fence gates or overpasses. Gates are located_____ feet. In an emergency, locks can be opened with Metro key number 2595 or the fence material may be cut.

A

every 800 fetfeet

136
Q

In an emergency, locks can be opened with Metro key number ___ or the fence material may be cut.

A

2595

137
Q

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

A

-both sides of the tracks.

138
Q

Tower -3 will be added as a _____ on Metro incidents where the tracks or station is elevated.

A

third truck

139
Q

The safety walks provided along the aerial right of way are only _____ wide and are cluttered with cables and control boxes

A

22 inches

140
Q

(CB-EMIS) is_____.

A

The Chemical Biological Emergency Management Information System

141
Q

(CB-EMIS) is a resource available to Incident Commanders on Metro incidents that allows them to use data from chemical sensors located in selected stations to:

A

-identify activated sensors.
-obtain train movement information.
-gather weather information from local monitoring stations.
-monitor video from Metro stations.
-access dispersion and plume cloud models.

142
Q

The right of way detection systems are located every ___ feet along with the ETS boxes and at right-of-way gates

A

800 feet

143
Q

Alarms from flammable vapor and gas detection systems are transmitted when the ambient vapor levels are exceeded. The systems are calibrated so that a warning is transmitted if ___ percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) for the product is reached.

A

20 percent

144
Q

Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMS Dispatch Assignment:

A

3 — Engines
1 — Truck
1 —Special Ops BFC (Incident Commander)
1 — Firefighting Division BFC (Metro Liaison at OCC)
1 — Rescue squad
1 - HazMat Unit
1 — EMS Supervisor
1 — Medic Unit
1 — Basic Unit
1 — Safety Officer

145
Q

First responders will adhere to the 5 hazardous materials incident procedures of:

A

Recognition
Identification
Notification
Isolation
Protection

146
Q

On metro hazardous material
Units will stage_____.

A

BFC will advise all units on the assigned TAC channel, “ that all units, with the exception of the first-due engine, will stage two-blocks away “in-line-of-approach. Level Ill Accountability will be in effect”.

uphill, upwind, using buildings for shielding, other nearby Metro station entrances/vents as factors in avoiding contamination.

147
Q

Tower-3 has been added to the initial response assignments for elevated portions/platforms of the Metro system. These portions/ platforms include the:

A

-Orange Line between the Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Avenue Stations.

-Red Line between the Ft. Totten and Takoma Stations.

-Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station.

148
Q

The ultimate responsibility for the incident (“jurisdiction having authority”) is determined by location of _____.

A

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

149
Q

There are no blue light boxes and ETS’s for the tracks in the yard, except for in the wash track area on the west side of the Major Repair Building.

A

.Power to all of the tracks in the yard must be removed by the Control Tower.

The telephone number for the Control Tower is 202-962-5939 or just 5939 from a Metro telephone.

150
Q

At Brentwood yard repair shop; Trains are restricted to a travel speed of ____ miles per hour. If they exceed ___miles per hour, they are automatically stopped.

A

10 to 12 mph restricted travel speed

15 mph they will be automatically stopped

151
Q

Apparatus and personnel can cross the tracks in the yard at roadways. The trains in the yard must stop at all roadways, sound their horn, wait _____seconds, and then proceed across the road.

A

five (5)

152
Q

All Department apparatus will stop at all tracks, sound their horn, wait ___seconds, and then proceed across the tracks

A

five (5) seconds

153
Q

The Major Repair Building at Brentwood Yard is a where maintenance and repairs are done to Metro railcars. Since there is not a third rail inside this facility to provide power to move rail cars or power. They are powered by______.

A

Shop power & stinger trolley

154
Q

The first is a “Shop Power” line that runs from

A

red and white striped boxes located along the walls. This “Shop Power” line is a 750-volt line that plugs into a receiving nipple located on the lower side of the car.

155
Q

To remove power to the “Shop Power” lines

A

depress the red button located on the side of the red and white striped boxes from which the line originates.

156
Q

The second electrical source is called a “stinger trolley” which is

A

a ceiling mounted, 750 volt, power source that rolls along tracks from the front to the back of the building. This “stinger trolley” is connected to a power pick-up shoe on a rail car when it desired to move the railcar to the outside where it then makes contact with a typical third rail section for propulsion power.

157
Q

A “deadman” switch is connected to the floor level power line attached to each _____.

A

each individual “stinger trolley.”

158
Q

To power the “stinger trolley” the “deadman switch” must be ______. If the “deadman” switch is released power is immediately cut to the “stinger.”

A

depressed and held

159
Q

The Major Repair Building is sprinklered.

The first due engine will connect their soft sleeve to the hydrant on the _______.

The second due engine will connect their soft sleeve at the ______.

A

1st due engine= north end of the building.

2nd due engine= south end of the building.

160
Q

There are 2 basic technologies used in tunnel communications:

A

Leaky lines & bi-directional Amplifiers(BDAs)

161
Q

The expected area of radio coverage is along the _____.

A

ROW - right of way

162
Q

Under normal conditions , the same talk group (03, 07, 0A3, 0A7 etc) you use for a house fire should work below grade due to the _____ in metro tunnel

A

distributed antenna system

163
Q

A leaky feeder is a communications system used in underground mining and other tunnel environments. Because of leaky signal, line amplifiers are required to be inserted at regular intervals typically every _____meters.

A

350-500 meters

164
Q

___ is a communications chain that bridges distanced over which one could not usually , build a chain of people with radios to bridge large distances full of concrete and metal.

A

A radio relay

165
Q

Crews must stop at each turn or bend in the ROW to_____.

A

Confirm communications ;
If lost this where relay should be established.

166
Q

If you are in the operational area and you hear, “Message for relay” that would be your clue to ____so the message could get put.

A

Stop talking

167
Q

Prioritizing and sending quality relay messages is not the job for a ___.

A

Rookie

168
Q

Simplex channels are
DVRS channels are

A

Simplex 15 & 16
DVRS 4 & 8

169
Q

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

A

The second-due engine, at the secondary station.

170
Q

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

A

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

171
Q

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.

A

“exhaust”

172
Q

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

A

The fourth-due engine.

Tice 2024 Questions (14 decks)

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