National Capitol Region COG Rairoad Emergency Response Flashcards
If an unexpected train approaches a very narrow tunnel, can a firefighter find refuge by lying in the corner where the wall and floor come together?
Yes, but only if he/she is not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
What statements about freight cars on Amtrak passenger trains is CORRECT?
Baggage combination cars are equipped with dormitories that may be occupied by Amtrak personnel while the train is in motion.
When working at railroad incidents, no apparatus or equipment shall be placed within _____ feet of the center line of the nearest track.
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The National Capital Region Council of Governments Railroad Emergency Response Manual includes what general command considerations for railroad incidents?
If possible, the incident commander should confirm information received from the first-arriving unit using maps.
What statements about Amtrak’s electrified territory is CORRECT?
Rescue techniques used with lower voltages, such as ropes and poles, cannot be used with energized catenary systems.
_____ carry powders, liquids, gases and liquefied gases. Statistics state that approximately three-fourths of the hazardous material shipments in the U.S. are carried in them.
Tank cars
What type of members is following Department guidelines for working at a railroad incident?
A member pulls the hand brake on two cars and chocks them before working under a train that has not been derailed.
The National Capital Region Council of Governments Railroad Emergency Response Manual includes what general operational considerations for railroad incidents?
All railroad collisions, derailments and fires should first be considered hazardous material incidents until otherwise verified.
According to the National Capital Region Council of Governments Railroad Emergency Response Manual, which of the following brakes can be used to totally immobilize a stationary train during an incident?
The hand brake only.
All are tools may be used in last-resort attempts to remove Lexan polycarbonate windows EXCEPT _____.
a circular saw
_____ are used to carry oversized loads. They have sides without a permanent roof.
Gondola cars
What apparatus operators is complying with Department safety precautions for grade crossings?
An operator who cannot completely see the tracks sends someone ahead on foot to see whether a train is approaching.
