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What is the primary role of the Third Due Engine Company in a Metro Local Alarm situation?
What is the primary role of the Third Due Engine Company in a Metro Local Alarm situation?
In a Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMIS assignment, which resource is NOT included in the initial response?
In a Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMIS assignment, which resource is NOT included in the initial response?
For a Metro Rescue Alarm, which minimum assignment is accurate?
For a Metro Rescue Alarm, which minimum assignment is accurate?
Which task does the Third Due Engine Company NOT have when assigned to a Metro Local Alarm?
Which task does the Third Due Engine Company NOT have when assigned to a Metro Local Alarm?
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What occurs if multiple victims are reported during a Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMIS assignment?
What occurs if multiple victims are reported during a Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMIS assignment?
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What is the purpose of a Metro Surface or Aerial Box Alarm?
What is the purpose of a Metro Surface or Aerial Box Alarm?
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Which unit will automatically be dispatched as a third truck on a Metro Aerial Box Alarm assignment?
Which unit will automatically be dispatched as a third truck on a Metro Aerial Box Alarm assignment?
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How many engines are dispatched to the Primary Station for a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
How many engines are dispatched to the Primary Station for a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
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What unit is dispatched if the BFC-SpOps is unavailable during a Metro Surface or Aerial Box Alarm?
What unit is dispatched if the BFC-SpOps is unavailable during a Metro Surface or Aerial Box Alarm?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the assignment for a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
Which of the following is NOT part of the assignment for a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
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How many EMS units are dispatched to the Primary Station in a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
How many EMS units are dispatched to the Primary Station in a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
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What occurs if there are reports of an explosion or major hazmat incident?
What occurs if there are reports of an explosion or major hazmat incident?
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What is the designation for the station closest to the incident in a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
What is the designation for the station closest to the incident in a Metro Tunnel Box Alarm?
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Which of these units is specifically included in a Metro Surface or Aerial Box Alarm response?
Which of these units is specifically included in a Metro Surface or Aerial Box Alarm response?
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What communication method is suggested when encountering radio difficulties in the Metro system?
What communication method is suggested when encountering radio difficulties in the Metro system?
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Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities of the second due engine?
Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities of the second due engine?
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What is the initial action required when hazardous conditions are identified?
What is the initial action required when hazardous conditions are identified?
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Which channel is designated for communication in a 'talk around' mode if radio issues arise?
Which channel is designated for communication in a 'talk around' mode if radio issues arise?
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What is the maximum pressure to which the station standpipe can be increased if necessary?
What is the maximum pressure to which the station standpipe can be increased if necessary?
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Where should the first due truck park upon arrival at the station?
Where should the first due truck park upon arrival at the station?
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Who is responsible for designating the Recon Group Supervisor?
Who is responsible for designating the Recon Group Supervisor?
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What procedure is followed when reporting a fire at a Metro station?
What procedure is followed when reporting a fire at a Metro station?
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What should the first due engine officer do when meeting the second due engine?
What should the first due engine officer do when meeting the second due engine?
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What equipment is specifically mentioned as needing to be gathered by the first due truck members?
What equipment is specifically mentioned as needing to be gathered by the first due truck members?
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Which unit is dispatched to specific alternate entrances during an emergency?
Which unit is dispatched to specific alternate entrances during an emergency?
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In case of a maintenance problem, what is the first step taken by the Recon Group?
In case of a maintenance problem, what is the first step taken by the Recon Group?
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What information is essential for the Office of Unified Communications to gather during an emergency?
What information is essential for the Office of Unified Communications to gather during an emergency?
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What additional units are dispatched for incidents involving multiple victims or hazmat concerns?
What additional units are dispatched for incidents involving multiple victims or hazmat concerns?
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What is the total number of engines dispatched for a Metro Station Box Alarm?
What is the total number of engines dispatched for a Metro Station Box Alarm?
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Who is designated as the Incident Commander in a Metro Station Box Alarm?
Who is designated as the Incident Commander in a Metro Station Box Alarm?
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Which action is taken when a report of a derailment occurs?
Which action is taken when a report of a derailment occurs?
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What units are included in the Metro Local Alarm assignment?
What units are included in the Metro Local Alarm assignment?
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In the event of a derailment in a Metro tunnel, which additional unit may be deployed based on the report?
In the event of a derailment in a Metro tunnel, which additional unit may be deployed based on the report?
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What is the primary purpose of the Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) Liaison position?
What is the primary purpose of the Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) Liaison position?
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What strategy is used by the Metro Local Alarm for deployment?
What strategy is used by the Metro Local Alarm for deployment?
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Which task is NOT part of the initial actions of the Metro Local Alarm units?
Which task is NOT part of the initial actions of the Metro Local Alarm units?
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Who confirms the location of an incident during response?
Who confirms the location of an incident during response?
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What type of report would trigger the addition of the Hazmat Unit?
What type of report would trigger the addition of the Hazmat Unit?
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What does the Metro Local Alarm aim to first identify during an incident?
What does the Metro Local Alarm aim to first identify during an incident?
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Which units respond to the Primary Station according to the dispatch example in the content?
Which units respond to the Primary Station according to the dispatch example in the content?
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Who is designated as the Incident Commander in a Metro Local Alarm assignment?
Who is designated as the Incident Commander in a Metro Local Alarm assignment?
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Study Notes
Emergency Reporting Procedures
- Metro Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) contacts the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) for emergency assistance
- A standard format is used to transfer information about the incident
- OUC call takers use a worksheet ("Preliminary Information on Metrorail System Incidents") to gather information
- The worksheet provides necessary data to dispatch the correct response to the incident location
Metro Station Box Alarms
- Dispatched for fire, smoke, or other significant incidents in stations, or mass casualty incidents
- Also dispatched for derailments or crashes
- Additional units (e.g., rescue squad, mass casualty task force) are dispatched based on the severity
- Hazmat unit is dispatched in explosions, or major hazmat or multiple victim incidents
- Basic assignment includes 5 engines, 2 trucks, 1 BFC-Ops (Incident Commander, first due), 1 BFC-SpOps (if unavailable, a BFC-FFD is dispatched), 1 rescue squad, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 basic EMS unit, 1 medic unit, and 1 safety battalion Chief
Metro Surface Box Alarms and Metro Aerial Box Alarms
- Dispatched for fires, smoke, or other serious incidents on metro surface or aerial rights-of-way
- Units are dispatched to the closest accessible station or point
- Assignment includes 5 engines, 2 trucks, 1 BFC-Ops (Incident Commander), 1 BFC-SpOps, 1 rescue squad, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 basic EMS unit, 1 medic unit, and 1 safety battalion chief
- Tower 3 is automatically dispatched as a 3rd truck for aerial box alarms
Metro Tunnel Box Alarms
- Dispatched for fires, smoke, or other major incidents within metro tunnels
- Primary station is closest to incident, secondary station is furthest
- Primary station receives 4 engines, 2 trucks, 2 BFCs, 1 rescue squad, 1 ambulance, 1 medic unit, 1 EMS supervisor
- Secondary station receives 2 engines and 1 truck
- Derailments trigger extra units (2nd rescue squad, Task Force, EMS units) for potential mass casualty incidents
- Hazmat assigned for explosions, major hazmat or multiple victim cases
Metro Local Alarm Assignment
- Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) Liaison position and expanded cameras improve incident identification and location
- Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) for initial local alarm actions
- Priority determination: emergency vs. maintenance issue
- Assignment: 3 engines, 2 trucks, 1 BFC-Ops (Incident Commander), 1 Special Operations Battalion Chief
Incident Commander
- Parks near the Primary Station entrance, keeps access open
- Takes command
- Designs a Recon Group Supervisor
- Establishes a command post near the Entry Control Point
- Notifies the ROCC Liaison of command post location
- Unifies command with Metro officials
- Requests information (emergency location, third rail power status, train movements, ventilation system status) from ROCC Liaison and other units
- Determines if incident is a maintenance or emergency response
- Requests additional resources when needed
- Updates OUC on the situation using incident size-up and tactical worksheets
Recon Group
- First and second due engines, first due truck, and Special Operations Battalion Chief
- One officer is designated Recon Group Supervisor
- Investigates hazards, recommends further actions
- Maintains communications regarding safety concerns
Second Due Engine
- Responds to designated entrance, places UDC on officer's seat, and driver keeps personal alert token (PAT)
- Enters the station at the Primary Station Entry Control Point
- Meets First Due Engine and First Due Truck, forms Recon Group, and reports to the Recon Group Supervisor
First Due Truck
- Responds to station, parks a block away
- Members gather equipment
- Places UDC on officer's seat
- Enters station, proceeds to kiosk, and joins the Recon Group
Third Due Engine
- Remains uncommitted (2 blocks away), ready for diverse assignments (e.g., communication support, accountability officer, response to secondary station/alternate entrance)
- Follows Incident Command's instructions
- Assists Recon Group, providing communications relay, or becoming accountability officer in assigned locations
Metro Hazardous Materials/CB-EMIS Alarm Assignment
- Dispatched for hazardous materials, suspicious package/powder incidents
- May involve multiple victims; additional units (e.g., EMS units, hazardous materials task forces, mass casualty task forces, rescue squads)
- Assignment includes 3 engines, 1 truck, 1 SpOps BFC (or BFC-Ops), 1 rescue squad, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 basic unit, 1 medic, 1 safety chief
Metro Rescue Alarm
- Dispatched for trapped or injured persons needing technical rescue
- Minimum assignment includes 1 engine, 1 truck, 1 SpOps BFC/BFC-Ops, 1 rescue squad, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 basic unit, 1 medic unit, 1 safety chief
- Additional units (e.g., 2nd rescue squad, collapse task force, hazmat, air unit) for specific needs (high-angle rescue, collapse, confined space rescue)
Metro Medical Local Alarms
- Dispatched for medical emergencies
- Units dispatched (1st responder and EMS units) to closest station and appropriate access points
- Emergency issues in non-right-of-way areas handled under normal medical local alarm protocols
- Units addressing incidents in the right-of-way follow specific procedures, contacting ROCC and complying with safety regulations
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Test your knowledge on emergency reporting procedures in Metro Rail operations. Explore the communication protocols and dispatch units involved in various incidents. This quiz covers the standard formats and worksheets used to ensure proper responses in emergencies.
