G-TTCF TTC- Subway Fires Part 2

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What is the responsibility of the initial arriving crew?

To assume Command as per Training Note 104.3.7 (correct)

To transfer command to the Platform Sector Officer

To switch to F/G 5/6 for communication

To operate in a Mobile Command mode

Where should the initial crew access the Fire Safety Plan Box?

At the Platform Sector Officer's location

At the TAC Channel

At the Fire Safety Plan Box location

At the Customer Service Booth (correct)

What is the purpose of the BM Key?

To switch to F/G 5/6 for communication

To access the Fire Safety Plan Box (correct)

To operate in a Mobile Command mode

To access the subway station during business hours

When should the IC operate in a Static Command mode?

When becoming the Platform Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should the Platform Sector Officer do when investigating a fire or heavy smoke?

Upgrade to a 2nd alarm Signup and view all the answers

When should the Transfer of Command protocol take place?

When the initial IC becomes the Platform Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the Platform Sector Officer?

designate a controlled area and assign an Entry Control person Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of connecting to the Dry Drop/DFL FDC in relation to the location of the fire?

to ensure a water supply to the other end of the subway station Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Dry Drop Booklet' found aboard TFS apparatus?

It provides the location of the Dry Drop/Dry Fire Line (DFL) FDC’s Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a 65mm CSA threaded hydrant gate when connecting to TTC FDC’s?

to ensure that a second line may be connected later Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for checking inside of the connection to ensure that there is no debris before connecting to the FDC?

to prevent water from flowing from the other side of the FDC or pressurize the cap Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of newer TTC subway station FDC’s?

They may be equipped with clapper valves, but this is not guaranteed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a water supply as soon as possible?

to support firefighting operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative tactic when there is no Dry Drop/DFL at the station or in an outside track area?

stretching a hose line from the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the rule of connecting to the Dry Drop/DFL FDC’s?

Davisville and Rosedale Subway Stations Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevant information to consider when supplying water to, or when connecting to the Dry Drop/DFL in the tunnel?

Training Note 101.1.5 – Standpipe Operations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Initial Response

Initial arriving apparatus responds to the dispatched location.
Subsequent arriving apparatus responds to the same location or as directed by the TFS IC or pre-planning.

Establishing Command

Initial arriving crew assumes Command as per Training Note 104.3.7.
Crews remain on the assigned TAC Channel and do not switch to F/G 5/6.

Subway Station Access

Initial crew entering a subway station (during business hours) accesses the Fire Safety Plan Box and reports to the Customer Service Booth.
The BM Key aboard TFS apparatus can be used for access to the subway station (outside of business hours) and the Fire Safety Plan Box.

Investigation and Command

The IC may operate in a Mobile Command mode until a situation requires a task level action.
The IC becomes the Platform Sector Officer, operating in a Static Command mode, when fire or heavy smoke is encountered.
The Platform Sector Officer upgrades to a 2nd alarm.
The Platform Sector Officer duties include:
Maintaining Static Command
Advising Command of their location from the EAS door label
Communicating with TTC Transit Control Centre via the PAX phone
Designating a Staging area and a controlled area with an Entry Control person
Notifying Command when additional resources or personnel are required
Setting up air supply for their Sector
Ensuring adequate resources are maintained in the Sector
Coordinating personnel re-assignment through Command
Controlling when personnel are assigned to Rehab Sector
Conducting and reporting PAR status of their Sector when necessary

Incident Action Plan

Tasks are taken as per the Incident Action Plan (IAP):
Immediate rescue
Locating and extinguishing fire
Locating the train
Counting the number of passengers

Water Supply

The driver locates the Dry Drop/Dry Fire Line (DFL) FDC's via the "Dry Drop Booklet" found aboard TFS apparatus.
The driver relocates the apparatus and connects to the appropriate Dry Drop/DFL FDC in relation to the fire location.
A subsequent pump equipped apparatus is relocated and connected to the other Dry Drop/DFL FDC, located at grade level at the other end of the subway station.
TFS crews always use a 65mm CSA threaded hydrant gate when connecting to ALL TTC FDC's.
A water supply is established as soon as possible.

Special Considerations

Davisville and Rosedale Subway Stations require a hose line to be stretched from the apparatus as they do not have a Dry Drop or DFL system.
Stretching a hose line from the apparatus may be the most appropriate tactic if there is no Dry Drop/DFL at the station or in an outside track area, or if the Dry Drop/DFL has a catastrophic failure.

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This quiz covers the procedures for emergency responders arriving at a dispatched location, including communication and command protocols.