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What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
- To outline evacuation procedures for METRORAIL incidents
- To provide initial guidance for fire/rescue operations in METRO roadway incidents (correct)
- To define the crush load of an 8-car train according to WMATA standards
- To coordinate inter-agency efforts in METRO roadway incidents
Who does this framework apply to?
Who does this framework apply to?
- All personnel working on METRO tunnels
- All MCFRS personnel
- All personnel operating in METRO roadways in Montgomery County (correct)
- All first responders in Montgomery County
Why are METRO roadway incidents considered complex?
Why are METRO roadway incidents considered complex?
- Because they often involve stranded trains in smoke-filled tunnels (correct)
- They have a low number of people potentially affected
- Because they require coordination with the police only
- Due to the high number of cars involved in accidents
What does the appendix to the Incident Response Policy focus on?
What does the appendix to the Incident Response Policy focus on?
What kind of action is required for METRO incidents according to the text?
What kind of action is required for METRO incidents according to the text?
Why is ensuring effective and ongoing situational awareness crucial?
Why is ensuring effective and ongoing situational awareness crucial?
What is the primary responsibility of the Entry TF in an incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the Entry TF in an incident?
What is the role of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) during an incident?
What is the role of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) during an incident?
Which type of incidents are considered minor roadway incidents?
Which type of incidents are considered minor roadway incidents?
What is the purpose of a Single Unit Investigative Response?
What is the purpose of a Single Unit Investigative Response?
Which role should not be relied upon as a source of information for incidents within the roadway?
Which role should not be relied upon as a source of information for incidents within the roadway?
What is the main objective of EMS resources assigned to the initial response?
What is the main objective of EMS resources assigned to the initial response?
What is the key responsibility of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) in an emergency?
What is the key responsibility of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) in an emergency?
What is the objective of units during minor roadway incidents?
What is the objective of units during minor roadway incidents?
When is a Single Unit Investigative Response deployed?
When is a Single Unit Investigative Response deployed?
Which type of incidents may aerial units act as safety control units in?
Which type of incidents may aerial units act as safety control units in?
What is the main focus of the MCFRS initial response in METRORAIL incidents?
What is the main focus of the MCFRS initial response in METRORAIL incidents?
What is one key assumption guiding the MCFRS during METRORAIL incidents?
What is one key assumption guiding the MCFRS during METRORAIL incidents?
What action should be taken to prevent passengers from entering the roadway during a METRORAIL incident?
What action should be taken to prevent passengers from entering the roadway during a METRORAIL incident?
During METRORAIL incidents, what increases if passengers trapped in a stranded train begin self-evacuating?
During METRORAIL incidents, what increases if passengers trapped in a stranded train begin self-evacuating?
What is the primary focus of initial operations during a METRORAIL incident?
What is the primary focus of initial operations during a METRORAIL incident?
Why does MCFRS emphasize keeping passengers on the stranded train during a METRORAIL incident?
Why does MCFRS emphasize keeping passengers on the stranded train during a METRORAIL incident?
What is the significance of coordinating with the Yard Interlocking Operator (YIO) during METRORAIL incidents?
What is the significance of coordinating with the Yard Interlocking Operator (YIO) during METRORAIL incidents?
What action should be prioritized when fires occur in the METRO roadway during an incident?
What action should be prioritized when fires occur in the METRO roadway during an incident?
Why is it essential for MCFRS to establish coordinated efforts with partner agencies during METRORAIL incidents?
Why is it essential for MCFRS to establish coordinated efforts with partner agencies during METRORAIL incidents?
What should be done as part of the Evacuate objective during METRORAIL incidents according to MCFRS policy?
What should be done as part of the Evacuate objective during METRORAIL incidents according to MCFRS policy?
What is the purpose of predesignated TFs in the context of METRORAIL incidents?
What is the purpose of predesignated TFs in the context of METRORAIL incidents?
In the MET/FULL response plan for a fire or crash in the METRO roadway, how many EMS transport units are dispatched?
In the MET/FULL response plan for a fire or crash in the METRO roadway, how many EMS transport units are dispatched?
Who is designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) when a METRORAIL incident occurs?
Who is designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) when a METRORAIL incident occurs?
What is one function that Rail Liaison Officers (RLOs) may perform in a METRORAIL incident?
What is one function that Rail Liaison Officers (RLOs) may perform in a METRORAIL incident?
Why should Incident Commanders consider coordinating with METRO to allow for single-tracking around an incident?
Why should Incident Commanders consider coordinating with METRO to allow for single-tracking around an incident?
What is the role of Certified Chief Officers (CCOs) in a METRORAIL incident according to the text?
What is the role of Certified Chief Officers (CCOs) in a METRORAIL incident according to the text?
Which resource is NOT part of the MET/OTH reduced assignment for smoke events in the METRO roadway?
Which resource is NOT part of the MET/OTH reduced assignment for smoke events in the METRO roadway?
How many engines are dispatched in the MET/INV response plan for incidents where fire department response is not needed?
How many engines are dispatched in the MET/INV response plan for incidents where fire department response is not needed?
What is the first action that the first arriving Primary Unit Officer must take at the scene according to the text?
What is the first action that the first arriving Primary Unit Officer must take at the scene according to the text?
In a METRORAIL incident, what is the correct order of actions for the first arriving Primary Unit Officer after determining the presence of an immediate life hazard?
In a METRORAIL incident, what is the correct order of actions for the first arriving Primary Unit Officer after determining the presence of an immediate life hazard?
What is the primary positioning consideration for the First Due Engine in relation to EMS units during an incident?
What is the primary positioning consideration for the First Due Engine in relation to EMS units during an incident?
Why should chemical light sticks or similar equipment only be used in the roadway according to the text?
Why should chemical light sticks or similar equipment only be used in the roadway according to the text?
Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities outlined for all personnel in Section 6 of the text?
Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities outlined for all personnel in Section 6 of the text?
What should be done after visualizing and assessing the roadway according to the text?
What should be done after visualizing and assessing the roadway according to the text?
What is the primary role of the Support Task Force (TF) according to the incident response policy?
What is the primary role of the Support Task Force (TF) according to the incident response policy?
What is the responsibility of EMS Task Force in remote staging during incidents?
What is the responsibility of EMS Task Force in remote staging during incidents?
Who will be the METRO On-Scene Commander representing WMATA?
Who will be the METRO On-Scene Commander representing WMATA?
What should Command Officers consider for significant incidents requiring extended operations?
What should Command Officers consider for significant incidents requiring extended operations?
In what situations should an engine pass Tactical Command to the second due engine?
In what situations should an engine pass Tactical Command to the second due engine?
Which unit should be contacted for coordination when incidents occur inside a yard?
Which unit should be contacted for coordination when incidents occur inside a yard?
What is the recommended mode of communication to use to ensure critical messages are not missed during incidents?
What is the recommended mode of communication to use to ensure critical messages are not missed during incidents?
When contacting the ROCC, what information must units provide?
When contacting the ROCC, what information must units provide?
How should contacting the ROCC be prioritized?
How should contacting the ROCC be prioritized?
What is the primary function of aerial units during incidents?
What is the primary function of aerial units during incidents?
What is the immediate life hazard as defined in the text?
What is the immediate life hazard as defined in the text?
What is the role of lookouts according to the text?
What is the role of lookouts according to the text?
What is included in the Initial On-Scene Report (IOSR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
What is included in the Initial On-Scene Report (IOSR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
What must each Task Force (TF) consist of when making entry into the roadway?
What must each Task Force (TF) consist of when making entry into the roadway?
What is the purpose of limiting radio traffic to LCAN reports or priority incident information from the Task Force Leaders (TFLs)?
What is the purpose of limiting radio traffic to LCAN reports or priority incident information from the Task Force Leaders (TFLs)?
When should an Entry Task Force (TF) consist ideally of the first and second due engines and first due aerial?
When should an Entry Task Force (TF) consist ideally of the first and second due engines and first due aerial?
What should units operating under a Task Force Leader (TFL) do with communication during operations?
What should units operating under a Task Force Leader (TFL) do with communication during operations?
What should be the focus of the Task Force (TF) accountability?
What should be the focus of the Task Force (TF) accountability?
What should an Entry Task Force (TF) prioritize once they reach the train?
What should an Entry Task Force (TF) prioritize once they reach the train?
What should an aerial unit or rescue squad consider doing regarding command at an incident scene?
What should an aerial unit or rescue squad consider doing regarding command at an incident scene?
What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required for personnel operating in a roadway incident?
What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required for personnel operating in a roadway incident?
When is it acceptable for personnel to enter the roadway during a METRO incident?
When is it acceptable for personnel to enter the roadway during a METRO incident?
What type of incidents should personnel remain clear of the heavy rail roadway until proper procedures are established?
What type of incidents should personnel remain clear of the heavy rail roadway until proper procedures are established?
Under what circumstances should personnel not enter the roadway during an incident?
Under what circumstances should personnel not enter the roadway during an incident?
What is the responsibility of the aerial units on the initial assignment in METRORAIL incidents?
What is the responsibility of the aerial units on the initial assignment in METRORAIL incidents?
When must personnel request removal of power in relation to controlling third rail power?
When must personnel request removal of power in relation to controlling third rail power?
When is it permissible for personnel to remove power by depressing the red emergency trip button?
When is it permissible for personnel to remove power by depressing the red emergency trip button?
What action should be taken when a work area is established?
What action should be taken when a work area is established?
In what situation should the Incident Commander request a 'Red Tag' power removal?
In what situation should the Incident Commander request a 'Red Tag' power removal?
What must the Incident Commander do before authorizing restoration of third rail power?
What must the Incident Commander do before authorizing restoration of third rail power?
Who has control over third rail power on the lead track?
Who has control over third rail power on the lead track?
What is considered the preferred method of evacuating people from a tunnel according to the text?
What is considered the preferred method of evacuating people from a tunnel according to the text?
What should personnel do when a roadway evacuation is required?
What should personnel do when a roadway evacuation is required?
Why should caution be used in areas with multiple sections of third rail?
Why should caution be used in areas with multiple sections of third rail?
When can third rail power be removed from an area larger than necessary?
When can third rail power be removed from an area larger than necessary?
What action does METRO request during overcrowding situations?
What action does METRO request during overcrowding situations?
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