METRORAIL Incidents Initial Actions Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Initial MCFRS response to METRO roadway incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of action is required for METRO incidents according to the text?

    <p>Decisive but careful actions based on situational awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ensuring effective and ongoing situational awareness crucial?

    <p>To make informed decisions throughout the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Entry TF in an incident?

    <p>Make initial entry into the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) during an incident?

    <p>Provide real-time information on train movement and passenger status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of incidents are considered minor roadway incidents?

    <p>Insulator fires and tie fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Single Unit Investigative Response?

    <p>Investigate and confirm the absence of an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role should not be relied upon as a source of information for incidents within the roadway?

    <p>Station managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of EMS resources assigned to the initial response?

    <p>Transport passengers rapidly according to EMS protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key responsibility of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) in an emergency?

    <p>Relay pertinent information to unit officers and chief responding to events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of units during minor roadway incidents?

    <p>Act as safety control units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a Single Unit Investigative Response deployed?

    <p>To investigate and confirm absence of emergency or need for intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of incidents may aerial units act as safety control units in?

    <p>Minor roadway incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the MCFRS initial response in METRORAIL incidents?

    <p>Assessing the situation and establishing incident objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key assumption guiding the MCFRS during METRORAIL incidents?

    <p>Close coordination with the ROCC is necessary for all incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken to prevent passengers from entering the roadway during a METRORAIL incident?

    <p>Illuminate travel paths and obstructions to guide passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During METRORAIL incidents, what increases if passengers trapped in a stranded train begin self-evacuating?

    <p>Safety risks for both passengers and fire/rescue personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of initial operations during a METRORAIL incident?

    <p>Quickly accessing the train to calm and reassure passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does MCFRS emphasize keeping passengers on the stranded train during a METRORAIL incident?

    <p>It reduces hazards to both passengers and fire/rescue personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of coordinating with the Yard Interlocking Operator (YIO) during METRORAIL incidents?

    <p>To get validated information about the incident status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be prioritized when fires occur in the METRO roadway during an incident?

    <p>Quickly access the scene and develop situational awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for MCFRS to establish coordinated efforts with partner agencies during METRORAIL incidents?

    <p>To share resources and coordinate a unified response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done as part of the Evacuate objective during METRORAIL incidents according to MCFRS policy?

    <p>Begin triaging and treating injured passengers immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of predesignated TFs in the context of METRORAIL incidents?

    <p>To simplify the expansion of the Incident Management System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the MET/FULL response plan for a fire or crash in the METRO roadway, how many EMS transport units are dispatched?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) when a METRORAIL incident occurs?

    <p>METRO Transit Police officer or rail supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function that Rail Liaison Officers (RLOs) may perform in a METRORAIL incident?

    <p>Act as forward observers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should Incident Commanders consider coordinating with METRO to allow for single-tracking around an incident?

    <p>To facilitate efficient train movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Certified Chief Officers (CCOs) in a METRORAIL incident according to the text?

    <p>Assisting with mitigation efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource is NOT part of the MET/OTH reduced assignment for smoke events in the METRO roadway?

    <p>One rescue squad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many engines are dispatched in the MET/INV response plan for incidents where fire department response is not needed?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action that the first arriving Primary Unit Officer must take at the scene according to the text?

    <p>Determine the presence of an immediate life hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>[Announce the number of personnel entering and objective], [Withdraw from the roadway as soon as possible], [Contact METRO to advise of ETS activation and situation]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary positioning consideration for the First Due Engine in relation to EMS units during an incident?

    <p>Consider ingress and egress for EMS units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should chemical light sticks or similar equipment only be used in the roadway according to the text?

    <p>To mark the location of known roadway hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities outlined for all personnel in Section 6 of the text?

    <p>[Contact METRO to advise of ETS activation and situation]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after visualizing and assessing the roadway according to the text?

    <p>[Activate the nearest ETS]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Support Task Force (TF) according to the incident response policy?

    <p>Gather and stage equipment based on reports from the Entry TF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of EMS Task Force in remote staging during incidents?

    <p>Prepare for timely treatment of patients and secure transport units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will be the METRO On-Scene Commander representing WMATA?

    <p>First Metro Transit Police officer or responsible Rail Supervisor on scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Command Officers consider for significant incidents requiring extended operations?

    <p>Requesting additional CCOs and multiple assistant safety officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations should an engine pass Tactical Command to the second due engine?

    <p>In immediate life hazard situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit should be contacted for coordination when incidents occur inside a yard?

    <p>Yard Interlocking Operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended mode of communication to use to ensure critical messages are not missed during incidents?

    <p>Radio communications with dispatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When contacting the ROCC, what information must units provide?

    <p>Name, rank, current location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should contacting the ROCC be prioritized?

    <p>Through RFL on assigned tactical TalkGroup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of aerial units during incidents?

    <p>As safety control units only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate life hazard as defined in the text?

    <p>Uncontrolled third rail power and visible/hearable personnel in the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lookouts according to the text?

    <p>Reporting on hazards to personnel operating in the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Initial On-Scene Report (IOSR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?

    <p>METRO's current action plan and any specific intervention requested by METRO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must each Task Force (TF) consist of when making entry into the roadway?

    <p>At least one engine and one aerial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of limiting radio traffic to LCAN reports or priority incident information from the Task Force Leaders (TFLs)?

    <p>To ensure coordination and clarity in communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an Entry Task Force (TF) consist ideally of the first and second due engines and first due aerial?

    <p>As soon as possible without delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should units operating under a Task Force Leader (TFL) do with communication during operations?

    <p>Use face-to-face communications with their TFL whenever possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the focus of the Task Force (TF) accountability?

    <p>Leading the entry into the roadway, ensuring clear objectives, and managing work cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an Entry Task Force (TF) prioritize once they reach the train?

    <p>Check for indications that people have left the train and assess the roadway opposite side of the train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an aerial unit or rescue squad consider doing regarding command at an incident scene?

    <p>Pass command to the second due engine as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required for personnel operating in a roadway incident?

    <p>Duty shoes, long pants, traffic safety vest, work gloves, eye protection, and a helmet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it acceptable for personnel to enter the roadway during a METRO incident?

    <p>If there is no life safety hazard or immediate need for intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents should personnel remain clear of the heavy rail roadway until proper procedures are established?

    <p>Incidents occurring within a shared corridor between METRO and CSX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should personnel not enter the roadway during an incident?

    <p>If there is heat or smoke requiring crawling for travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the aerial units on the initial assignment in METRORAIL incidents?

    <p>Securing train movement through wheel chocks and hand brakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must personnel request removal of power in relation to controlling third rail power?

    <p>When there is a known life hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it permissible for personnel to remove power by depressing the red emergency trip button?

    <p>Whenever they encounter an immediate life hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken when a work area is established?

    <p>WSADs must be placed between work area and all ingress and egress points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation should the Incident Commander request a 'Red Tag' power removal?

    <p>For incidents requiring extended operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Incident Commander do before authorizing restoration of third rail power?

    <p>Ensure all personnel are clear of the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has control over third rail power on the lead track?

    <p>Both Yard Interlocking Operator and IC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the preferred method of evacuating people from a tunnel according to the text?

    <p>Utilization of rescue or recovery trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do when a roadway evacuation is required?

    <p>Use safety walk beside moving train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should caution be used in areas with multiple sections of third rail?

    <p>To account for potential hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can third rail power be removed from an area larger than necessary?

    <p>During initial stages of an incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does METRO request during overcrowding situations?

    <p>Allowing power restoration to an adjacent track for 'single-tracking'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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