76 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
To provide initial guidance for fire/rescue operations in METRO roadway incidents
Who does this framework apply to?
All personnel operating in METRO roadways in Montgomery County
Why are METRO roadway incidents considered complex?
Because they often involve stranded trains in smoke-filled tunnels
What does the appendix to the Incident Response Policy focus on?
Initial MCFRS response to METRO roadway incidents
What kind of action is required for METRO incidents according to the text?
Decisive but careful actions based on situational awareness
Why is ensuring effective and ongoing situational awareness crucial?
To make informed decisions throughout the incident
What is the primary responsibility of the Entry TF in an incident?
Make initial entry into the roadway
What is the role of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) during an incident?
Provide real-time information on train movement and passenger status
Which type of incidents are considered minor roadway incidents?
Insulator fires and tie fires
What is the purpose of a Single Unit Investigative Response?
Investigate and confirm the absence of an emergency
Which role should not be relied upon as a source of information for incidents within the roadway?
Station managers
What is the main objective of EMS resources assigned to the initial response?
Transport passengers rapidly according to EMS protocols
What is the key responsibility of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) in an emergency?
Relay pertinent information to unit officers and chief responding to events
What is the objective of units during minor roadway incidents?
Act as safety control units
When is a Single Unit Investigative Response deployed?
To investigate and confirm absence of emergency or need for intervention
Which type of incidents may aerial units act as safety control units in?
Minor roadway incidents
What is the main focus of the MCFRS initial response in METRORAIL incidents?
Assessing the situation and establishing incident objectives
What is one key assumption guiding the MCFRS during METRORAIL incidents?
Close coordination with the ROCC is necessary for all incidents
What action should be taken to prevent passengers from entering the roadway during a METRORAIL incident?
Illuminate travel paths and obstructions to guide passengers
During METRORAIL incidents, what increases if passengers trapped in a stranded train begin self-evacuating?
Safety risks for both passengers and fire/rescue personnel
What is the primary focus of initial operations during a METRORAIL incident?
Quickly accessing the train to calm and reassure passengers
Why does MCFRS emphasize keeping passengers on the stranded train during a METRORAIL incident?
It reduces hazards to both passengers and fire/rescue personnel
What is the significance of coordinating with the Yard Interlocking Operator (YIO) during METRORAIL incidents?
To get validated information about the incident status
What action should be prioritized when fires occur in the METRO roadway during an incident?
Quickly access the scene and develop situational awareness
Why is it essential for MCFRS to establish coordinated efforts with partner agencies during METRORAIL incidents?
To share resources and coordinate a unified response
What should be done as part of the Evacuate objective during METRORAIL incidents according to MCFRS policy?
Begin triaging and treating injured passengers immediately
What is the purpose of predesignated TFs in the context of METRORAIL incidents?
To simplify the expansion of the Incident Management System
In the MET/FULL response plan for a fire or crash in the METRO roadway, how many EMS transport units are dispatched?
Five
Who is designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) when a METRORAIL incident occurs?
METRO Transit Police officer or rail supervisor
What is one function that Rail Liaison Officers (RLOs) may perform in a METRORAIL incident?
Act as forward observers
Why should Incident Commanders consider coordinating with METRO to allow for single-tracking around an incident?
To facilitate efficient train movement
What is the role of Certified Chief Officers (CCOs) in a METRORAIL incident according to the text?
Assisting with mitigation efforts
Which resource is NOT part of the MET/OTH reduced assignment for smoke events in the METRO roadway?
One rescue squad
How many engines are dispatched in the MET/INV response plan for incidents where fire department response is not needed?
One
What is the first action that the first arriving Primary Unit Officer must take at the scene according to the text?
Determine 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?
[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]
What is the primary positioning consideration for the First Due Engine in relation to EMS units during an incident?
Consider ingress and egress for EMS units
Why should chemical light sticks or similar equipment only be used in the roadway according to the text?
To mark the location of known roadway hazards
Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities outlined for all personnel in Section 6 of the text?
[Contact METRO to advise of ETS activation and situation]
What should be done after visualizing and assessing the roadway according to the text?
[Activate the nearest ETS]
What is the primary role of the Support Task Force (TF) according to the incident response policy?
Gather and stage equipment based on reports from the Entry TF
What is the responsibility of EMS Task Force in remote staging during incidents?
Prepare for timely treatment of patients and secure transport units
Who will be the METRO On-Scene Commander representing WMATA?
First Metro Transit Police officer or responsible Rail Supervisor on scene
What should Command Officers consider for significant incidents requiring extended operations?
Requesting additional CCOs and multiple assistant safety officers
In what situations should an engine pass Tactical Command to the second due engine?
In immediate life hazard situations
Which unit should be contacted for coordination when incidents occur inside a yard?
Yard Interlocking Operator
What is the recommended mode of communication to use to ensure critical messages are not missed during incidents?
Radio communications with dispatch
When contacting the ROCC, what information must units provide?
Name, rank, current location
How should contacting the ROCC be prioritized?
Through RFL on assigned tactical TalkGroup
What is the primary function of aerial units during incidents?
As safety control units only
What is the immediate life hazard as defined in the text?
Uncontrolled third rail power and visible/hearable personnel in the roadway
What is the role of lookouts according to the text?
Reporting on hazards to personnel operating in the roadway
What is included in the Initial On-Scene Report (IOSR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
METRO's current action plan and any specific intervention requested by METRO
What must each Task Force (TF) consist of when making entry into the roadway?
At least one engine and one aerial
What is the purpose of limiting radio traffic to LCAN reports or priority incident information from the Task Force Leaders (TFLs)?
To ensure coordination and clarity in communications
When should an Entry Task Force (TF) consist ideally of the first and second due engines and first due aerial?
As soon as possible without delay
What should units operating under a Task Force Leader (TFL) do with communication during operations?
Use face-to-face communications with their TFL whenever possible
What should be the focus of the Task Force (TF) accountability?
Leading the entry into the roadway, ensuring clear objectives, and managing work cycles
What should an Entry Task Force (TF) prioritize once they reach the train?
Check for indications that people have left the train and assess the roadway opposite side of the train
What should an aerial unit or rescue squad consider doing regarding command at an incident scene?
Pass command to the second due engine as soon as possible
What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required for personnel operating in a roadway incident?
Duty shoes, long pants, traffic safety vest, work gloves, eye protection, and a helmet
When is it acceptable for personnel to enter the roadway during a METRO incident?
If there is no life safety hazard or immediate need for intervention
What type of incidents should personnel remain clear of the heavy rail roadway until proper procedures are established?
Incidents occurring within a shared corridor between METRO and CSX
Under what circumstances should personnel not enter the roadway during an incident?
If there is heat or smoke requiring crawling for travel
What is the responsibility of the aerial units on the initial assignment in METRORAIL incidents?
Securing train movement through wheel chocks and hand brakes
When must personnel request removal of power in relation to controlling third rail power?
When there is a known life hazard
When is it permissible for personnel to remove power by depressing the red emergency trip button?
Whenever they encounter an immediate life hazard
What action should be taken when a work area is established?
WSADs must be placed between work area and all ingress and egress points
In what situation should the Incident Commander request a 'Red Tag' power removal?
For incidents requiring extended operations
What must the Incident Commander do before authorizing restoration of third rail power?
Ensure all personnel are clear of the roadway
Who has control over third rail power on the lead track?
Both Yard Interlocking Operator and IC
What is considered the preferred method of evacuating people from a tunnel according to the text?
Utilization of rescue or recovery trains
What should personnel do when a roadway evacuation is required?
Use safety walk beside moving train
Why should caution be used in areas with multiple sections of third rail?
To account for potential hazards
When can third rail power be removed from an area larger than necessary?
During initial stages of an incident
What action does METRO request during overcrowding situations?
Allowing power restoration to an adjacent track for 'single-tracking'
Test your knowledge on the initial actions to be taken for METRORAIL incidents based on the guidelines provided on June 1, 2019. This quiz covers the purpose, applicability, and background information related to handling incidents in the METRO roadway.
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