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What is the purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
What is the purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
- To define emergency evacuation routes in smoke-filled tunnels
- To provide guidelines for responding to medical emergencies in Montgomery County
- To offer initial guidelines for fire and rescue operations in METRO roadway incidents (correct)
- To establish communication protocols for stranded trains
Why are METRO roadway incidents considered complex?
Why are METRO roadway incidents considered complex?
- Due to the presence of multiple train stations
- As a result of frequent disruptions in service
- Because of inter-agency coordination and the number of people involved (correct)
- Mainly because of the high speed of trains involved
What does the 'crush load' of an 8-car train refer to?
What does the 'crush load' of an 8-car train refer to?
- The total weight of an 8-car train
- The maximum speed an 8-car train can achieve
- The number of emergency exits on an 8-car train
- The capacity of an 8-car train, which can exceed 1,800 people (correct)
In what way does the Position Statement help guide response to METRO incidents?
In what way does the Position Statement help guide response to METRO incidents?
What type of action is emphasized when dealing with METRO incidents?
What type of action is emphasized when dealing with METRO incidents?
What is highlighted as crucial for effective response in METRO incidents?
What is highlighted as crucial for effective response in METRO incidents?
What should the Support TF avoid gathering based on the information provided in the text?
What should the Support TF avoid gathering based on the information provided in the text?
What is the primary responsibility of all personnel according to the text?
What is the primary responsibility of all personnel according to the text?
Who will be the METRO On-Scene Commander representing WMATA?
Who will be the METRO On-Scene Commander representing WMATA?
What action should be taken if there is an immediate life hazard present according to the text?
What action should be taken if there is an immediate life hazard present according to the text?
What is the responsibility of all personnel after determining an immediate life hazard according to the text?
What is the responsibility of all personnel after determining an immediate life hazard according to the text?
What should be done by the first due Engine regarding water supply according to the text?
What should be done by the first due Engine regarding water supply according to the text?
Which action should be taken after activating the nearest ETS according to the text?
Which action should be taken after activating the nearest ETS according to the text?
What must be established by a unit at the scene in order to pass Tactical Command to the second due engine?
What must be established by a unit at the scene in order to pass Tactical Command to the second due engine?
What should the first arriving Primary Unit Officer do regarding radio communication?
What should the first arriving Primary Unit Officer do regarding radio communication?
Which action should be taken if an engine establishes Tactical Command and has to act on an immediate life hazard?
Which action should be taken if an engine establishes Tactical Command and has to act on an immediate life hazard?
What is the preferred method of entry for all roadway incidents?
What is the preferred method of entry for all roadway incidents?
Under what circumstances must personnel NOT enter the roadway during an incident?
Under what circumstances must personnel NOT enter the roadway during an incident?
When should fire/rescue personnel enter power substations or control rooms without a METRO escort?
When should fire/rescue personnel enter power substations or control rooms without a METRO escort?
What must be treated as energized at all times during an incident?
What must be treated as energized at all times during an incident?
What are the responsibilities of Safety Control Units (SCUs) at an incident?
What are the responsibilities of Safety Control Units (SCUs) at an incident?
What should an Incident Commander do if incidents occur within a shared corridor between METRO and CSX?
What should an Incident Commander do if incidents occur within a shared corridor between METRO and CSX?
What is the role of the aerial units in METRO incidents?
What is the role of the aerial units in METRO incidents?
In the Incident Management System (IMS), what is the first level NIMS based grouping of incident resources?
In the Incident Management System (IMS), what is the first level NIMS based grouping of incident resources?
Who will be designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) in a METRO incident?
Who will be designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) in a METRO incident?
What role do Rail Liaison Officers (RLOs) play in METRO incidents?
What role do Rail Liaison Officers (RLOs) play in METRO incidents?
What must be considered by Incident Commanders regarding regional transportation systems during METRO incidents?
What must be considered by Incident Commanders regarding regional transportation systems during METRO incidents?
What does the MET/FULL response plan involve for a reported fire or crash in the METRO roadway?
What does the MET/FULL response plan involve for a reported fire or crash in the METRO roadway?
What does the MET/RESCUE response plan involve for events in the METRO roadway?
What does the MET/RESCUE response plan involve for events in the METRO roadway?
'MET/OTH' is a reduced assignment plan for what type of events in the METRO roadway?
'MET/OTH' is a reduced assignment plan for what type of events in the METRO roadway?
'MET/INV' involves what type of response for incidents where METRO has notified the Emergency Communications Center but advises that fire department response is not needed?
'MET/INV' involves what type of response for incidents where METRO has notified the Emergency Communications Center but advises that fire department response is not needed?
'MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE 24-01 Policy and Procedure' addresses initial actions for what specific type of incidents?
'MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE 24-01 Policy and Procedure' addresses initial actions for what specific type of incidents?
What is the main focus of MCFRS initial actions for METRORAIL incidents as outlined in the text?
What is the main focus of MCFRS initial actions for METRORAIL incidents as outlined in the text?
In a METRO roadway incident, who should MCFRS closely coordinate with according to the text?
In a METRO roadway incident, who should MCFRS closely coordinate with according to the text?
What action should be taken if passengers trapped in a stranded train begin self-evacuating according to MCFRS assumptions?
What action should be taken if passengers trapped in a stranded train begin self-evacuating according to MCFRS assumptions?
What is the expected outcome when fires occur in the roadway during METRO incidents?
What is the expected outcome when fires occur in the roadway during METRO incidents?
Why does the text mention the importance of quickly accessing the scene during METRORAIL incidents?
Why does the text mention the importance of quickly accessing the scene during METRORAIL incidents?
What is the general approach outlined for roadway incidents by MCFRS as per the text?
What is the general approach outlined for roadway incidents by MCFRS as per the text?
Why are Task Forces (TF) with predesignated Task Force Leaders utilized in the initial MCFRS response to METRORAIL incidents?
Why are Task Forces (TF) with predesignated Task Force Leaders utilized in the initial MCFRS response to METRORAIL incidents?
What are the key assumptions guiding the MCFRS thought process during METRORAIL incidents?
What are the key assumptions guiding the MCFRS thought process during METRORAIL incidents?
What should initial operations focus on in terms of EMS care during METRORAIL incidents according to the text?
What should initial operations focus on in terms of EMS care during METRORAIL incidents according to the text?
What is the primary responsibility of the Entry TF in an incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the Entry TF in an incident?
In a Single Unit Investigative Response, what is the main purpose of visualizing the roadway without entering?
In a Single Unit Investigative Response, what is the main purpose of visualizing the roadway without entering?
What is the role of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) in incidents?
What is the role of the ROCC Fire Liaison (RFL) in incidents?
What defines a minor roadway incident according to the text?
What defines a minor roadway incident according to the text?
When should an Injured/Sick Person incident be considered for fire department intervention?
When should an Injured/Sick Person incident be considered for fire department intervention?
What distinguishes Rail Yard incidents from other incidents as per the text?
What distinguishes Rail Yard incidents from other incidents as per the text?
Who should be considered the primary information resource for all incidents occurring within the roadway?
Who should be considered the primary information resource for all incidents occurring within the roadway?
What is the main objective of EMS resources assigned to the initial response in an incident?
What is the main objective of EMS resources assigned to the initial response in an incident?
When should units form pre-designated TFs according to the text?
When should units form pre-designated TFs according to the text?
When can personnel remove power by depressing the red emergency trip button without consulting the ROCC?
When can personnel remove power by depressing the red emergency trip button without consulting the ROCC?
What is the purpose of placing a WSAD at each end of a work area?
What is the purpose of placing a WSAD at each end of a work area?
What must the Incident Commander do before authorizing the restoration of third rail power?
What must the Incident Commander do before authorizing the restoration of third rail power?
What should be considered a last resort during tunnel evacuations according to the policy?
What should be considered a last resort during tunnel evacuations according to the policy?
Who can control third rail power on the lead track according to the policy?
Who can control third rail power on the lead track according to the policy?
What should be used when traveling beside a stopped train in the track bed according to the policy?
What should be used when traveling beside a stopped train in the track bed according to the policy?
When should all roadway evacuations be directed to according to the policy?
When should all roadway evacuations be directed to according to the policy?
What is required for utilizing a rescue or recovery train during tunnel evacuations?
What is required for utilizing a rescue or recovery train during tunnel evacuations?
In areas with multiple sections of third rail, what precaution must personnel account for?
In areas with multiple sections of third rail, what precaution must personnel account for?
Who should be consulted before initiating a 'single-tracking' procedure during incidents?
Who should be consulted before initiating a 'single-tracking' procedure during incidents?
What is the role of Lookouts in METRO roadways?
What is the role of Lookouts in METRO roadways?
In the absence of smoke or fire, why should METRO roadways not automatically be considered an IDLH environment?
In the absence of smoke or fire, why should METRO roadways not automatically be considered an IDLH environment?
What is the Immediate Life Hazard defined as in the text?
What is the Immediate Life Hazard defined as in the text?
What should units operating under a Task Force Leader (TFL) do according to the text?
What should units operating under a Task Force Leader (TFL) do according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Situation Update Report (SUR) according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Situation Update Report (SUR) according to the text?
What must each Task Force (TF) making entry into the roadway consist of according to the text?
What must each Task Force (TF) making entry into the roadway consist of according to the text?
What should be considered when passing command from an aerial unit or rescue squad according to the text?
What should be considered when passing command from an aerial unit or rescue squad according to the text?
What is expected of the Entry Task Force when they make access to the scene?
What is expected of the Entry Task Force when they make access to the scene?
What is one primary piece of information that should be obtained by contacting the ROCC according to the text?
What is one primary piece of information that should be obtained by contacting the ROCC according to the text?
When should units dispatched on a reduced assignment request a METRO box alarm according to the text?
When should units dispatched on a reduced assignment request a METRO box alarm according to the text?
