Metro Incidents 6/1/19 PDF

Appendix N- Metro Incidents 6/1/19 “Metro Roadways” Personnel must have a working knowledge of Metro-rail Emergency Services Manual and regularly train in all aspects of metro Crush load- 8 car train can be 1800 people or more MCFRS Intent @ 20 minute mark into the Incident 1) Comprehensive unders...

Appendix N- Metro Incidents 6/1/19 “Metro Roadways” Personnel must have a working knowledge of Metro-rail Emergency Services Manual and regularly train in all aspects of metro Crush load- 8 car train can be 1800 people or more MCFRS Intent @ 20 minute mark into the Incident 1) Comprehensive understanding - scope of incident 2) Established coordinated e ort 3) Identify and began to treat patients 4) Set up framework for incident expansion Key Assumptions - metro is an hostile environment - metro roadway incidents require close coordination with Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) or Yard Interlocking O cer (YIO) - ROCC - is the rst responder to the incident and will know of an event prior to Fire and rescue - Passengers - will self evacuate, attempt to keep passengers on train and informed - Fires - will be small and controlled with a dry chem. But be prepared to expand with hose lines - Multiple people requiring EMS care RFL- ROCC Fire Liaison- (uniformed o cer) is the direct interface between the ROCC Assistant Superintendent, provides real time information about cameras, fans, 3rd rail, moving trains… - Primary resource for roadway incidents use station managers as needed for station incidents only 4 Standard approaches to roadway Incidents (ACRE) 1) Assess - situational awareness from dispatch, arrival, information provided and formulate scope and objectives 2) Control - moving trains, 3rd rail, smoke with fans using the ROCC 3) Rescue - disentangle, evacuate extricate 4) Evacuate - safe area to assess and treat patients fi ff ffi ffi  Incident Types: Single unit Investigative Response - con rm no incident or Fire Department response needed to RFL only visualizing the roadway not entering (look but don’t touch) Minor Roadway Incidents - Smoking Insulators, Brush/Tie Fires… communicate with ROCC, establish water supply, gather information, coordinate, use WSAD’s but don’t form TF and Ariels act as Safety Control Units Injured/sick in roadway - follow policy, don’t form TF and Ariels act as Safety Control Units Rail yard Incidents - (lead track )- follow policy, IC coordinate with YIO, don’t form TF and Ariels act as Safety Control Units Standard Response - Train Crash/Fire 6 - Engines, 3 - Aerial, 4 - command o cers (2 must respond), 1 - squad and 5 - EMS Transport units IMS (Incident Management System) uses NIMS (national incident management system) TF (task force) as the 1st level of predesignated grouping that can be expanded upon by adding units and placed under the control of division or group supervisor Incident Command (IC)- locate stationary command at the most appropriate location forming the incident command post (kiosk not generally used) - responsible for the scale of the incident to complete objectives based on the IRP, Experience, Training, Education and the operational doctrine statement - may consider single tracking around the incident to prevent overcrowding and risk of additional incidents - Ariels - used as Safety Control Units - should not be placed in command roles - 1st due Engine with tactical command - pass command to mitigate life hazard to 2nd due Engine if on scene ffi fi  - roadway operations use ROCC and YIO as appropriate and for lead track use both - Ensure operations on shared tracks between CSX and Metro are controlled until heavy rails can be controlled - Request Red tag for power removal for extended operations - Consider using 1 or more units to monitor evacuation route and use chem. Light sticks to light hazards - Vent or fan evacuation must have su cient personnel to collect, evaluate and treat - May grant metro to single-tracking on adjacent track - Restoration of power 1. ensure/ inspect that roadway is clear 2. PAR 3. announce intent on all operational talk groups 4. notify ROCC and Metro OSC in command post Uni ed Command- Fire/Rescue, OSC, and other stake holder agencies On Scene Commander (OSC)- 1st METRO Transit Police O cer or Responsible Rail Supervisor to arrive, expected to represent METRO in a uni ed command Rail Liaison O cer (RLO)- MCFRS - subject matter experts, IC can utilize them as forward observers, at command post or assist with safety functions. Task Forces (TF) - 1 Engine and 1 Ariel- Unless an immediate life threat exists Task Force Leaders (TFL) - face to with units when possible - limit radio tra c to LCAN’s and priority information from TFL to command Responsibilities - Lead TF, Ensure accountability/ clear objectives/ progress toward objectives and manage work cycles fi fi ffi ffi ffi ffi  Entry TF - Expected to make Initial entry into the roadway, rapid access to the scene, traveling light and fast, only stopping to make life saving interventions and direct self evacuating people to exit point - Enter train, Keep people calm and on train, walk entire train for signs people exiting Entry TF - 1st/2nd due Engine and 1st Ariel - don’t delay for 2nd Engines arrival - 2nd Due takes lookout position when not entering with Entry TF, doesn’t enter roadway and waits for IC Instructions Support TF - monitor Entry TF, gather and stage supporting equipment -TFL ensures unnecessary equipment isn’t gathered EMS Task Force- Remote stage, prepare to treat and ensure entry and egress for units Water Supply Company- (5th due) Remote stage, determine Metro Water Supply points Alternate Entry TF- (6th engine 3rd Ariel) report to the nearest station and report ndings to IC unless deviated by IC Standard Response Plan MET/Full- Crash or re in the roadway 6 Engines- 6th Engine to alternate entry point- will always be a metro station unless deviated by IC to a yard or portal 3 Ariels - 3rd Ariel to an alternate entry point - will always be a metro station unless deviated by IC to a yard or portal - SCU (Safety Control Unit) Responsibilities: - High Level Situational Awareness, remain together, orientate to egress, SCBA air level, check each new section of 3rd Rail, wheel chocks/ hand brake trains, WSAD on both sides, chock rail switches if in work area and watch for signs of fatigue fi fi - Notify TFL - if low air, chemical exposures and trip hazards 1 Squad 5 EMS Units 4 Command o cers- 2 must respond MET/RESCUE- Any other event in metro roadway 3 Engines 2 Ariels 1 Squad 2 EMS Units 1 ALS resource 2 command o cers - 1 must respond MET/OTHER- Smoke events not involving a train (insulator, trash…) MET/INVEST- Metro noti es ECC but NO FD Required a single manpower piece will be dispatched Roadway - Area within tunnel walls - between fences @ grade - between safety rails above grade - in track areas of the metro yard - Roadways and yards are High Hazard Areas but are not considered an IDLH in the absence of smoke or re and do not automatically require a stand-by or rapid intervention team Immediate Life Hazard- See or hear people in the roadway and 3rd rail not controlled Look outs - Personnel watching for hazards prior to safety controls are in place ffi ffi fi fi  1st Arriving Primary Unit O cer 1. IOSR 2. Contact ROCC - Location - Nature of Incident - Status of 3rd rail/ passengers/ train movement/ smoke conditions - METRO Action plan and what does metro need from FD (9) - Must Provide: Name/Rank, Identify Department (MCFRS) and Location - Ways to contact ROCC: - Use Talk Group - Wayside phone BLB or Cell, 301-955-4404 (Avoid due to roadway entry) - ROCC Ass. Super 202-962-1652 (BLB last 5 digits of cell 3. SUR Information from ROCC and Direct Observation, Location, conditions, action taken/ metro plan, command type, resources needed -If rst arriving unit is an Ariel or Squad - should consider passing command to the 2nd Due Engine Company - Reduced Assignments - must request a Metro Box with a smoke lled tunnel and an occupied train Roadway Entry - with authorized metro supervisor during none Fire Department incidents - Preferred Entry is from a station, portal or row gate - Roadway Entry without immediate life hazard - must have a clear objective,1 additional unit, 3rd rail down and con rmed - PPE - match hazard, Min. Duty shoes, long pants, tra c vest, gloves, eye Protection and a helmet - Must not enter: - cannot see feet while standing in smoke - heat intensity that requires crawling - Must check each new segment of 3rd rial with approved testing device Be Aware for: 1) violence 2) explosive 3) chem releases fi ffi fi ffi fi 4) activations of multiple CB-EMIS chem. Sensors 5) single chem. Sensor with symptomatic people MUST NOT ENTER: - POWER SUBSTATIONS, TIE BRAKER STATIONS, ELECTRICAL/ COMMUNICATION ROOMS WITHOUT ESCORT UNLESS A LIFE THREAT - STANDARD KEY SET DOES NOT ALLOW ACCESS 3rd Rail Management - Assumed Energized at all times as well as collector shoes and 3rd rail covers - Contact ROCC or YIO to shutdown 3rd Rail and only use BLB/ETS for immediate life threats and notify ROCC - NO ETS in rail yards - Activate WASD immediate action and should be placed in work area and all ingress and egress points as practical - Interlocking sections have multiple 3rd Rails and trains can bridge power from section to section Lead Track - track between revenue service and yard - ROCC and YIO have control, must coordinate with both Tunnel Evacuation - Rescue or Recovery Train - must be clear of all personnel - People in roadway is a last resort, coordinate with ROCC and to the nearest state platform (walk in track bed between rails unless around a train) - Only use chem. Light sticks to mark hazards regardless of color