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1
Q

Tunnel is a general term, which describes a below grade passageway. There are numerous underground tunnels between transit stations throughout the NYC Transit System. The Transit Authority also refers to its 14 sets of under river crossings as tunnels. Most under river tunnels actually consist of two separate structures referred to as tubes. What is the incorrect point about these tunnels/tubes?

A) Tubes are cylindrical in shape and are constructed of brick, concrete or tubular cast-iron. Some cast-iron tubes are lined with concrete. Tube walls are between 2 and 2 1/2 feet thick.

B) Most tubes are between 14 and 19 feet wide, which is only large enough to contain 2 tracks.

C) The 3rd rail alternates sides as it goes through the tunnel/tube.

D) It would be unsafe to walk between the running rails of the track due to the drainage trough. Personnel and evacuating passengers should walk in the area outside the rails.

A

ANSWER: B) Most tubes are between 14 and 19 feet wide, which is only large enough to contain 2 tracks. (INCORRECT)

  • Only large ebough to contain ONE (1) TRACK

(FFP - URR 2.2)

2
Q

Members operating at an underground subway system notice a square tunnel section that attaches to a round tube section. They would be correct to know all of the following are true except which choice?

A) This is the point where the underground tunnel connects to the under river tube.

B) This will always be the location of the last emergency exit and the last crossover to the adjacent tube until the other side of the river.

C) The square underground tunnel section connects to the round under river tube.

D) Members must recognize this construction feature as the entry/exit point of the tube,

A

ANSWER: B) This will always be the location of the last emergency exit and the last crossover to the adjacent tube until the other side of the river. (INCORRECT)

*THREE EXCEPTIONS to track crossovers:

161st / 63rd / Lexington stations

(FFP - URR 2.4)

3
Q

Crossovers in Under River Rails, also known as cross passageways, are connections between adjacent tunnels. Of the following choices, which one is the most common configuration of these crossovers?

A) A crossover found at track level

B) A crossover found one level above track level

C) A crossover found one level below track level

A

ANSWER: A) A crossover found at track level

  • Most common type

(FFP - URR 2.6.2)

4
Q

Power removal boxes are located approximately how many feet apart throughout the under river rail system?

A) 250

B) 500

C) 600

D) 800

A

ANSWER: C) 600

Subway - 6 letters / 600 ft

Blue light - 20 lb dry chem / blue light phone

Airtrain - 8 letters / 800 ft

(FFP - URR 2.7.2)

5
Q

According to the Under River Rail bulletin, what can be used to pinpoint the location of the incident within the under river tube?

A) Standpoint section valve numbers

B) Standpipe outlet numbers

C) Power removal box numbers

D) Sound powered telephone jack numbers

A

ANSWER: B) Standpipe outlet numbers

FFP - URR 2.7.1

6
Q

There are numerous fire protection systems and equipment that can be found throughout the under river tunnel/tube system. Which choice shows incorrect knowledge about these systems?

A) All under river standpipes in the NYC Transit system are wet. Standpipes are city-main fed. There are no pumps to augment pressure.

B) 2 1/2” standpipe outlets are located every 200 feet throughout under river tubes.

C) Section valves are located approximately 600 feet apart.

D) Sound powered telephone jacks are located at all standpipe outlets in all tunnels.

A

ANSWER: D) Sound powered telephone jacks are located at all standpipe outlets in all tunnels. (INCORRECT)

  • There is ONE (1) exception - Joralemon Tube has no SPP

(FFP - URR 2.7.1)

7
Q

Communications in under river operations will be very complicated. Which statement is correct regarding under river communications?

A) Transit Authority radios are carried by conductors, train operations and Transit Supervisors. These radios work both above and below ground.

B) Post Radios shall never be used within the NYC Transit system.

C) A blue light phone can be used to call outside the system or within the system.

D) Sound powered phones are an extremely important option for communications in under river tubes. When using this phone, use of the headset is preferred over the use of the handset.

A

ANSWER: D) Sound powered phones are an extremely important option for communications in under river tubes. When using this phone, use of the headset is preferred over the use of the handset.

A - TA radios DO NOT WORK ABOVE GROUND

B - DO NOT use Post Radios in IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF signals, communications equipment or train operator cabs, due to the possibility of electrical interference. Notify NYCT when Post Radios are in use within the subway system. The increased wattage of these Post Radios may increase our operating range. Post Radios may be useful to communicate above ground from one side of the river to the other.

C - Blue light phone CANNOT CALL OUTSIDE but can receive calls from outside the system.

(FFP - URR 2.9.5)

8
Q

A passenger train has derailed midway through an under river tube between Queens and Manhattan. FDNY members have arrived at the location of the derailment and find numerous victims. After removing all ambulatory victims and red-tagged non-ambulatory victims, which victims should be removed next?

A) Red-tagged victims requiring extrication.

B) Yellow-tagged non-ambulatory victims

C) Yellow-tagged victims requiring extrication

D) Black tag victims

A

ANSWER: B) Yellow-tagged non-ambulatory victims

1 - AMBULATORY

2 - NON - AMBULATORY (RED THEN YELLOW)

3 - VICTIMS REQ. EXTRICATION (RED THEN YELLOW)

4 - BLACK TAG (DECEASED)

(FFP - URR 7.1)

9
Q

Victim removal from under river operations will be an extremely difficult task for FDNY members. Of the following, which is considered to be the primary method for moving patients and equipment?

A) Rail carts

B) SKED stretchers

C) Victim removal relay teams

D) Rescue Train

A

ANSWER: A) Rail carts

Rail Carts - PRIMARY METHOD

SKEDS - TOUGH TERRAIN

VICTIM REMOVAL RELAY TEAMS - LONG DISTANCES

RESCUE TRAINS - NOT LIKELY TO BE USED

(FFP - URR 7.3.3)

10
Q

Engine 205 is ordered to operate a hand line for a fire in an under river tube. This company should take all but which action?

A) The FT-2 nozzle should be used

B) Consideration should be given to using dry chemical extinguishers, which are located at the blue lights in the tube.

C) If the incident is in the vicinity of an emergency exit, priority will be given to stretching a hand line down the exit to extinguish the fire. Evacuating passengers will have to use another exit.

D) When stretching through a train, it may be necessary to chock numerous car doors to reach the fire. Many chocks would be required.

A

ANSWER: C) If the incident is in the vicinity of an emergency exit, priority will be given to stretching a hand line down the exit to extinguish the fire. Evacuating passengers will have to use another exit. (INCORRECT)

  • EVACUATING PASSENGERS GET PRIORITY
  • CAN STRETCH DOWN EMERGENCY EXIT BUT CANNOT OPERATE IN A WAY THAT HINDERS EVACUATING PASSENGERS
  • IF THERE ARE 2 EVACUATION EXITS, ONE SHALL BE USED FOR EVACUATING PASSENGERS and ONE SHALL BE USED FOR THE ATTACK LINE.

(FFP - URR 8.1.3)

11
Q

Ladder 2 has been special called to perform a search of an under river tube with a heavy smoke condition. The officer would be correct to inform his members of which safety concern listed?

A) 1,000 volt electric lines run throughout the tubes at ceiling level. They will deactivate by routine requests for power removal.

B) Each track will only allow trains to move in only one direction e.g. Manhattan bound or Brooklyn bound.

C) If terrorism is suspected FDNY units must properly search for the presence of secondary devices.

D) Operations should be treated as a Confined Space Operation.

A

ANSWER: D) Operations should be treated as a Confined Space Operation.

A - Electric lines at ceiling level WILL NOT BE DEACTIVATED by routine requests for power removal.

B - Each track will allow trains to move on EITHER DIRECTION ON ANY TRACK.

C - LAW ENFORCEMENT will search for secondary devices

(FFP - URR 9.1.1)

12
Q

There are a lot of items used for Logistic support found at the emergency exits nearest the under-river tubes. Which item listed below is NOT specifically found at or near this location?

A) Emergency Evacuation Devices.

B) Blue Light

C) Standpipe Section Valves

D) Standpipe Siameses

A

ANSWER: B) Blue Light (INCORRECT)

(UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS)

A – EED’s are located at the base of emergency exit stairs nearest the under-river tubes. (9A-9C 2.7.2)

B – Not listed - Blue Lights are found near the emergency power removal boxes, approximately 600 feet apart (2.9.4)

C – Standpipe section valves are often found at the base of emergency exits and every 600 feet in the tube. (2.7.1 figure 8A)

D – Siameses are usually located at the emergency exits closest to the river. (2.7.1.)

13
Q

Lt. Express was conducting a drill at Engine 9, a company that has multiple under river tunnels in their response district, and made the following statements about the fire protection equipment located underground. Which is the only statement that is correct?

A) Under river standpipes are city-main fed, and require pumps to augment pressure, with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.

B) All under river standpipes in the New York City Transit System are dry, with the exception of the Joralemon tube, to prevent freezing during winter months.

C) Sound-powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.

D) Standpipe Siameses are usually located at the emergency exit closest to the station, with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.

A

ANSWER: C) Sound-powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.

(UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS 2.7.1)

A - Standpipes are city main fed. There are NO PUMPS to augment pressure. (No Joralemon exception)

B – All U.R. standpipes in the NYCT system are WET.

D – Standpipe Siameses are usually located at the emergency exit closest to the RIVER. (No Joralemon exception)

14
Q

The removal of Non-Ambulatory patients from the train tube and the shuttling of equipment require increased personnel and logistical support at an underground incident. Which of the following choices is listed as the primary method for moving patients and equipment?

A) Victim Removal Relay Teams

B) SKED Stretchers

C) Rail Carts

D) Rescue Trains

A

ANSWER: C) Rail Carts

UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS 7.3.3

15
Q

Which of the following choices represents the CORRECT order for victim removal during an incident in the subway system?

A) Black Tag Victims, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication, Non-ambulatory Victims, Ambulatory Victims.

B) Ambulatory Victims, Non-Ambulatory Victims, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication, Black Tag Victims.

C) Non-Ambulatory Victims, Ambulatory Victims, Black Tag Victims, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication.

D) Ambulatory Victims, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication, Non-Ambulatory Victims, Black Tag Victims.

A

ANSWER: B) Ambulatory Victims, Non-Ambulatory Victims, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication, Black Tag Victims.

(FFP UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS 7.1)

1 - AMBULATORY

2 - NON - AMBULATORY (RED THEN YELLOW)

3 - VICTIMS REQ. EXTRICATION (RED THEN YELLOW)

4 - BLACK TAG (DECEASED)

16
Q

Communication remains an important consideration at incidents in the subway system. Which statement below is CORRECT regarding the various means of communicating underground?

A) Provided members are operating on the same repeater channel, members positioned on the opposite side of a break in the repeater zone will be able to communicate with each other.

B) Repeater antennas can be found at most emergency exits and provide reliable communication on the repeater channel inside emergency exit stairways.

C) HT relay remains the basic means of communication in the subway system and this relay should be augmented as necessary.

D) Post Radios can be considered reliable to communicate to below ground locations and in straight line areas below grade.

A

ANSWER: C) HT relay remains the basic means of communication in the subway system and this relay should be augmented as necessary.

(FFP UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS 2.9.1)

A – Members on the opposite side of the break will NOT be able to communicate with each other.

B – There are NO repeater antennas at most emergency exits and no repeater coverage inside most emergency exit stairways.

D – Experience has shown the Post Radio may prove UNRELIABLE when communicating to below grade locations.

17
Q

You are S/A in Ladder 99 and you are assigned 1st due to a reported train collision in the Manhattan bound tube of the #4 express train. Receiving additional information enroute regarding location and extent, you consider power removal and victim removal options. Which is MOST CORRECT according to under river tunnel operations?

A) Activation of the power removal box will shut power to the tubes in both directions.

B) Delaying power removal may increase the rescue problem at the incident location while allowing the TA to remove operable trains from the tunnel.

C) A rescue train would take some time to put into operation and would be useful to remove victims who are non-ambulatory, or too weak to evacuate on foot.

D) Nolan rail carts require 3rd rail power to operate and are the primary means of removing non ambulatory patients

A

ANSWER: C) A rescue train would take some time to put into operation and would be useful to remove victims who are non-ambulatory, or too weak to evacuate on foot.

(UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS 7.2 C)

A – Figure 14 – There is a SEPARATE set of power removal boxes in each tube

B – Moving trains out of the tube may save lives and lessen the rescue problem, EVEN IF IT DELAYS POWER REMOVAL.

D – Nolan rail carts DO NOT require 3rd rail power to operate.

18
Q

2 1/2” standpipe outlets are located every _____ feet throughout Under River Tubes.

A) 150

B) 200

C) 600

D) 500

A

ANSWER: B) 200

URR 2.7.1

19
Q

Standpipe section valves are located approximately every _____ feet throughout Under River Tubes.

A) 600

B) 400

C) 800

D) 200

A

ANSWER: A) 600

URR 2.7.1

20
Q

What shape is the key that is used to open Subway Emergency Exits?

A) Triangle

B) Square

C) Circle

D) Rectangle

A

ANSWER: A) Triangle

There are two different types of Subway Emergency Exits.

1) Standard emergency exit (flush with the sidewalk),
2) Upright subway emergency exit (located in the side of a structure)….
* Both exits opened with a subway emergency tool, the Triangle key

21
Q

The Transit Authority refers to its 14 sets of under river crossings as tunnels. Most under river tunnels actually consist of two separate structures referred to as tubes. Which description of these tubes below is correct?

A) Tube walls are between 2 and 2 ½ feet thick; the tubes are between 14 and 19 feet wide.

B) Most tubes have access to the adjacent tube throughout the underwater areas.

C) Under river tubes are narrower than underground tunnels, usually large enough for only 2 tracks.

D) The tunnel-to-tube transition are is where the round underground tunnel sections connects to the square under river tube.

A

ANSWER: A) Tube walls are between 2 and 2 ½ feet thick; the tubes are between 14 and 19 feet wide.

(Under River Rail 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.3, Figure 3A &3B)

B - Most tubes HAVE NO ACCESS to the adjacent tube throughout the underwater areas.

EXCEPTIONS: 63RD STREET TUNNEL, 161ST STREET TUNNEL, LEXINGTON AVE TUNNEL (ALL OF WHICH HAVE OPENING THROUGHOUT THE UNDER-RIVER AREA)

C - Under river tubes are narrower than underground tunnels, usually large enough FOR ONLY 1 TRACK.

D - The tunnel-to-tube transition are is where the SQUARE underground tunnel sections connects to the ROUND under river tube.

22
Q

Members should be familiar with the method of accessing subway emergency exits. Which comment below contains incorrect information about the features of subway emergency exits?

A) Both the standard and upright emergency exits can be accessed with the subway emergency tool, the Triangle Key.

B) The Triangle Key and Billy Bar can be used in conjunction to open the locking device of an emergency exit.

C) The Billy Bar is not essential to opening the emergency exit doors.

D) The emergency exit stairways are constructed of either concrete or metal. The concrete stairs are often steeper.

A

ANSWER: D) The emergency exit stairways are constructed of either concrete or metal. The concrete stairs are often steeper. (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rails 2.5.1, 2.5.2)

  • The emergency exit stairways are constructed of either concrete or metal. The METAL stairs are often steeper WITH OPEN TREADS.

NOTE C: ALTHOUGH NOT ESSENTIAL, THE BILLY BAR AIDS IN OPENING THE DOORS MORE QUICKLY AND EASILY.

23
Q

It is important that company officers are familiar with the location of fire protection systems and equipment inside under-river rails. Which statement below is correct regarding these features?

A) All under river standpipes in the NYC transit system are wet. They are city main fed and there are no pumps to augment the system.

B) Standpipe outlets are located every 600 feet throughout under-river tubes.

C) Sound powered phone jacks are located at standpipes outlets in every under-river tube.

D) Emergency evacuation devices are only located at one end of each tube at the base of the emergency exit.

A

ANSWER: A) All under river standpipes in the NYC transit system are wet. They are city main fed and there are no pumps to augment the system.

(Under River Rails 2.7)

B - Standpipe outlets are located every TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET throughout under-river tubes.

C - Sound powered phone jacks are located at standpipes outlets in every under-river tube EXCEPT THE JORALEMON TUBE.

D - Emergency evacuation devices are located at BOTH ENDS of each tube at the base of the emergency exit.

24
Q

Communications at under river rail operation are extremely challenging. Which communications procedure mentioned below is incorrect?

A) At present, there are no repeater antennas inside most emergency exits, and no repeater coverage inside most emergency exit stairways.

B) A blue light phone can be used to call outside the system, but it cannot receive calls from outside the system.

C) Breaks in repeater zones occur inside under river tubes. At present, members inside the tube on opposite sides of the break will not be able to communicate with each other.

D) Redundant means of communication must be established between the street and the tube, in case one method fails.

A

ANSWER: B) A blue light phone can be used to call outside the system, but it cannot receive calls from outside the system. (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rails 2.9.2, 2.9.7)

  • A blue light phone CANNOT be used to call outside the system, but IT CAN receive calls from outside the system.
25
Q

During victim removal at an incident in an under river rail, which of the following victims should be removed after the ambulatory victims?

A) Red tag victims requiring disentanglement.

B) Yellow tag victims requiring disentanglement.

C) Red tag non-ambulatory victims.

D) Yellow tag non-ambulatory victims.

A

ANSWER: C) Red tag non-ambulatory victims.

(Under River Rail 7.1)

Red tag non-ambulatory victims.

Yellow tag non-ambulatory victims.

Red tag victims requiring disentanglement.

Yellow tag victims requiring disentanglement.

26
Q

All members should be familiar with the characteristics of under river tubes infrastructure and equipment. Which feature below is described incorrectly?

A) Section valves for the standpipe system are located approximately 600 feet apart.

B) Crossover associated with emergency exits are usually one or more levels above the tracks, but they may be at track level.

C) Sound powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets in most of the tubes.

D) The emergency evacuation devices are located at the base of the emergency exit stairs nearest the under river tubes.

A

ANSWER: B) Crossover associated with emergency exits are usually one or more levels above the tracks, but they may be at track level. (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rails 2.6.2, 2.7.1, 2.7.2)

  • Crossover associated with emergency exits are usually AT TRACK LEVEL, BUT MAY BE ONE OR MORE LEVELS ABOVE THE TRACK LEVEL.

NOTE “C”: THE EXCEPTION IS THE JORALEMAN STREET TUBE

27
Q

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding Tunnel to Tube Transition areas?

A) It is always the location of the last emergency exit and the last crossovers to the other adjacent tube until the other side of the river.

B) Members must recognize this construction feature as the entry/exit point to the tube.

C) This is the location where the square underground tunnel section connects to the round under river tube.

D) Section valves are located throughout under river tubes and are often found at the base of emergency exits.

A

ANSWER: A) It is always the location of the last emergency exit and the last crossovers to the other adjacent tube until the other side of the river. (INCORRECT)

(UNDERRIVER RAIL OPERATIONS - 2.4)

  • IN MOST CASES it is the location of the last emergency exit and the last crossover until the other side of the river.
28
Q

At a train derailment in an under river tube with multiple victims, these victims should be removed in which order?

  1. Ambulatory Victims
  2. Non-Ambulatory Victims - Red Tag
  3. Non-Ambulatory Victims - Yellow Tag
  4. Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication - Red Tag
  5. Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication - Yellow Tag
  6. Black Tag Victims

A) 1,3,2,5,4,6

B) 1,2,3,4,5,6

C) 1,3,2,4,5,6

D) 1,2,3,5,4,6

A

ANSWER: B) 1,2,3,4,5,6

(URR 7.1)

  1. Ambulatory Victims
  2. Non-Ambulatory Victims - Red Tag
  3. Non-Ambulatory Victims - Yellow Tag
  4. Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication - Red Tag
  5. Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication - Yellow Tag
  6. Black Tag Victims
29
Q

As a Captain in the FDNY, it is imperative for you to distinguish between routine and serious incidents when responding to under river tubes or nearby stations. From the list below, choose the incorrect indicator of a serious incident involving an under river tube or nearby station.

A) Reports indicating light smoke coming from tube

B) One or more trains are stuck in the tube

C) Reports of numerous sick or overcome passengers

D) Unusual smoke or vapors in the station

A

ANSWER: A) Reports indicating light smoke coming from tube (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rail operations sec 3.1)

  • Reports indicating HEAVY smoke or fire, an explosion, or a chemical release
  • If a potentially serious incident is suspected, assume a defensive position while performing a thorough-size-up and hazard assessment
30
Q

Choose the incorrect tactic when operating at an Under River Rail Operation.

A) Rail carts, which ride on the tracks, are the primary method for moving patients and equipment

B) In addition to SCBA and spare cylinders, all units ordered to operate inside under river tubes shall be equipped with APR adapters and canisters

C) If a Rescue Train is used, it would be useful to ensure ambulatory victims are transported using these trains to speed up the operation

D) If the decision is made to walk passengers out of under river tubes, direct passengers to walk along the track (not track bed) to the nearest station

A

ANSWER: C) If a Rescue Train is used, it would be useful to ensure ambulatory victims are transported using these trains to speed up the operation (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rails Operations - 7.2.2C)

  • A Rescue Train would take time to put in operation. It would be useful to remove victims who are NON-AMBULATORY, or too weak to evacuate on foot.

D - Cross Reference to AUC 207 add 8 sec 5.5 “In a smoke condition, the track bed may be more comfortable for the passengers than the benchwall (AKA catwalk), since the track bed nay be below the smoke level. However, both the track bed and bench wall are acceptable avenues of evacuation” (Sec 7.2.2.A)

31
Q

As a Company Commander, one of your responsibilities is to train your firefighters on fires and emergencies, including operations/tactics during Under River Rail incidents. You were incorrect in which operation/tactic?

A) There are no repeater antennas at most emergency exits, and no repeater coverage inside most emergency exit stairways. A HT relay on the tactical channel shall be used

B) Section valve numbers are sequential and can be used to provide an approximate location of an incident

C) Blue light phones found near emergency power removal boxes are located approximately 600 feet apart

D) A blue light phone cannot be used to call outside the system, but can receive calls from outside the system

A

ANSWER: B) Section valve numbers are sequential and can be used to provide an approximate location of an incident (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rail Operations)

A - sec 2.9.2

B - STANDPIPE numbers are sequential and can be used to provide an approximate location of an incident.

C - sec 2.9.4

D - sec 2.9.7

32
Q

Triage duties, during an Under River Rail operation will probably be performed by Rescue Paramedics and/or CFR trained firefighters. As a Captain of a CFR unit, you should know the most correct order of victim removal during an Under River Rail operation can be found in which choice?

A) Ambulatory, Non-Ambulatory (red tag, yellow tag), Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication (red tag,yellow tag), Black tag

B) Black tag, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication (red tag,yellow tag), Non-Ambulatory (red tag, yellow tag), Ambulatory

C) Non-Ambulatory (red tag, yellow tag), Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication (red tag,yellow tag), Black tag, Ambulatory

D) Non-Ambulatory (red tag, yellow tag), Black tag, Ambulatory, Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication (red tag,yellow tag)

A

ANSWER: A) Ambulatory, Non-Ambulatory (red tag, yellow tag), Victims requiring disentanglement/extrication (red tag,yellow tag), Black tag.

(Under River Rail Operations sec 7)

33
Q

Your unit is operating at an Under River Rail incident where a train derailed and there are numerous victims. You just removed all non-ambulatory red tag victims. What group should be removed next?

A) Black Tag victims

B) Non-Ambulatory Yellow Tag victims

C) Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication Red Tag victims

D) Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication Yellow Tag victims

A

ANSWER: B) Non-Ambulatory Yellow Tag victims

(URR 7.1)

  1. Ambulatory Victims
  2. Non-Ambulatory Victims
    A. Red Tag (Immediate Transport)
    B. Yellow Tag (Delayed Transport)
  3. Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication
    A. Red Tag (Immediate Transport)
    B. Yellow Tag (Delayed Transport)
  4. Black Tag (deceased victims)
34
Q

Which of the following is considered the “primary“ method for moving patients and equipment at an Under River Rail incident?

A) Victim Removal Relay Teams

B) SKED stretchers

C) Rail carts

D) Rescue trains

A

ANSWER: C) Rail carts

URR 7.3

35
Q

Members of Engine 200 were conducting an exercise at a local under river rail tube. Which statement made during the exercise was incorrect?

A) In place of the third rail, 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level. These lines can be deactivated by requesting power removal through the dispatcher.

B) Crossovers associated with emergency exits are usually at track level but they may be one or more levels above the tracks. Each situation is unique; consult the pertinent Operational Guide for specific information.

C) Engine companies should confirm power removal, but operate as if power is on. Use the FT-2 nozzle, knowing that it is most likely handlines will be operated from standpipe outlets.

D) When stretching a hoseline through a train, it may be necessary to chock numerous car doors to reach the fire. Many chocks would be required and several units may need to work together to stretch and operate a handline.

A

ANSWER: A) In place of the third rail, 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level. These lines can be deactivated by requesting power removal through the dispatcher. (INCORRECT)

(URR 2.6.2, 8.1.3, 9.1.1)

  • IN ADDITION to the third rail, 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level. These lines are NOT deactivated by routine requests for power removal.

C Note: If the incident is very close to an emergency exit, it may be feasible to stretch a handline via the exit. However, we cannot operate from an emergency exit in a manner that hinders passenger evacuation.

36
Q

If the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding Fire Protection Systems and Equipment found in Under River Tubes?

A) All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are wet and city-main fed. There are no pumps to augment pressure.

B) Siameses are usually located at the emergency exits closest to the river. In all cases, check the sign attached to the siamese to ensure that the correct system is supplied.

C) 2½ inch outlets are located every 300 feet throughout under river tubes.

D) Section valves are located approximately 600 feet apart.

A

ANSWER: C) 2½ inch outlets are located every 300 feet throughout under river tubes. (INCORRECT)

(URR 2.7.1)

  • 2½ inch outlets are located EVERY 200 FEET throughout under river tubes.

Note: Sound-powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets (exception: Joralemon Tube).

37
Q

In which choice below is use of a Rescue Train in an Under River Rail Tube contrary to Department policy?

A) CFR units and/or EMS personnel should initiate treatment on-board the rescue train, conditions permitting. Consider loading medical equipment onto the rescue train at the nearest station.

B) A rescue train may be used on the track in the adjacent tube, accessed via the emergency exit crossover. Power would remain off on the track where the incident took place. Passengers would have to walk or be carried from the incident scene to cross over at the emergency exit.

C) A rescue train may be used on the same track as the incident. This may be possible if passengers are not on the tracks and they can be sheltered in place on the affected train. In all cases, 3rd rail power must remain off.

D) Potential rescue trains should be swept for secondary devices by law enforcement personnel prior to deployment.

A

ANSWER: C) A rescue train may be used on the same track as the incident. This may be possible if passengers are not on the tracks and they can be sheltered in place on the affected train. In all cases, 3rd rail power must remain off. (INCORRECT)

(URR 7.2.2 C)

  • A rescue train may be used on the same track as the incident. This may be possible if passengers are not on the tracks and they can be sheltered in place on the affected train, allowing 3rd rail power to REMAIN ON. Passengers would only have to be moved a short distance along the benchwall from train to train.
38
Q

Of the following Engine operations that may be employed at an Under River Rail incident, which is listed incorrect?

A) Confirm power removal, but operate as if power is on. Consider the use of dry chemical extinguishers, which are located at the blue lights in the tube.

B) It is most likely that handlines will be operated from standpipe outlets.

C) If the incident is very close to an emergency exit, it may be feasible to stretch a handline via the exit. However, we cannot operate from an emergency exit in a manner that hinders passenger evacuation.

D) In no case should a hose line be stretched through a train, as the numerous car doors will hinder the hoseline from reaching the fire.

A

ANSWER: D) In no case should a hose line be stretched through a train, as the numerous car doors will hinder the hoseline from reaching the fire. (INCORRECT)

(URR 8.1.3)

  • When stretching a hoseline through a train, it may be necessary to chock numerous car doors to reach the fire. Many chocks would be required.
39
Q

Initial unit actions at Under River Rail operations are correctly portrayed below in all choices except?

A) Initial efforts should focus on assisting self-evacuating passengers. If passengers are self evacuating, request power-off on all tracks that serve the nearest station.

B) Units assigned to stations should check nearby tunnels for victims.

C) Units assigned to emergency exits should consult the Emergency Exit Guide Book or Operational Guide to verify that operations are being conducted at the correct emergency exit.

D) When opening an emergency exit, inform the dispatcher which emergency exit you opened.

A

ANSWER: A) Initial efforts should focus on assisting self-evacuating passengers. If passengers are self evacuating, request power-off on all tracks that serve the nearest station. (INCORRECT)

(URR 3.3)

  • Initial efforts should focus on assisting self-evacuating passengers. If passengers are self evacuating, request power-off ON THE AFFECTED TRACK(S).
40
Q

Which of the following contains incorrect information when operating at an Under River Rail incident?

A) At the Tunnel-to-Tube Transition area the square underground tunnel section connects to the round under river tube

B) The subway emergency triangle key is used to open both the standard subway emergency exit and the upright (vertical) emergency exit

C) Standpipe section valves are located every 200 feet

D) There are no repeater antennas at most emergency exits, and no repeater coverage inside most emergency exit stairways

A

ANSWER: C) Standpipe section valves are located every 200 feet (INCORRECT)

(Under River Rail Operations 2.7.1)

  • Section valves = 600 feet
  • 2 1/2 inch OUTLETS located every 200 feet.
41
Q

At Under River Rail operations, safety should not be overlooked. Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information?

A) Third rails in the affected tube and in adjacent tubes may be live. In addition, 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and these lines will be deactivated when requesting power off on the third rail.

B) Increased noise levels and powerful air movement are indications of train movement. A distant light reflecting on the running rails or vibration in the tracks are also indications of an approaching train.

C) A severe explosion or a high speed derailment may cause structural damage to the tube itself. Catastrophic tube failure could result in extensive flooding.

D) An explosion, collision or derailment would generate large amounts of airborne dust. In addition to being a respiratory hazard, the dust would severely affect unprotected eyes.

A

ANSWER: A) Third rails in the affected tube and in adjacent tubes may be live. In addition, 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and these lines will be deactivated when requesting power off on the third rail. (INCORRECT)

(URR 9.1.1, 9.1.3, 9.1.5. 9.1.8)

  • Third rails in the affected tube and in adjacent tubes may be live. In addition, 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and these lines are NOT deactivated by routine requests for power removal.