MTA Emergency Response 3

Question 1

An officer responds to a report of a chemical smell on a subway platform. Passengers are experiencing eye irritation and difficulty breathing. Which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the platform and request a hazmat response

Answer

Symptoms suggesting chemical exposure require immediate evacuation and activation of hazmat protocols.

Question 2

A transit officer is the first to arrive at a multi-vehicle accident inside a bus terminal. No other units have arrived yet. What is the officer's FIRST responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Assess scene safety and call for additional resources

Answer

Scene safety assessment and requesting appropriate resources are the first priorities for the first-arriving officer at any major incident.

Question 3

During an emergency evacuation of a subway tunnel, an officer discovers a passenger in a wheelchair who cannot self-evacuate. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Carry the passenger out using emergency evacuation techniques

Answer

When immediate danger exists, officers must assist mobility-impaired individuals using available evacuation techniques rather than leaving them behind.

Question 4

A violent altercation breaks out between two groups of passengers on a bus. When approaching the situation, an officer's FIRST priority should be:

Accepted Answer

Request backup and assess the situation before intervening

Answer

Requesting backup and assessing the situation prevents an officer from being overwhelmed by multiple combatants and ensures a safe intervention.

Question 5

What does the acronym 'PASS' refer to in emergency response for transit officers?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — fire extinguisher operation

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the proper technique for using a fire extinguisher.

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA Emergency Response 3