WMATA Emergency Protocols Flashcards

What is WMATA's Incident Command System (ICS) used for?

Answer: Coordinating multi-agency emergency response to incidents within the transit system

WMATA's Incident Command System provides a standardized framework for coordinating emergency responses involving multiple agencies such as fire, police, and EMS.

When should a WMATA train operator initiate an emergency brake application?

Answer: When there is an obstruction on the track or an imminent collision risk

Emergency brakes must be applied when a train operator identifies a track obstruction or an imminent collision risk that requires stopping the train immediately.

What is WMATA's protocol when a train must be evacuated in a tunnel?

Answer: The OCC coordinates power cutoff, and trained personnel guide passengers safely to exits

The OCC must coordinate with power control to cut rail power, and trained personnel guide passengers safely along designated evacuation paths in tunnel emergencies.

Which document governs WMATA's response to major emergencies such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters?

Answer: WMATA's Emergency Management Plan

WMATA's Emergency Management Plan outlines protocols for responding to major emergencies including terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other catastrophic events.

During a power outage in a Metrorail station, what backup lighting system activates?

Answer: Emergency backup lighting powered by battery or generator systems

WMATA stations are equipped with emergency backup lighting systems powered by batteries or generators that activate automatically during power outages.

What role does WMATA's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) play during a major incident?

Answer: It coordinates agency-wide emergency response and communication with external agencies

The EOC serves as WMATA's central hub for coordinating agency-wide emergency response and maintaining communication with external agencies during major incidents.