WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What does the acronym 'ROCC' stand for in WMATA operations?

Accepted Answer

Rail Operations Control Center

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Rail Operations Command Center

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Regional Operations Coordination Center

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Rapid Operations Communications Center

Question 2

What is an Emergency Trip Station (ETS) used for on the WMATA rail system?

Accepted Answer

To immediately cut traction power to the third rail in an emergency

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To request emergency bus rerouting

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To summon Metro Transit Police

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To activate fire suppression systems

Question 3

What is WMATA's 'One Train' policy?

Accepted Answer

A single-train operation on a branch during reduced service

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Only one train per station at a time

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Only one rescue train is dispatched per incident

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Trains maintain one-car separation in tunnels during emergencies

Question 4

Which WMATA emergency plan addresses mass casualty incidents?

Accepted Answer

Mass Casualty Incident Protocol within the Emergency Management Plan

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Continuity of Operations Plan

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Fire Safety Handbook

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Station Evacuation Checklist

Question 5

How should WMATA employees respond to a fire alarm activation in a station?

Accepted Answer

Begin evacuation procedures immediately and notify ROCC

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Wait to confirm a real fire before acting

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Continue normal operations

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Only evacuate if smoke is visible

Question 6

What does WMATA's Incident Command System (ICS) establish?

Accepted Answer

A unified command structure for managing emergency incidents

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Train scheduling priorities

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Employee discipline procedures

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Contract management protocols