WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym 'ROCC' stand for in WMATA operations?
- Rail Operations Command Center
- Rail Operations Control Center (Correct answer)
- Regional Operations Coordination Center
- Rapid Operations Communications Center
Correct answer: Rail Operations Control Center
ROCC stands for Rail Operations Control Center, the nerve center that manages all rail system operations and emergencies.
Question 2: What is an Emergency Trip Station (ETS) used for on the WMATA rail system?
- To request emergency bus rerouting
- To immediately cut traction power to the third rail in an emergency (Correct answer)
- To summon Metro Transit Police
- To activate fire suppression systems
Correct answer: To immediately cut traction power to the third rail in an emergency
An ETS is a trackside device that, when activated, immediately cuts 750V DC traction power to the third rail in the affected zone.
Question 3: What is WMATA's 'One Train' policy?
- Only one train per station at a time
- Only one rescue train is dispatched per incident
- Trains maintain one-car separation in tunnels during emergencies
- A single-train operation on a branch during reduced service (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A single-train operation on a branch during reduced service
WMATA's 'One Train' policy refers to operating a single-train service on a branch to maintain some service during disruptions.
Question 4: Which WMATA emergency plan addresses mass casualty incidents?
- Continuity of Operations Plan
- Mass Casualty Incident Protocol within the Emergency Management Plan (Correct answer)
- Fire Safety Handbook
- Station Evacuation Checklist
Correct answer: Mass Casualty Incident Protocol within the Emergency Management Plan
WMATA's Emergency Management Plan contains the Mass Casualty Incident Protocol outlining coordinated responses with regional agencies.
Question 5: How should WMATA employees respond to a fire alarm activation in a station?
- Wait to confirm a real fire before acting
- Begin evacuation procedures immediately and notify ROCC (Correct answer)
- Continue normal operations
- Only evacuate if smoke is visible
Correct answer: Begin evacuation procedures immediately and notify ROCC
All fire alarm activations are treated as real emergencies — evacuation begins immediately while ROCC is notified.
Question 6: What does WMATA's Incident Command System (ICS) establish?
- Train scheduling priorities
- A unified command structure for managing emergency incidents (Correct answer)
- Employee discipline procedures
- Contract management protocols
Correct answer: A unified command structure for managing emergency incidents
ICS establishes a standardized command structure enabling WMATA and partner agencies to coordinate emergency response effectively.
WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures 1
What does the acronym 'ROCC' stand for in WMATA operations?