Planning and Design for Fire and Smoke Incidents in Underground Passenger Rail Systems (2017) / Chapter Skim
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52 IntroductIon This chapter summarizes key findings, presents conclusions from this synthesis project, and offers areas for future study. Findings identify and assess the factors contributing to the success.
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53 new requirements by making needed changes during repairs. Respondents also pay close attention to industry incidents and actions taken by other rail agencies.
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54 testing the entire system (not only its individual components) before acceptance and frequent emergency training exercises for agency staff and first responders.
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55 Gaps in information for rail agency processes include: • Most effective practices in development and dissemination of SOPs for agency personnel and first responders in the event of a fire and smoke incident. • What do first responders need to know?
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56 can put them at ease and prevent panic. Storing a script in the operator's cab to be read in the event of emergency is another example of attention to the basics.
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57 associated risks to emergency responders and the riders; how to ascertain if the tunnel systems (notably ventilation) were operating correctly; and most importantly methods for setting priorities that ensure rider safety in an incident.
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