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62 Appendix B Survey Questionnaire 1. WELCOME PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR FIRE/SMOKE INCIDENTS IN UNDERGROUND PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEMS Project purpose: The purpose of this synthesis is provide state-of-the-practice information for the planning, design, and management for fire/smoke incidents in underground or enclosed conditions of passenger rail systems.
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63 3. System Size <100 rail vehicles operated in maximum service 100 to 499 rail vehicles operated in maximum service 500+ rail vehicles operated in maximum service 3.
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65 Major Challenge Minor Challenge Not an Issue Difficulty in accessing the site Timely detection Inadequate ventilation Intensity of fire Training of agency personnel Training of first responders Confusion at the scene of the fire Establishing chain of command at the scene Passenger evacuation Sufficient number of trained and proficient transit staff to support training of emergency responders Other (please specify)
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66 8. Please describe the one major challenge in planning and design for underground fire/smoke incidents.
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67 11. Are there any promising approaches that your agency has undertaken or is planning that would be of interest to other rail agencies for managing underground fire/smoke incidents?
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68 14. How does your agency define a "fire/smoke" incident?
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69 18. Please check all elements that are included in the early detection system.
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71 25. Are there workarounds for legacy systems to meet new requirements?
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72 29. What fire size do you plan for in your protocol and procedures?
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74 36. How are ventilation fans controlled?
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75 39. Does your agency's training programs for its employees in responding to underground fire/smoke incidents include the following elements?
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76 42. Does your agency serve multiple jurisdictions with multiple first response teams?
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77 46. What actions would be most useful in improving coordination with local jurisdictions in responding to underground fires?
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