2011 Sumpter Valley 2011 Sumpter Valley Railway Fire TrainingRailway Fire Training

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Question 1Question 1

While riding on the fire train, you should keep a lookout for smoke:

A. Between the rails

B. To the sides of the roadbed

C. Out in the brush away from the track

D. All of the above

Answer 1Answer 1

While riding on the fire train, you should keep a lookout for smoke:

A. Between the rails

B. To the sides of the roadbed

C. Out in the brush away from the track

D. All of the above

Question 2Question 2As the Fire Train Engineer who are you

responsible for notifying if you discover a smoke or fire?

A The Passenger Train and Oregon Department of ForestryB The Passenger Train and Sumpter DepotC ODF and Baker County Fire DispatchD Sumpter Depot and the Yard Office

Answer 2Answer 2As the Fire Train Engineer who are you

responsible for notifying if you discover a smoke or fire?

A The Passenger Train and Oregon Department of ForestryB The Passenger Train and Sumpter DepotC ODF and Baker County Fire DispatchD Sumpter Depot and the Yard Office

Question 3Question 3On a fire train run, you spot a smoke about 75 feet from

the rails in some dense brush. The first thing you should do (besides stopping the fire train) is:

A. Notify via radio that a smoke has been spotted

B. Go over to the smoke and do a size-up

C. You and your crew grab some hand tools and get over to the smoke

D. Charge a hose line and stretch it to the smoke.

Answer 3Answer 3• On a fire train run, you spot a smoke about 75 feet

from the rails in some dense brush. The first thing you should do (besides stopping the fire train) is:

A. Notify via radio that a smoke has been spotted

B. Go over to the smoke and do a size-up

C. You and your crew grab some hand tools and get over to the smoke

D. Charge a hose line and stretch it to the smoke.

Question 4Question 4You discover a small fire (about 20' x 20') and elect to take action on it with hand tools. The fire is spreading quickly in light fuels and there is a brisk wind. Which would be the correct way to attack this fire?

A. You take one flank and direct your crew to take the other flankB. Order more resources and you and your crew start trailing the flank with the most flame.C. You and your crew go to the head of the fire and try to cut if off.D. Any of the above tactics would work safely.

Answer 4Answer 4You discover a small fire (about 20' x 20') and elect to

take action on it with hand tools. The fire is spreading quickly in light fuels and there is a brisk wind. Which would be the correct way to attack this fire?

A. You take one flank and direct your crew to take the other flankB. Order more resources and you and your crew start trailing the flank with the most flame.C. You and your crew go to the head of the fire and try to cut if off.D. Any of the above tactics would work safely.

Question 5Question 5• You spot a fire in some brush a ways away from the

track and elect to stretch a hose line to it. As you get close to the fire, which is moving away from you, you run out of hose. Your best course of immediate action is:

A. Squirt the water as far as you can and hope it reaches the flamesB. Call McEwen and ask for more hoseC. Bring the hand tools and start trailing the fireD. Wait for ODF to bring more hose to lengthen your hose lay

Answer 5Answer 5• You spot a fire in some brush a ways away from the

track and elect to stretch a hose line to it. As you get close to the fire, which is moving away from you, you run out of hose. Your best course of immediate action is:

A. Squirt the water as far as you can and hope it reaches the flamesB. Call McEwan and ask for more hose Also acceptable, in conjunction with “C” C. Bring the hand tools and start trailing the fireD. Wait for ODF to bring more hose to lengthen your hose lay

Question 6Question 6• Firefighters A and B are discussing size-up.

Firefighter A states that size-up begins as soon as you spot a smoke. Firefighter B agrees with that, but says once you do a size up and start fighting the fire, the size-up is no longer important. Which is correct?

A. Firefighter A is correct and B is incorrect.

B. Firefighter B is correct and A is incorrect.

C. Both Firefighters A and B are correct.

D. Neither Firefighter A or B are correct.

Answer 6Answer 6• Firefighters A and B are discussing size-up. Firefighter A states

that size-up begins as soon as you spot a smoke. Firefighter B agrees with that, but says once you do a size up and start fighting the fire, the size-up is no longer important. Which is correct?

A. Firefighter A is correct and B is incorrect. The answer I was looking for, but F/F A should have added that Size-Up continues once your start fighting the fire B. Firefighter B is correct and A is incorrect.C. Both Firefighters A and B are correct.D. Neither Firefighter A or B are correct. Partial Credit since F/F A didn’t complete the correct answer.

Question 7Question 7Below are four types of fires you might encounter that could be

started by our trains:a. Three foot diameter smoldering fire in light fuel next to the track.b. 10' x 10' slow moving fire in light fuel that you extinguish with water from the fire train.c. A fire of less than 1/100th of an acre in moderate fuel with light wind blowing the fire away from the tracks.d. Fire of undetermined size, 100 feet from the track through dense, brushy fuel with gusty, erratic winds.

Which fire(s) must be immediately reported to Oregon Department of Forestry?A. Fire dB. Fires c and dC. Fires b, c and dD. All four fires

Answer 7Answer 7Below are four types of fires you might encounter that could be

started by our trains:a. Three foot diameter smoldering fire in light fuel next to the track.b. 10' x 10' slow moving fire in light fuel that you extinguish with water from the fire train.c. A fire of less than 1/100th of an acre in moderate fuel with light wind blowing the fire away from the tracks.d. Fire of undetermined size, 100 feet from the track through dense, brushy fuel with gusty, erratic winds.

Which fire(s) must be immediately reported to Oregon Department of Forestry?A. Fire dB. Fires c and dC. Fires b, c and dD. All four fires

Question 8Question 8You and your fire crew encounter a situation described in 7 d

above (Fire of undetermined size, 100 feet from the track through dense, medium fuel with a strong wind). You immediately make necessary radio communications regarding your discovery. There's thick brush between you and the fire. The smoke was light in color when you first noticed it but, as you prepare to take action, the smoke starts to darken to a gray/brown color and you notice heat waves in the smoke. Your best course of action is:

A. Have your crew attempt to stretch a hose through the brush while you standby at the fire train ready to charge the line.

B. Call the passenger train and advise them that you have a big fire and need their help.

C. Grab some fire tools and, with your crew, head into the brush to the fire and start trailing it.

D. Start scouting to find a safe way around to the upwind side of the fire to do a better size-up.

Answer 8Answer 8You and your fire crew encounter a situation described in 7 d

above (Fire of undetermined size, 100 feet from the track through dense, medium fuel with a strong wind). You immediately make necessary radio communications regarding your discovery. There's thick brush between you and the fire. The smoke was light in color when you first noticed it but, as you prepare to take action, the smoke starts to darken to a gray/brown color and you notice heat waves in the smoke. Your best course of action is:

A. Have your crew attempt to stretch a hose through the brush while you standby at the fire train ready to charge the line.

B. Call the passenger train and advise them that you have a big fire and need their help.

C. Grab some fire tools and, with your crew, head into the brush to the fire and start trailing it.

D. Start scouting to find a safe way around to the upwind side of the fire to do a better size-up.

Question 9Question 9What is your main concern with the fire described

in 8 above regarding its behavior?

A. It may turn back at you

B. It may blow up

C. You really don't know how it's going to behave

D. All of the above

Answer 9Answer 9

What is your main concern with the fire described in 8 above regarding its behavior?

A. It may turn back at you

B. It may blow up

C. You really don't know how it's going to behave

D. All of the above

Question 10Question 10What is the minimum amount of water that

must be on board a fire train to be in compliance with the SVRY Fire Prevention Agreement?

A. 50 GallonsB. 100 GallonsC. 200 GallonsD. 400 Gallons

Answer 10Answer 10

What is the minimum amount of water that must be on board a fire train to be in compliance with the SVRY Fire Prevention Agreement?

A. 50 Gallons

B. 100 Gallons

C. 200 Gallons

D. 400 Gallons

Question 11Question 11Once ODF and/or Baker County Fire units arrive on the

scene of an uncontrolled fire, who is in charge of (directing) your suppression activities?

A. As Fire Train Engineer you are in charge of your own suppression actions.

B. The SVRY President, who just showed up to help fight the fire

C. The ODF "Engine Boss"

D. The Incident Commander as designated by ODF and/or Baker County Fire personnel.

Answer 11Answer 11

Once ODF and/or Baker County Fire units arrive on the scene of an uncontrolled fire, who is in charge of (directing) your suppression activities?

A. As Fire Train Engineer you are in charge of your own suppression actions.

B. The SVRY President, who just showed up to help fight the fire

C. The ODF "Engine Boss"

D. The Incident Commander as designated by ODF and/or Baker County Fire personnel.

Question 12Question 12You and your assistant are making good progress attacking a fire

of less than a tenth of an acre next to the tracks. No other help is on scene yet, though ODF has been called and is responding. Your assistant, who seems a "little out of shape" is observed to be sweating profusely, is out of breath, pale and staggering as he tries to fight the flames. You ask him if he's okay and just grunts. What do you do?

A. Forget the fire, call for medical aid and help your assistant get to a safe area to await medical attention.

B. Tell your assistant to go drink some water and sit downC. Figure he's just tired, but keep an eye on him.D. Don't worry about him; you have a fire to fight.

Answer 12Answer 12You and your assistant are making good progress attacking a fire

of less than a tenth of an acre next to the tracks. No other help is on scene yet, though ODF has been called and is responding. Your assistant, who seems a "little out of shape" is observed to be sweating profusely, is out of breath, pale and staggering as he tries to fight the flames. You ask him if he's okay and just grunts. What do you do?

A. Forget the fire, call for medical aid and help your assistant get to a safe area to await medical attention.

B. Tell your assistant to go drink some water and sit downC. Figure he's just tired, but keep an eye on him.D. Don't worry about him; you have a fire to fight.

Question 13Question 13You're sitting on the siding at South Sumpter and the steam train

has just left the depot at Sumpter and is heading your way. Sumpter Depot calls you that there's a report of a trackside fire near Huckleberry Crossing. What do you do?

A. Order your assistant to run and open the switch so you can get out ahead of the steam train.

B. Radio the steam train to halt immediately so you can proceed ahead to the fire after being certain the train has stopped well short of the east switch at South Sumpter

C. Wait until the steam train has passed since it has the right of way.

D. Run towards the steam train giving the "washout" signal while your assistant runs for the switch. As soon as the steam train sees your signal, get back on the fire train and head out.

Answer 13Answer 13You're sitting on the siding at South Sumpter and the steam train

has just left the depot at Sumpter and is heading your way. Sumpter Depot calls you that there's a report of a trackside fire near Huckleberry Crossing. What do you do?

A. Order your assistant to run and open the switch so you can get out ahead of the steam train.

B. Radio the steam train to halt immediately so you can proceed ahead to the fire after being certain the train has stopped well short of the east switch at South Sumpter.

C. Wait until the steam train has passed since it has the right of way.

D. Run towards the steam train giving the "washout" signal while your assistant runs for the switch. As soon as the steam train sees your signal, get back on the fire train and head out.

Question 14Question 14You're the Conductor on the passenger train in the

situation described in 13 above. After the fire train is underway what do you do?

A. Instruct the Engineer to keep your train in Sumpter until directed to do otherwise by either the fire train or a railroad official.

B. Follow the fire train, stopping just short of the fire, so members of your train crew can assist with firefighting.

C. Ask the passengers if any of them have firefighting experience before making your decision on whether to proceed.

D. It's the Engineer's job to make the decision on what to do now.

Answer 14Answer 14You're the Conductor on the passenger train in the

situation described in 13 above. After the fire train is underway what do you do?

A. Instruct the Engineer to keep your train in Sumpter until directed to do otherwise by either the fire train or a railroad official.

B. Follow the fire train, stopping just short of the fire, so members of your train crew can assist with firefighting.

C. Ask the passengers if any of them have firefighting experience before making your decision on whether to proceed.

D. It's the Engineer's job to make the decision on what to do now.

Question 15Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders

A. The number one priority is to fight the fire aggressively.

B. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood .

C. Be alert, keep calm, think clearly, act decisively.

D. Base all actions on the current and expected behavior of the fire.

Answer 15Answer 15• Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 Standard

Fire Fighting Orders

A. The number one priority is to fight the fire aggressively.

B. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood .

C. Be alert, keep calm, think clearly, act decisively.

D. Base all actions on the current and expected behavior of the fire.

Question 16Question 16You are working in the McEwen yard on a day when the excursion

train is running. You hear on the radio that a fire has broken out along the right of way and that it's growing in size. You and another volunteer grab some hand tools and a couple rolls of hose and head out in your personal vehicle to the fire. Upon arriving on scene, no one is in evidence at the fire train though the pump is running and a line is charged. What is the first thing you should do?

A. Take your equipment to the fire train, hook up some hose and start putting the wet stuff on the red junk.

B. Head off into the brush with your hand tools and start digging trail along the fire.

C. Make contact with the Fire Train Engineer and receive your assignment.

D. Standby at the Fire Train until you're told what to do.

Answer 16Answer 16You are working in the McEwan yard on a day when the excursion

train is running. You hear on the radio that a fire has broken out along the right of way and that it's growing in size. You and another volunteer grab some hand tools and a couple rolls of hose and head out in your personal vehicle to the fire. Upon arriving on scene, no one is in evidence at the fire train though the pump is running and a line is charged. What is the first thing you should do?

A. Take your equipment to the fire train, hook up some hose and start putting the wet stuff on the red junk.

B. Head off into the brush with your hand tools and start digging trail along the fire.

C. Make contact with the Fire Train Engineer and receive your assignment.

D. Standby at the Fire Train until you're told what to do.

Question 17Question 17

You find a 5' x 5' fire about 25 feet from the track burning in light fuel with a light wind. After making the necessary radio call(s) you think "Piece of cake, I'll be a hero." You instruct your assistant to deploy the hose as you go to start the pump. But the #*$#>^! pump won't start. What do you do?

A. Keep trying; you know (hope) it will eventually start.B. You and your assistant each grab a hand tool and

start trailing the fireC. Tell your assistant to grab a hand tool as you keep

futzing with the pump.D. Call Sumpter Depot, "Houston, we have a problem."

Answer 17Answer 17

You find a 5' x 5' fire about 25 feet from the track burning in light fuel with a light wind. After making the necessary radio call(s) you think "Piece of cake, I'll be a hero." You instruct your assistant to deploy the hose as you go to start the pump. But the #*$#>^! pump won't start. What do you do?

A. Keep trying; you know (hope) it will eventually start.B. You and your assistant each grab a hand tool and

start trailing the fireC. Tell your assistant to grab a hand tool as you keep

futzing with the pump.D. Call Sumpter Depot, "Houston, we have a problem."

Question 18Question 18

Fire Precaution Level Code Blue requires:

A. No Patrol required during operation of steam train

B. Patrol at the end of each day

C. Patrol in the middle and at the end of each day

D. Patrol by following immediately behind the run.

Answer 18Answer 18

Fire Precaution Level Code Blue requires:

A. No Patrol required during operation of steam train using #19

B. Patrol at the end of each day when using #3.

C. Patrol in the middle and at the end of each day

D. Patrol by following immediately behind the run.

Question 19Question 19

Which of the following are not required to be kept on the Fire Train per our ODF Agreement?

A. Several lengths of 1 1/2" fire hose

B. Several shovels, pulaskis and hazel hoes

C. A chain saw, fuel and bar oil

D. Two or three 1 1/2" to 1" reducers

Answer 19Answer 19

Which of the following are not required to be kept on the Fire Train per our ODF Agreement?

A. Several lengths of 1 1/2" fire hose

B. Several shovels, pulaskis and hazel hoes

C. A chain saw, fuel and bar oil

D. Two or three 1 1/2" to 1" reducers

Question 20Question 20When making an attack on a brush fire with a hose line,

which is the best technique for applying your water to the flames?

A. 30 degree fog spray parallel with the fire line or directed into the black area

B. 30 degree fog spray directed from the burn area towards unburned areas

C. Straight stream parallel with the fire line or directed into the blackened area

D. Straight stream directed from the burn area towards unburned areas.

E. It doesn't matter as long as you hit the base of the fire.

Answer 20Answer 20When making an attack on a brush fire with a hose line,

which is the best technique for applying your water to the flames?

A. 30 degree fog spray parallel with the fire line or directed into the black area

B. 30 degree fog spray directed from the burn area towards unburned areas

C. Straight stream parallel with the fire line or directed into the blackened area

D. Straight stream directed from the burn area towards unburned areas.

E. It doesn't matter as long as you hit the base of the fire.

Question 21Question 21You and your assistant are working a fire line with hand

tools in thick brush. The fire is not particularly heavy or fast moving and you're making good progress with no other units on scene. After 10 minutes of work, you look back and don't see your assistant. You call out to him or her and get no response; what should you do?

A. Don't worry about him; he is an idiot.B. Figure he or she has taken a break and continue

your fire fighting efforts.C. Continue working, but call out periodically and keep

an eye and ear open for your assistant.D. Immediately stop your firefighting and go looking for

your assistant. Call for help on the radio of you can't quickly find him or her.

Answer 21Answer 21You and your assistant are working a fire line with hand

tools in thick brush. The fire is not particularly heavy or fast moving and you're making good progress with no other units on scene. After 10 minutes of work, you look back and don't see your assistant. You call out to him or her and get no response; what should you do?

A. Don't worry about him; he is an idiot.B. Figure he or she has taken a break and continue

your fire fighting efforts.C. Continue working, but call out periodically and keep

an eye and ear open for your assistant.D. Immediately stop your firefighting and go looking for

your assistant. Call for help on the radio of you can't quickly find him or her.

Question 22Question 22What is most important for you as an individual in order

to make your efforts fighting a trackside brush fire effective?

A. Knowledge of fire behavior and firefighting techniques

B. Experience using fire suppression equipment and tools

C. Discussions about fire fighting for railroaders with scenarios of possible fire situations

D. Knowledge of the Ten Standing Fire Orders, Watch Out Situations and Railroad Safety Rules.

Question 22Question 22What is most important for you as an individual in order

to make your efforts fighting a trackside brush fire effective?

A. Knowledge of fire behavior and firefighting techniques

B. Experience using fire suppression equipment and tools

C. Discussions about fire fighting for railroaders with scenarios of possible fire situations

D. Knowledge of the Ten Standing Fire Orders, Watch Out Situations and Railroad Safety Rules.

Question 23Question 23

What is the best way for the Fire Train to patrol for fire and smoke?

A. Keep the Excursion Train in sight from McEwen to Sumpter and back to McEwen again.

B. Patrol about 15 minutes behind the Excursion Train between Highway 7 and Sumpter and back to Highway 7 again.

C. Stay two to five minutes behind the excursion train between Highway 7 and Sumpter.

D. It doesn’t matter how far you are behind the Excursion Train, as long as you patrol safely and look out for smokes and fires.

Answer 23Answer 23

What is the best way for the Fire Train to patrol for fire and smoke?

A. Keep the Excursion Train in sight from McEwen to Sumpter and back to McEwen again.

B. Patrol about 15 minutes behind the Excursion Train between Highway 7 and Sumpter and back to Highway 7 again.

C. Stay two to five minutes behind the excursion train between Highway 7 and Sumpter.

D. It doesn’t matter how far you are behind the Excursion Train, as long as you patrol safely and look out for smokes and fires.

Question 24Question 24

As a Brakeman on the Excursion Train, what should you be doing with regard to fire prevention and detection?

A. A Brakeman’s job doesn’t involve fire prevention or detection

B. Make sure none of the passengers light up cigarettes.

C. Keep an eye out for embers or smokes on the cars as well as an eye towards the woods for any fire or smokes there.

D. Patrol the open cars regularly looking for embers.

Answer 24Answer 24

As a Brakeman on the Excursion Train, what should you be doing with regard to fire prevention and detection?

A. A Brakeman’s job doesn’t involve fire prevention or detection

B. Make sure none of the passengers light up cigarettes.

C. Keep an eye out for embers or smokes on the cars as well as an eye towards the woods for any fire or smokes there.

D. Patrol the open cars regularly looking for embers.

Question 25Question 25

You’re the Conductor on the Steam Train and a passenger alerts you to a wisp of smoke coming from under the seat of an open car. You should first:

A. Call the Fire Train on the radio and have them expedite to your location

B. Hit the smoke with a Dry-Chem (ABC) fire extinguisher.

C. Call the Engineer to stop the train so you can unload your passengers

D. Dump your water jug on the area where the smoke was noticed.

Answer 25Answer 25

You’re the Conductor on the Steam Train and a passenger alerts you to a wisp of smoke coming from under the seat of an open car. You should first:

A. Call the Fire Train on the radio and have them expedite to your location

B. Hit the smoke with a Dry-Chem (ABC) fire extinguisher.

C. Call the Engineer to stop the train so you can unload your passengers

D. Dump your water jug on the area where the smoke was noticed.