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* Crews will ensure the train engine is stopped and brake is engaged. | * Crews will ensure the train engine is stopped and brake is engaged. | ||
* If required, once the train has been mechanically shut down and brakes applied, the batteries will be disconnected utilizing the shut off switch located in the rear of the power car. | * If required, once the train has been mechanically shut down and brakes applied, the batteries will be disconnected utilizing the shut off switch located in the rear of the power car. | ||
| − | * If required, access the emergency door release mechanism by using a large philips screwdriver and pulling door release cord. | + | * If required, access the emergency door release mechanism by using a large philips head screwdriver and pulling door release cord. |
* If access requires responders to remove emergency windows, use a flat headed screwdriver to remove the rubber molding holding the window in place. Use extreme caution when removing the window as these tend to be very heavy and 2 personnel may be required for removal. | * If access requires responders to remove emergency windows, use a flat headed screwdriver to remove the rubber molding holding the window in place. Use extreme caution when removing the window as these tend to be very heavy and 2 personnel may be required for removal. | ||
* If access requires responders to access the roof, extension ladders will be utilized to ascend the train to the roof. Crews will look for dotted areas signifying the safe cutout areas. | * If access requires responders to access the roof, extension ladders will be utilized to ascend the train to the roof. Crews will look for dotted areas signifying the safe cutout areas. | ||
Revision as of 05:35, 28 October 2017
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Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
230.08 SunRail Emergencies
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines for SunRail emergencies involving the train.
PROCEDURE:
- Upon arrival of any SunRail emergency, the OIC will make all attempts to locate a railway engineer or conductor. If none are present, ensure Orange County Dispatch notifies the SunRail Communication Center.
- Crews will ensure the train engine is stopped and brake is engaged.
- If required, once the train has been mechanically shut down and brakes applied, the batteries will be disconnected utilizing the shut off switch located in the rear of the power car.
- If required, access the emergency door release mechanism by using a large philips head screwdriver and pulling door release cord.
- If access requires responders to remove emergency windows, use a flat headed screwdriver to remove the rubber molding holding the window in place. Use extreme caution when removing the window as these tend to be very heavy and 2 personnel may be required for removal.
- If access requires responders to access the roof, extension ladders will be utilized to ascend the train to the roof. Crews will look for dotted areas signifying the safe cutout areas.
- OIC's need to ensure contact with railway Engineer at the conclusion of the emergency.
- OIC's shall declare a State Warning Point notification if condition warrants.
- OIC's shall ensure Maitland Police are notified of the incident.
- The on duty Battalion Chief shall respond to all incidents involving trains.
