p 101 ep 3-g
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3G-01-P101-EP
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Lesson Objectives
1. Describe elements of the railroad transportation system.
2. List 2 ways railroad operations can start fires.
3. List 2 fire prevention inspection and prevention methods to reduce fire starts.
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Texas 1998
Introduction
Fire Prevention Specialists may need to be familiar with railroad associated
activities and aspects of wildfire prevention related to this cause.
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Texas 1998
Introduction• A fire prevention program can
prevent losses of life and property and natural resources.
• Fires can cause train operations to be disrupted and cause a domino effect across the country.
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Texas 1998
Introduction• Railroad companies have responsibilities
for inspection of railroad rights-of-way (R/W) and mechanical equipment.
• Fire protection agencies have responsibilities for assuring that the railroad companies are in compliance with area fire laws.
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Texas 1998
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Northern California 1994
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Texas 1998
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Railroad Transportation System
• The primary purpose of railroad transportation systems is to move heavy or bulky freight.
• Certain specialized operations such as Amtrack and some excursion trains haul passengers.
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Railroad Transportation System
Historic or scenic railroads, provide settings for movies or TV programs
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Railroad Travel Systems
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Railroad Travel Systems
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Railroad Ownership
• Owned by large companies• Tightly regulated• Protection agencies have most
frequent contact with maintenance, mechanical and train operations
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Railroad Evolution
Change from coal fired locomotives to diesel electric locomotives reduced large number of fire starts.•Today….fires still occurring from:
–Any combustion process produces carbon
–Other factors: Maintenance operations
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Railroad Fire Causes
• Exhaust
• Rolling stock
• Track maintenance operations
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Exhaust
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Rolling Stock
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Track Maintenance Operations
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Railroad Related Fire Risks
Risks are sources of ignitions. Most common:
• Exhaust carbon particles
• Dragging equipment
• Brake failure
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• Hazard reduction fires escape• Grinding• Cutting & welding• Smoking• Discarded fusees etc.• Warming fires
Railroad Related Fire Risks – Others Include:
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HazardsDefinition: Flammable materials
which may be ignited by the various risks.
Grass Leaves
Pine needles Tumbleweeds
Punky logs Dead brush
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Other Hazards• Wooden bridges
• Snow sheds and trestles
• Buildings
• Accumulation of paper and rags
• Rolling stock etc.
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Reducing Hazards
Remove or reduce hazard for a sufficient distance from the risk.
•Mechanical or physical removal
•Burning
•Chemical treatment.
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Inspection Responsibilities
Railroad fire prevention inspections are made by both the railroad company and by the fire protection agency.
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Company Inspections• The responsibility for inspecting
their rights-of-way and rolling stock for compliance with laws and regulations, maintenance of uninterrupted traffic and avoidance of civil liability rests exclusively with the railroad companies.
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Protection AgencyInspections
• Fire protection responsibilities
• Enforcement of applicable laws
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• Inspect to prevent wildfires• Does not relieve company responsibilities• Agencies must make violations known• Inspections are generally surveys• Inspectors must interfere as little as
possible with train operations• Fire emergency inspections include point
of origin and ignition source determination and locomotive identification
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The “RED ZONE”• “The area within
arms length of a track”
• Any physical position that places YOU in a life-threatening situation is considered a “RED ZONE”.
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Safety is the Number One Priority!
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Locomotive Exhaust Systems
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Sources of Railroad Related Wildfires
• Not brake shoes!• Carbon from exhaust system ignite
fires up to 40 feet from the locomotive
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Trap Type Spark Arrester
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Trap Type Spark Arrester
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Inspecting Turbo Charged Locomotives
Watch For Hazards!
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Eductor tube as applied on locomotive exhaust system
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Brake Systems
• Less common cause• Malfunctions can cause pieces to fly
off• Composition brake shoes have
eliminated fires• Cast iron is still used on smaller
lines and have fire starting capability
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Brake Shoes
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Railroad Right of Way Railroad Right of Way ClearanceClearance
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Clear 10 feet from outside rail
Vegetation Clearances From Track
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Fire Guard
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Railroad Fire
Detection and Patrol
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Railroad Fire Patrol
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Fire Prevention Program
• Establish working relationships in advance
• Hold annual meetings with fire protection and Railroad personnel
• KNOW YOUR LOCAL CONTACTS!
• Get the right phone numbers
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http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/railroad.html
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Summary and Review Lesson Objectives
1. Describe elements of the railroad transportation system.
2. List 2 ways railroad operations can start fires.
3. List 2 fire prevention inspection and prevention methods to reduce fire starts.
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