Not a Sig Op said:
It's fantastic they took the initiative to make that training video...
In the latest confined space/fall prevention courses that I took, the practice of writing "call 911" down as a rescue plan was discussed...
It's generally regarded as unacceptable in our provincial jurisdiction now, unless prior arrangements have been made with the local emergency services, only because they may not always be available (if resources are otherwise engaged) and they may not have the tools/training to perform the rescue in all cases...
This was taken in a very proactive way in our workplace, which, while we have our own rescue training/capabilities, we decided to invite the local fire department along for a visit...
They leapt at the chance, as they had no experience in fire fighting or rescue in our particular work environment (a ship).
Feedback following the visit (which took place over several days, each shift requested the chance to visit, and showed up with pretty much the whole shift of about 30 people each time!) was very positive, and they felt they had a good deal of information to use from the experience.
Glad you liked it.
They have been talking about installing floor to ceiling safety barriers for years. ( Like they finally did on the Bloor Viaduct. ) They are mandatory in some cities.
Some are electrocuted on the third rail. Surprisingly, many survive somehow.
What the video did not show is the need to work fast to keep the trains moving. I believe the potential capacity on Line 1 alone ( there are four Lines ) is something like 32,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Anyone familiar with the city can see the Metrolinx projects going on to keep up with the predicted increase in ridership.
Paramedics are stationed at Bloor-Yonge, Spadina, Union and Eglinton during rush hours.
Radio communications are much better now down "in the hole" than from what I remember.
Also, bring a flashlight and hopefully some water, as it can get very dark and hot working underneath a subway train.
And your safety glasses. There is steel dust mixed with oil down there from the wheels and brake shoes. Some subway tunnels have been in existence since 1954.
Subway emergencies can happen in elevated portions, in open cuts, in tunnels or stations. Stokes baskets are under the platforms.
You may also be able to take advantage of the emergency rail carts. Each one can carry two stretcher patients. But, I have not seen one of them in many years. Not sure if they still use them?
As far as marine rescue is concerned, our department operates a Paramedic Marine Unit year-round as part of their Specialized Emergency Response for the City.
Their response area is approximately 460 square miles of open water on Lake Ontario. From the Etobicoke creek (Peel Region) to Rouge River (Durham Region) and extends 13 nautical miles to the US/Canada border. They are also responsible for all waterways within the City.
Oldgateboatdriver said:
It's certainly true with me as I have never used my car to go to work downtown in the 35+ years I worked there.
I'm just a retiree enjoying his golden years.
Sometimes I walk to the local subway station, sometimes use Uber, sometimes TTC ( take the car ).
At the subway station, sometimes I see young people "tease" the trains as they approach by standing as close to the edge of the platform as possible . I hug the walls.
