On August 15, 2019, Emergency Response Training was conducted with La Mesa and El Cajon SWAT Teams. The primary focus of their training while on the property was vehicle familiarization and tubular assault that covered multiple situations that could potentially arise within our transit system.
The purpose of this program is to familiarize San Diego area emergency response personnel, and other organizations with the operating characteristics of the San Diego Trolley system and equipment.
Key training elements covered by Safety Department Staff included, but were not limited to:
- Brief Introduction to SDTI
- Roadway/Main Line and Yard Safety
- Cell phone usage on SDTI property
- Communication with OCC or SDTI
- Railroad Response Protocol
- Traction Power
- Electrical Safety
- Vehicle Familiarization (bus and trolley)
The expectation of this exposure to our environment and procedures is to generate knowledge and awareness among personnel in emergency response agencies and to mitigate the risk of potential dangers to responding personnel, SDTI employees and our patrons.