Does MTA have fire Marshalls

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Good evening, today I was at Evanston Police and Fire open house today and learned something interesting. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has fire Marshalls. They act as a liaison between the CTA,CFD,and the suburban FD's for incidents involving CTA buses and L trains. They also coordinate training. They can carry up to four radios, on for the CTA,CFD,Rosemont , and another for the various suburbs the CTA runs through. Sounds like a very interesting job. I also learned that the response for the CTA Howard yard is CFD, even for the part that's in Evanston. Does the MTA have a similar position? And who would be the MTA liaison with the FDNY?
 
chicago2008 said:
Good evening, today I was at Evanston Police and Fire open house today and learned something interesting. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has fire Marshalls. They act as a liaison between the CTA,CFD,and the suburban FD's for incidents involving CTA buses and L trains. They also coordinate training. They can carry up to four radios, on for the CTA,CFD,Rosemont , and another for the various suburbs the CTA runs through. Sounds like a very interesting job. I also learned that the response for the CTA Howard yard is CFD, even for the part that's in Evanston. Does the MTA have a similar position? And who would be the MTA liaison with the FDNY?
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Yes, I Have Seen An MTA Fire Marshal.. LIRR Specifically. Not Sure The Specifics On The Job Though.
 
I don't know what you're saying, of course FDNY has Fire Marshals. I spent 7 years there in the Fire Marshals office.
 
ta176 said:
I don't know what you're saying, of course FDNY has Fire Marshals. I spent 7 years there in the Fire Marshals office.
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So the Chicago Transit authority (CTA) has fire marshals that act as a liaison between the CTA,CFD and/or suburban fire departments on scenes involving CTA buses and L trains. Does the MTA have a similar position that would act as a liaison between the MTA and FDNY on scenes?
 
The MTA has Fire Marshals, at least on the LIRR, MNRR Marshals *if they even have them* is probabaly apart of the the MNRR Fire Department
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As a FDNY Marshal we were called to Rikers Island to determine the origin and cause of a fire in a perps cell. They were not permitted any contraband so they would come up with unique ways to start a fire. These were the convicts that were locked up for 23 hours a day, all felons. As I was ending my career in FDNY, there was talk of the Corrections Dept. going to have their own Fire Marshals eliminating the need for us to respond. I don't know if they were successful, but possibly a working Marshal would be able to let us know if we still respond.
 
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The Fire Safety Unit (FSU) consists of Correction Officers and Civilians who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their mission is to ensure optimum fire safety at DOC facilities for all occupants. FSU has taken full responsibility to maintain the department’s 100-million-dollar investment of newly installed fire alarm systems and the contract to test, inspect and maintain these vital Life Safety fire alarm systems in accordance with FDNY rules and codes.
Monitoring – FSU Staff monitors fire safety activities of all vendors and contractors who perform testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with all NYC Fire Codes and DOC Directives. FSU Civilian Program Specialist monitors DOC Facility Fire Alarm systems 24 hours a day and immediately notify on-duty FSU Officers and Senior FSU staff whenever a fire alarm is activated.
Responding – FSU Staff are first responders to all fire incidents including fire alarm activations and other DOC emergencies whenever warranted. During these responses, FSU Officers assist Facilities during a fire/smoke condition, ensure that small fires are extinguished, occupants are safely evacuated and conduct preliminary arson investigations. FSU serves as the designated liaison between the DOC and responding FDNY units.
Inspections – FSU Staff conduct the annual fire safety inspection at all DOC facilities, ensuring that Facilities maintain a high level of fire safety compliance with relevant codes and Directives. The Fire Safety Unit also coordinates with FDNY Battalions that respond to our Facilities and review entrance procedures, perform inspections and discuss relevant topics and concerns.
Training – FSU staff works with the Correction Academy to develop and deliver fire safety training for all new Correction Officers, newly promoted Captains and Assistant Deputy Wardens, to ensure they are ready to respond to all fire emergencies in accordance with our Fire Safety Directives. FSU Officers also conduct site-specific training sessions for facilities when requested by Wardens and conduct and evaluate fire evacuation drills conducted at all DOC facilities.
 
I knew they had their own firefighting crew, because we would touch base with them after the fire was extinguished.
 
Do any of these non-municipal fire marshals have police authority? Around here I've heard stories of University of Texas Police writing speeding tickets on public streets. Also, what happens when these fire marshals issue an order to vacate?
 
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Do any of these non-municipal fire marshals have police authority? Around here I've heard stories of University of Texas Police writing speeding tickets on public streets. Also, what happens when these fire marshals issue an order to vacate?
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Isn't UoTX Police State Law Enforcement?
 
As a FDNY Marshal you had Police Power because you were arresting Felons for Arson. We also carried a gun. The other thing was such a big deal was made about the spelling of Marshal or Marshall. To me I didn't care one way or the other. But when I received my badge it was Marshal and the second L was pretty much eradicated. So whoever made the badges spelt it Marshall.
 
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So for incidents involving FDNY in the subways or the Metro North/LIRR, who would typically act as the liaison between the MTA and FDNY? A supervisor/trainmaster? Thanks.
 
chicago2008 said:
So for incidents involving FDNY in the subways or the Metro North/LIRR, who would typically act as the liaison between the MTA and FDNY? A supervisor/trainmaster? Thanks.
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I'm assuing that would be the TLO/RLO, (Transit/Rail Liasion Officer), I'm assuming its the MTA equivalent of Car 17B (FD Liasion to NYPD)
 
TLO chief is stationed at the subway control center 24-7. Metro North liaison is a D3 battalion that responds to Grand Central station as needed. Not sure about LIRR.
 
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