What type of railroad crossings must be documented in preincident planning for safe responses?

In preincident planning, it is crucial to document noncontrolled railroad crossings as these locations pose specific challenges for safety responses. Noncontrolled crossings lack any active warning devices, such as lights or gates, which means that drivers and pedestrians must rely on their own vigilance to observe approaching trains.

By documenting these crossings, safety officers can ensure that emergency responders are aware of the potential hazards associated with these areas, and they can plan appropriate response strategies. This includes knowing how to safely approach a scene if an incident occurs at or near these crossings, as well as understanding the responsibilities involved in ensuring public safety at intersections where trains may be present unexpectedly.

Controlled crossings, on the other hand, have warning systems in place that help manage traffic and pedestrian movement, thus they are inherently less risky in terms of surprise encounters with trains during an emergency response. Active and inactive crossings have their own characteristics that may also be relevant for planning, but it is the noncontrolled crossings that require diligence in documentation due to their lack of warnings and the reliance on human awareness for safety.