09:Ropes and ties

Question 1

2 Types of ropes used by EFRS

Answer 1

Utility
Life Safety

Question 2

Utility Rope types (3)

Answer 2

10mm X 20m double braided - Walkup drop bag
6mm X 30m Kernmantle - guidline
16mm X 45m Double braided - heavy utility

Question 3

Life safety Rope bags (non tech)

Answer 3

Red Rope Bag & Blue Rope Bag
13mm X 50m Low Stretch Kernmantle
46kN

Question 4

Life Safety Rope Bags - Tech (Pump and Rescue) - Name station number

Answer 4

Pump Bags X 3
Rescue Bags X 8
Tech response out of station 3

11mm X 100m Low Stretch Kernmantle
40.5 kN

Question 5

Low stretch rope has < _ % elongation and high stretch rope has > _% elongation

Answer 5

Low stretch rope has < 5 % elongation and high stretch rope has > 10 % elongation

Question 6

What types of fibers are used to construct EFRS life safety ropes?

Answer 6

Synthetic fibers are used to construct the ropes used for EFRS life safety.

Question 7

Define Life Safety Rope.

Answer 7

Life Safety Rope is used for life safety or for rescue rigging. These ropes are not to be
used for any other duties

Question 8

Webbing in the life safety rope bags

Answer 8

Green 1.5m
Yellow 3.5m
Blue 4.5m
Red 6.0m

2 sets in each bag
17.5 kN

Question 9

Types of rope inspection (2)

Answer 9

Visual & Physical

Question 10

Visual rope inspection consists of: (5)

Answer 10

Discolouration
Uniform diameter
Excessive Fraying
Excessive dirt or grit
Exposed core fibers