105.06 Rope Equipment Guidlines

Question 1

Who’s responsibility is it to maintain rope in a ready to use condition?

Answer 1

all fire department personnel

Question 2

How often should the condition of rope be inspected?

Answer 2

weekly basis and after each use

Question 3

What information should be on the tag of the damaged rope? (4 items)

Answer 3

1. how it was used
2. date used
3. employee’s name
4. unit I.D.

Question 4

What are the 3 ways utility issue rope should be used?

Answer 4

1. Hoist tools
2. Assist rescue as a tag line
3. Safely cover more rescue area

Question 5

In what ways is utility rope not to be used?

Answer 5

not to be used as towrope or lifting and repelling persons including a stokes basket

Question 6

What is the strength rating on utility rope?

Answer 6

9000 lbs

Question 7

What are the lengths of rope that engines and ladders carry?

Answer 7

150’ on Engines, 150’ and 200’ on Ladders and LT’s

Question 8

Allow the rope to ___ dry, out of sunlight.

Answer 8

air

Question 9

Wash rope with _________ based detergent and water.

Answer 9

non-chlorine

Question 10

What should be done to rope that is used for applications where contamination with petroleum and alkaline products occurs?

Answer 10

retire the rope after use