419 Rope

Question 1

What is the min rope issued for the Engine?

Answer 1

Two utility lines (1/2 inch x 200 feet)

Question 2

What is the minimum rope issued for Engines 43 &

48?

Answer 2

One - Life Safety Line ( 1/2 inch x 200feet) in addition to the two utility lines.

Question 3

What is the minimum rope issued for Ladders?

Answer 3

Three - Utility Lines ( 1/2 inch x 200ft )

Two - Life Safety Lines ( 1/2 inch x 200ft )

One - RIT rope ( 6 millimeters x 130 feet)

Question 4

Who determines the Technical Rescue Team (TRT) rope inventory?

Answer 4

the commander of the team

Question 5

When a lifeline has been used in a rescue or any other operation, it must be removed form service and returned to ?

Answer 5

Tact Support

Question 6

All utility and life safety lines used by the JFRD are of the

Answer 6

static kernamantle type

Question 7

The load carrying core (kern) provides approximately ____ of the ropes tensile strength.

Answer 7

75%

Question 8

The _____ which provides approximately 25% of the tensile strength.

Answer 8

mantle

Question 9

One - half inch lifeline has a tensile strength of

Answer 9

9000 pounds

Question 10

What is the safety factor ratio

Answer 10

15:1

Question 11

What is the actual usable capacity of the rope?

Answer 11

600 pounds

Question 12

What is the most common form of rope destruction?

Answer 12

Abrasion

Question 13

How to avoid abrasion of the rope

Answer 13

pas all surfaces while the rope is under tension

Question 14

Nylon static kernmantle rope becomes sticky at ____

Answer 14

445 degrees F

Question 15

Nylon static kernmantle rope melts between?

Answer 15

480 -500 degrees F

Question 16

Because friction causes heat, what should be avoided when using rope?

Answer 16

rapid movements

Question 17

What are the best protection for rope against chemical damage?

Answer 17

weekly checks and proper storage

Question 18

Rope that is exposed to chemicals of any kind must be

Answer 18

removed from service and returned to Tactical Support

Question 19

How should rope be washed?

Answer 19

In its bag, in cold water.

Question 20

How should rope be dried?

Answer 20

Air dried rope and bag, if possible use hose rack or tower

Question 21

What should you be looking for when inspecting rope for damage?

Answer 21

Differences in the flexibility , diameter, lumpiness ,badly frayed or abraded sheath.

Question 22

A Rope Log shall be maintained on?

Answer 22

each Life Safety line

Question 23

When should the log be updated?

Answer 23

each time the rope is inspected and each time the rope is used, regardless of the reason for use.