Assessment 9

Question 1

What is the NFPA standard rating for a two person rope?

Answer 1

600 pounds

Question 2

What is the color of the main line rope?

What color is the bag it is stored in?

Answer 2

White with blue or red stripes

Red bag

Question 3

What are the sizes of the 2 class III harnesses carried on engine companies?

Answer 3

(2) LARGE class III harnesses

Question 4

When repelling over how many feet shall a brake bar be used instead of an 8 plate?

Answer 4

75’

Question 5

Rope doesn’t lose strength when the pulley is at least ___ times the diameter of the rope

Answer 5

4 times

Question 6

What knot is best for securing a nozzle to a drop bag?

Answer 6

Girth hitch/larks foot

Question 7

What is the minimum wraps around an anchor point?

Answer 7

3

Question 8

What is the minimum number of people needed for a two line belay system?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

According to the AOTM, when shall pressure control devices on the pump be set?

Answer 9

When required engine pressure is obtained

Question 10

In a relay operation, the use of shut off butts restricts the GPM to what?

Answer 10

450 gpm

Question 11

When pulling hose out of the bed, what is the hose sling capacity of the helicopters?

Answer 11

750 pounds