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BOOK 29 TRUCK OPERATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 8 ROPE SYSTEMS Flashcards

1
Q

The main line rope is?

A

300’ low stretch static kernmantle with blue or red stripes running through it

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the belay line rope is?

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200’(now 300)low stretch 1/2 inch static kernmantle rope, orange in color,

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3
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what class harness does the lafd carry

A

class III

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4
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How man class III harnesses does the engine company carry

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2 size large

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How man class III harnesses does the truck company carry

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3; one small/medium two larges

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6
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how many accessory chords are in the two line rope system. what are their dimensions

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two 20’ 8mm

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7
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what do the accessory chords (20’) build

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LRH

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8
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how many brake bar racks

A

2

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9
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how many bars are on the brake bar rack

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6 aluminum bars

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how many carabineers

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8 steel “D” shaped carabiners

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11
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the long prussik dimensions and how many?

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Two 8-mm x 6 foot accessory cord

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the short prussik dimensions and how many?

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Two 8-mm x 5 foot accessory cord

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blue 1 inch tubular webbing how many and how long

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Two. 5 feet in length

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14
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Two pieces of yellow 1 inch tubular webbing. how long?

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12 feet in length

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15
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Two pieces of red 1 inch tubular webbing. how long

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20 feet in length

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16
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how many record inspection sheets

A

two. one for each rope

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17
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anchor strap with “D” rings at both ends

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One 2 inch x 7 foot

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18
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color and length of multi loop webbing

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Two pieces of yellow multi-loop webbing 3 foot in length

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19
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1/2 inch KM-III static kernmantle rope is constructed of a tightly woven sheath (_____), over a
braided core (___).

A

mantle
kern

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20
Q

The high strength core (Kern) can carry up to ___% of the load with the cover
(Mantle) designed primarily for protection against abrasion.

A

90%

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21
Q

This rope is rated at _______ pounds and
weighs ___ pounds per –100 feet, which meets or exceeds the NFPA ____ standard for one and two -
person rescues.

A

10,000
7
1995

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22
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To determine the safe working load
of a rope, you divide the manufacturers rated tensile strength by the NFPA safety factor of

A

15

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23
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The best way to remove dirt particles from a rope is to place the rope in a

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Mesh bag or pillowcase

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24
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place rope in a washing machine on _____ cycle and wash in ____ water. Use a mild chemical free soap such as ______ ____, _____ _____ or ______, in the wash cycle.

A

Gentle cycle

Cold water

Lifeline cleaner, ivory snow, or woolite

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25
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Rope ends should be swapped end for end

A

Annually

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26
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All synthetic fibers are prone to some degradation due to prolonged exposure to

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ultra violet radiation (UV).

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27
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Protect ropes and software from extended contact with chemicals containing ______, _______ agents, ______ compounds, and acids.

A

Alkaline, oxidizing agents, bleaching compounds

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28
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The KM-III static kernmantle rope has a melting point of

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450

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29
Q

Approved markers for rope are

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Carter MARKS-A LOT, Stanford SHARPIE and Binney-Smith MAGIC MARKER.

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30
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The midpoint of the rope should be marked with

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one black stripe.

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31
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Log the rope as soon as you receive it, log all training, emergency incidents and monthly checks on form

A

975

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32
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During your monthly checks, or if any of the following problems exist, call _____ and be guided by there instructions.

A

US&R 88

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33
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Red nylon bag with pockets for the

A

Main line

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34
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Orange nylon bag with pockets

A

Safety / Belay Line.

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35
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The end of the rope shall be secured to the bottom of the bag by tying a

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figure eight stopper.

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36
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Is constructed of a single layer of material, it is similar to our ladder straps. It is less expensive, but stiffer

A

Flat webbing

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37
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Two types of tubular webbing

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Edge stitched
Spiral weave

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38
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Edge Stitched: Is formed by folding over flat webbing ______, and _______ he two-sides together.

A

Lengthwise
Stitching

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39
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Spiral Weave (also known as “_____ ______ ________”): This design of the tubular webbing is the standard in rope rescue operations.

A

Shuttle loom construction

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40
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There are various widths for webbing ranging from

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½ inch up to 2 inches

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41
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The webbing used by LAFD is ____ spiral weaved tubular and folded over flat webbing rated at ____ pounds. LAFD webbing comes in the following lengths:

A

1”
4000

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42
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The accessory cord purchased by the LAFD is rated at

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3630 pounds

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43
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The basic parts of a carabiner include the

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spine, hinge, gate, and latch.

44
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The “D” shaped carabiner is designed to carry the load along the

A

spine side.

45
Q

Carabiners are designed to be lock with only

A

light finger tightness.

46
Q

Never tighten a carabiner using _____ _____.

Never re-tighten a carabiner when the system is ______. This may damage the locking mechanism.

Never _____ ____a carabiner.

A

Channel locks

Loaded

Side load

47
Q

Brake bar rack

The welded eye, on one end, is used for attachment and is rated at ______pounds.

A

10,000 pounds

48
Q

For a single person load (rappel or lower), start with

A

4 bars

49
Q

For a two-person loads, start with

A

5 bars

50
Q

Rescuers have the option as to the number of bars they choose to use. The maximum would be ___, and the minimum should never be less than ______ during any operation

A

Six
Three

51
Q

Wrap the rope _____ over the yoke and through the brake bar rack pulling the bars together. Tie the rope off with two _______ in front of the brake bar rack.

A

Twice

Half-hitches

52
Q

Periodic checks should be made of the _______, and to insure the rack is not bent.

A

Welded eye

53
Q

Figure eight plates come with or without

A

Ears

54
Q

FIGURE EIGHT PLATE
Use for

A

rappelling and lowering systems.

55
Q

Rappelling or lowering operations over ____ feet a brake bar rack should be used, due to the twisting of the rope.

A

75

56
Q

are used to reduce friction on turns, and allow you to build mechanical advantage systems.

A

Pulleys

57
Q

The strength of the rope is restored fully when placed over a turn of a pulley that is at least ____ times the diameter or the rope.

A

Four times

58
Q

Pulleys can have stainless steel or aluminum ____ ____, with single or double sheaves.

A

Side plates

59
Q

LAFD carries two types of pulleys: The 2 ½ inch _____ _____ _____, and the 4 inch _______ ______.

A

Aluminum prusik minding

Stainless steel

60
Q

There are two types of rear strap supports, one with a ______ for fall protection, and one with just the back support.

A

“D” ring

61
Q

The main line is connected to the

A

“D” ring.

62
Q

The belay / safety line is connected to the

A

chest “D” ring.

63
Q

Pulling on a rope in a straight line until it breaks gives us the

A

TENSILE STRENGTH

64
Q

is measured by the percentage of rope strength that remains after a knot is tied in the rope.

A

KNOT EFFICIENCY

65
Q

Many of the knots used in the department’s rope rescue systems belong to the ______ family of knots.

A

Figure-eight

66
Q

_______ knot can be used to tie off knots in webbing (seat harness) and in making other knots.

A

Overhand knot

67
Q

is used to create a load releasing hitch and supply friction in all types of rope systems.

A

The munter hitch

68
Q

has a variety of uses to secure your webbing / rope to an anchor and secure a nozzle using a drop bag.

A

The girth hitch / larks foot

69
Q

is used in many applications e.g. extinguisher and crow bar.

A

The clove hitch

70
Q

The figure eight knot is also known as a

A

stopper knot.

71
Q

FIGURE EIGHT STOPPER KNOT
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

75%

72
Q

is used to tie the end of a rope around an anchor.

A

The figure eight follow through

73
Q

FIGURE EIGHT FOLLOW THROUGH
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

80%

74
Q

FIGURE EIGHT ON A BIGHT
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

80%

75
Q

FIGURE EIGHT BEND
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

80%

76
Q

DOUBLE FIGURE EIGHT ON A BIGHT
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

80%

77
Q

DOUBLE OVERHAND BEND OR “DOUBLE FISHERMAN”
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

80%

78
Q

When accessory cord is tied into prusik loops, the cord used should not be less than ____inch, or more than ___ the diameter of the rope it is to be tied on.

A

1/2”
2/3”

79
Q

Either the __ foot or __ foot length may be used for single prusik applications.

A

5 or 6

80
Q

When using tandem prusiks, the prusiks must be of different lengths, one __ foot and one __ foot.

A

5
6

81
Q

This is a good knot for attaching two equal or unequal diameter ropes together. It is also used to back up bowlines.

A

DOUBLE OVERHAND BEND OR “DOUBLE FISHERMAN

82
Q

WATER KNOT / OVERHAND BEND
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

65%

83
Q

use to put a loop in the end of a length of webbing. T

A

OVERHAND LOOP

84
Q

TENSIONLESS HITCH OR “NO KNOT”
HITCH EFFICIENCY

A

100%

85
Q

BOWLINE
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

65%

86
Q

BUTTERFLY KNOT
KNOT EFFICIENCY

A

75%

87
Q

is used to tie a loop in the middle of a rope in situations where the ends of the rope may also be carrying a load.

A

The butterfly knot

88
Q

This type of hitch is designed to act as a shock absorber when the main line or belay line is shock loaded, or to pass knots through the system.

A

LOAD RELEASING HITCH

89
Q

When building a LRH when the munter hitch flips over in the second carabiner. There should be a __ to __ inch space between the carabiners.

A

4-5”

90
Q

the munter hitch flips over in the second carabiner. There should be a 4 to 5 inch space between the carabiners. How many times

A

3-6 times

91
Q

Anchor systems can be made out of

A

Webbing or rope

92
Q

Pickets should be ___ foot in length, ___ inch round _____ _____ preferred.

A

Three foot
One inch
Steel stock

93
Q

pickets should be pounded ___ feet into the ground, at a __ degree angle, away from the object.

A

2’
15 degree

94
Q

Fence Post: Make sure the post has a

A

Cap

95
Q

Single picket Pounds

1-1 pounds

1-1-1 pounds

2-1 pounds

3-2-1 pounds

A

700
1400
1800
2000
4000

96
Q

Passing knots

Pass the main line through the brake bar rack until the knot is about _ inches from the bottom of the brake bar rack.

A

6

97
Q

Passing knots

Pass the belay line through the tandem prusik belay until the knot is about __ to__ inches from the tandem prusiks.

A

6 to 10

98
Q

The lead hand is the one furthest from the ____ ____ on the belay line.

A

Anchor point

99
Q

The lead hand will hold the belay line and put a ___turn in the line.

A

Z turn

100
Q

Weave the main line through the brake bar rack using a minimum of ____bars, ____bars for two persons.

A

4 bars
6 bars

101
Q

If the rescuer is going to be raised back up, the next command from the rescuer is

A

“Rig to Raise”

102
Q

Attach a prusik loop utilizing “____wraps” to the main line first, then attach it to the load releasing hitch.

A

Three

103
Q

Never get closer than ____ feet to the edge without being tied-off.

A

5

104
Q

If you must see over the edge without a rope, crawl up slowly on your ______ and look over.

A

Stomach

105
Q

Located along the trapezoid channels at pre-planned rescue sites.

A

Eyebolt

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