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CAMRA knowledge (incl. Equipment strengths) Flashcards

1
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6 mm cord

A

7 kN

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7 mm cord

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13 kN

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8 mm cord

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17 kN

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9 mm cord

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21 kN

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5
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11 mm cord

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34 kN

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6
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12 mm cord

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40 kN

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7
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1” tubular

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20 kN

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9/16” tubular

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10 kN

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9
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Rescue Aluminum carabiner

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28 kN

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10
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Rescue Steel carabiner

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40 kN

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Large Aluminum carabiner

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25 kN

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12
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Single mini pulley

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17 kN

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Double mini pulley

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22 kN

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14
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Single PMP

A

36 kN

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15
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Double PMP

A

44 kN

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16
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Single Russ Anderson

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29 kN

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17
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Double Russ Anderson

A

41 kN

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18
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Kootenay

A

40 kN

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19
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Brake Rack

A

44 kN

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20
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Scarab

A

40 kN

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21
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Rigging plate

A

36 kN

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22
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Steel litter

A

11 kN

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23
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Titanium litter

A

11 kN

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24
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Tri-link 10 mm

A

25 kN

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25
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Tri-link 7 mm

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19 kN

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26
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Quick-link 10 mm

A

49 kN

27
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Quick-link 7 mm

A

24 kN

28
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Who wears a red helmet?

A

Rescue Specialist

29
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Who wears a white helmet?

A

1) Operations Chief
2) Duty Operations Chief

30
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Who wears a yellow helmet?

A

1) Rescue Tech II
2) Rescue Tech I
3) Search

31
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What is the length of the RED prusik?

A

18 inches

32
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What is the length of the GREEN prusik?

A

25 inches

33
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How many pounds is 1 kilonewton?

A

224 pounds=1 kN

34
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What is the Mission of CAMRA?

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1) Saving lives by providing professional advanced technical rescue 2) and wilderness emergency medical services anytime, anywhere, and in any weather 3) as well as outstanding outdoor safety education.

35
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What are the five anchors?

A

1) Wrap Three Pull Two
2) Interwoven Wrap Three Pull Two with 3:1 non-working backtie
3) High-Strength Tie-Off
4) Load Distributing Anchor
5) Load Sharing Anchor

36
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When is a High-Strength Tie-Off used?

A

When maximum strength of the rope is needed.

37
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What are the two types of belay?

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1) Conditional belay
2) Two-rope belay

38
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What are the two types of lowering systems?

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1) Mainline and belay
2) Twin tension system

39
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What is an integral MA system?

A

A raising system that utilizes the main line.

40
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What is a ganged-on MA system?

A

A system that is added onto the mainline

41
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What is one advantage of an integral system?

A

Does not need a dedicated haul slacker

42
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What is one disadvantage of an integral system?

A

Harder to pass a knot

43
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What is an advantage of a ganged-on system?

A

1) Easier to pass a knot
2) Can be prebuilt

44
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What is a disadvantage of a ganged-on system?

A

Needs a dedicated haul slacker

45
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What happens if you flip a 4:1 system (switch the connections to the anchor and the load)?

A

It becomes a 3:1 with a change of direction.

46
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What is the efficiency loss of a pulley in an MA system?

A

10%

47
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What are the 12 Essentials? Give examples.

A
  1. Navigation (map and compass)
  2. Sun Protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp or flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (matches/lighter and firestarter)
  7. Repair kit and tools (including knife)
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency Shelter (min. 2 large trash bags)
  11. Signaling (whistle, cell phone)
  12. Personal (glasses, prescriptions)
48
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What is the standard length for RED webbing?

A

15 feet

49
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What is the standard length for GREEN webbing?

A

20 feet

50
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What is the standard length for YELLOW webbing?

A

30 feet

51
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Strength: Sewn loop prusik

A

20 Kn

52
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What year was CAMRA incorporated?

A

1969

53
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Name the current Board of Directors by position and the training officer.

A

Board of Directors:
President: Ryan Gloeckler
Vice President: Dave Rossi
Secretary: Nina Makston
Treasurer: Merlin Repp
Commander and Operations Chief: Justin Bern
Board of Directors, Members at Large: Scott Lynch, Dante Bartoletti, Brian Fabig, Tyler Lovelady

Training officer: Tyler Lovelady

54
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Name the 8 Mechanical Advantage systems used by CAMRA? Which are testable individual skills?

A
  1. 3:1 Integral (Testable)
  2. 3:1 CD Integral
    3: 4:1 Pig Rig Ganged On (Testable)
    4.. 4:1 Ganged on
  3. 5:1 Integral (Testable)
  4. 5:1 Ganged On (Testable)
  5. 6:1 C on a Z compound (Testable)
  6. 5:1 California complex (Testable)
55
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What are the two types of bridle litter rigs?

A

Yosemite
Rhodes-Howe

56
Q

What is an advantage of the Yosemite rig?

A

Simple to set up, less cordage

57
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What is a disadvantage of the Yosemite rig?

A

Requires a barfline
Can’t be adjusted once loaded

58
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What is an advantage of the Rhodes-Howe rig?

A

Doesn’t need a barfline
Can be adjusted once loaded

59
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What is a disadvantage of the Rhodes-Howe rig?

A

Lots of cordage to manage

60
Q

What is the MRA radio frequency?

A

155.16 mH

61
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In a load distributing/sharing anchor, at what angle does the load on each anchor equal 100%?

A

120 degrees

62
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In a load distributing.sharing anchor, what is the load on each anchor at 90 degrees?

A

71%

63
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In a load distributing.sharing anchor, what is the load on each anchor at 45 degrees?

A

54%

64
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What is the Search Direct (SRCHDI) radio frequency?

A

159.09 mH

Equipment Strengths & other CAMRA facts (2 decks)

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