EVO 25,26,27 LSR

Question 1

EVO 25 LSR

WHICH way does the back of the LSR case face when lowering a member using LSR?

Answer 1

The point of descent.

Question 2

EVO 25 LSR
Which side of the coiled rope is the snap hook placed on after lowering member has inverted the bag and dumped out the rope?

Answer 2

The left side.

Question 3

EVO 25 LSR

How many turns are taken around the snap hook? How are the turns made?

Answer 3

4

Under and over

Question 4

EVO 25 LSR

What type of knot is tied on the member to be lowered?

Answer 4

Slippery hitch

Question 5

EVO 25 LSR

How much of the anti-chafing device should be draped over the outer edge of the parapet by member to be lowered?

Answer 5

5 inches

Question 6

EVO 25 LSR

How far apart should feet be of lowered member when descending during LSR operation?

Answer 6

12 inches. Cross ref with PSS where feet are shoulder width apart.

Question 7

EVO LSR 25

How do we properly hold a victim/fireman when doing a rescue pick-up?

Answer 7

Arms around victim’s upper torso, under the armpits, and lock hands behind victim’s back

Question 8

EVO LSR 25

Who must be notified when LSR operation is to be undertaken?

Answer 8

IC

Question 9

EVO LSR 25

Where should the member be lowered between during an LSR operation?

Answer 9

Between the line of windows

Question 10

Note - Plumbing vent pipes, sheet metal housings, newel posts or banisters are not substantial objects to be tied from.

Answer 10

Note

Question 11

EVO LSR 25

T or F. The lowered member can use the victim to help pull himself to be in line with them.

Answer 11

False. Never use the victim to help. Pull yourself to the victim by using the window frame.

Question 12

EVO LSR 25
How is the command LOWER signaled?
STOP?

Answer 12

LOWER - Point downward with index fingers

STOP - Clenched fists

Question 13

EVO LSR 25

If the victim is found unconscious, what should be tied on them?

Answer 13

Bowline on a bight with slippery hitch

Question 14

EVO LSR 25

How much will LSRs shrink by after some years in the field?

Answer 14

8 - 10 ft

Question 15

EVO LSR PH 27

IS the bowline -on-a-bight necessary for the LSR operation when using the PH?

Answer 15

No but LSR must have this attached so you must untie this at start of operation.

Question 16

EVO 27 LSR PH

T or F. Both members must open the bottom snap of coat for access to the hook support strap.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

EVO 27 LSR PH

Where does the lowering member clip the hook end of the rope to anchor himself?

Answer 17

He clips it on to the bottom part of the hook of your harness. Cross ref this with atlas belt where it is clipped onto the O ring

Question 18

EVO 27 LSR PH

Where does the member to be lowered clip the hook end of the rope onto?

Answer 18

He clips onto harness handle. Bowline-on-a-bight must be untied before doing this. Cross reference this to EVO 25 +26 where lowered member uses a bowline-on-a-bight with a slippery hitch know to be lowered.

Question 19

EVO LSR PH

Where should the lowering point be located when doing the LSR operation?

Answer 19

Midway between the substantial object and the roof’s edge. This applies in all situations when member is lowered by another member.

Question 20

EVO LSR PH
What command must be given by lowered member while out of reach from victim to alert the guide member/lowering member that they are approaching the victim?

Answer 20

“STOP” - This is done by lowered member in all situations.

Question 21

EVO LSR PH
NOTE - If conditions do not demand the removal of the victim, good judgement dictates that the member enter the area and take the necessary action to reassure, protect, and confine the victim until the danger has passed.

Answer 21

Note