Evolution 31 Single Slide from a window with LSR and personal harness

Question 1

What do members operating inside the bldg. need to be alert to changing conditions to alert the roof level team of what 2 things?

Answer 1

3.1 COMMUNICATIONS
Members operating inside buildings should be alert to changing conditions to alert the roof level team of any possible need for deployment of the Life Saving Rope (remember the inherent time delay for Life Saving Rope deployment). Be as specific as possible when indicating the location where the rope is needed

Question 2

What 4 actions does the distressed member need to take?

Answer 2

3.2 DISTRESSED MEMBER ACTIONS
A. Transmit a MAYDAY on the handie-talkie when realizing possible need
B. Identify Unit and position
C. Specify location for rope deployment
D. While awaiting the LSR from above, fully clear the window of all obstructions

Question 3

When the roof team is using a vertical object,( ie. chimney), as a substantial object where should the rope be tied off?

Answer 3

3.3 SUBSTANTIAL OBJECT
The substantial object must be carefully selected. There are many objects of questionable integrity that should never be used; e.g., soil pipe vents, TV antenna masts, etc. Any chimney or other object chosen should be quickly examined for soundness and any sharp edges. When using a vertical object, such as a chimney or dumbwaiter bulkhead, allow
the rope to drop to the base, close to the roof. The object should be at optimum strength at this point.