Evolutions 28, 29 Single slide from a bldg. with/without parapet with LSR and Life Belt Flashcards
When is a single slide used?
2.1 NOTE: This slide may only be used as a last resort when circumstances are such that alternative methods of removing oneself are denied.
When do we use the single slide to make a rescue pickup?
THE SINGLE SLIDE SHALL NOT BE USED TO MAKE RESCUE PICKUP.
Where do you place the carrying case on the roof for a single slide?
3.1 Place the carrying case on the roof near the substantial object you plan to use.
How is the rope pulled from the bag and what knots are used to tie off the rope to the substantial object for the single slide?
3.2 Remove the snap hook from the pocket of the case. Grasp the anti-chaffing device and pull it through the window of the case. Be sure the bowline-on-a-bight is also pulled through.
3.3 Secure the life saving rope by taking a turn around a substantial object and tie a clove hitch and binder on the taut part of the rope.
NOTE: Use sufficient rope between the bowline-on-a-bight and the anti-chaffing device and make a bend in the rope to make knot.
How is the rope grasped after the bag is thrown off the roof for a roof with a parapet?
3.6.1 For a Roof with a Parapet - Place the anti-chaffing device on the parapet. Standing to the right of the rope, place the left elbow on the outer edge of the parapet and reach down and grasp the rope with the left hand.
How is the rope grasped after the bag is thrown off the roof for a roof without a parapet?
3.6.2 For a Roof without a Parapet - Place the anti-chaffing device on the roof near the edge. Standing to the right of the rope, kneel down and grasp the rope at the roof’s edge with the left hand.
Which direction do we turn after the rope is grasped?
3.7 Turn to the left. The slider’s back will now be to the point of descent.
Prior to dismounting the roof we slide our right hand along the rope ____ inches and grasp the rope?
4.1 Slide the right hand back along the rope approximately six (6”) inches and grasp the rope
firmly.
How do we straddle the parapet to dismount the roof?
4.2 Pick up and slide the anti-chaffing device up to the hook with the left hand, turn to the right and straddle the parapet with the right leg to the outside.
How many inches should the anti-chafing device hang over the roof or the parapet?
4.3 Position the anti-chaffing device on the parapet allowing enough slack in the rope between the hook and the anti-chaffing device to lie flat with approximately five (5”) inches draped over the outer edge.
When pressing the right fist against the wall, the rope should be between the______ and the ______?
4.7 Slide the buttocks to the outer edge of the parapet until the left knee is at the inner edge
of the parapet. With the right arm rigid press the inside of the right fist firmly against the wall. The rope is between the fist and the wall.
When ready to slide we grasp the hook of life belt with the left hand, Palm_______?
4.12 When ready to slide, grasp the hook of the life belt to the gate, with the left hand, PALM DOWN.
For a roof without a parapet how do we set up our body to dismount the roof?
6.2 Sit at the roof’s edge, legs over edge, with the rope and anti-chaffing device to the left. Maintain a firm grip on the rope with the right hand at the right buttock.
For a roof without a parapet how do we dismount the roof?
How many foot drop will we experience?
6.5 Maintaining the position of the right hand, roll to the left while pushing off smartly with the left hand, keeping the body clear of the roof’s edge. A drop of
approximately one and one half (1 1/2 ‘) feet will be experienced.
