Guidelines

Question 1

When would guidelines be used?

Answer 1

When no other suitable means of tracing the way out of a risk area can be used- complex layout or submerged hose lines

High expansion foam

Question 2

How many main guidelines can be used from one ECP

Answer 2

2

A and B

Question 3

What is the maximum distance a main guideline can be?

Answer 3

Unlimited so long as it does not come within 6m of another guideline.

Question 4

How many branch guidelines can you have? When would you use a branch line?

Answer 4

4 when tallies are brought by FRU

Branch lines are used when you need to search of a guideline a distance greater than can be achieved with full length of personal line.

Question 5

When leaving a guideline bag what is the process?

Answer 5

Overhand knot
Karabiner
Bag

OKBye

Question 6

When picking up to continue laying a guideline bag, what is the process?

Answer 6

Bag
Karabiner
Overhand knot

BKO

Question 7

What is the minimum distance between the main guideline? And at what point can it be less?

Answer 7

Cannot be within 6m

Accept for the ECP door

Question 8

When coming across a branch tally or set of tabs, what must you say to your partner?

Answer 8

I have found a branch tally/ set of tabs please confirm tally/ direction.
You should not say what you believe the tabs say till your partner says what they think.