Guidelines

Question 1

What does a guideline allow entering teams to do

Answer 1

Allow teams to retrace their steps.

Allow subsequent teams to make their way to and from the scene of operations with minimum difficulty.

Question 2

How long is a guideline

Answer 2

60m

Question 3

What is at the Running end of a guideline

Answer 3

Snaphook.

ID disc with date of manufacture and ID

Question 4

How big is the loop at the end of the line

Answer 4

150mm

Question 5

Which tab is closest to the exit

Answer 5

Small

Question 6

What is on the main guideline tallies

Answer 6

A/B

Question 7

How many branchline tallies are there, and how are they identified

Answer 7

4.

With 1 to 4 cuts in the tally.

Question 8

When are guidelines tested

Answer 8

On acceptance.
After use.
Six monthly.
Annually by PEG.

Question 9

How is the line fed into the bag

Answer 9

Hand over hand

Question 10

On who’s order should guidelines be used

Answer 10

IC

Question 11

List the procedures when using main guidelines

Answer 11

Only to be used when no other suitable means exist for tracing the way out of a risk area.
Only one main guideline is to be laid along any single route from a BA ECP.
No more than two main guidelines can be used from any BA ECP.
Must be used for hi-ex foam.

Question 12

List the procedures to be adhered to when using branch guidelines.

Answer 12

To be used when need to search off main guideline more than 6m.
Branchlines must not be extended.
Up to 4 branchlines can be attached to 1 guideline.
Teams working on guideline must be informed if branchline is being or has been laid behind them.

Question 13

What is the responsibility of the ECO when guideline procedures have been initiated.

Answer 13

Attach appropriate guideline tally.

Secure guideline to an immovable object outside the building.

Question 14

List the methods of following a guideline, with the short length of a personal line.

Answer 14

Method 1 - team leader only hooks on. (Only leader needs to negotiate the off points. Not suitable for restricted access, ladders / stairs)
Method 2 - all team members hook on. (Easier to negotiate ladders / stairs. All wearers must negotiate tie off points-time consuming.)

Question 15

Methods if you need to search more than 1.25m

Answer 15

Team leader attached to guideline using 6m line, everyone else stays inside.
Team leader attached to guideline using 1.25m, other members attached to subsequent team members by 1.25m up to 4.

Question 16

What is the acronym to remember when picking up a guideline bag.

Answer 16

Bag
Karabiner
Overhand knot

Question 17

What is the acronym to remember when leaving a guideline bag to withdraw

Answer 17

Overhand knot
Karabiner
Bag

Question 18

When should Tabs be checked with other team members

Answer 18

Returning to guideline following search with personal line.
Moving from a branchline onto main guideline.
Crossing branchline on the way out.