OP 4520 Rope Rescue

Question 1

What rope do we use as rescue rope?

Answer 1

1/2” kern mantel

Question 2

High angle vs. Low angle

Answer 2

• High angle is greater than 45 degrees and rescuers weight is supported by system
• Low angle is less than 45 degrees and rescuer is supporting their own weight

Question 3

Tactical Elements of Rope Rescue

Answer 3

Command
Rescue
(Might have medical or Hazards)

Question 4

What information would you want to communicate on On Scene report

Answer 4

Standard info
Rescue mode
High vs low angle

Question 5

Information you’d want to communicate in size up

Answer 5

• number of victims and location
• extent of rescue (do you need other resources)
• Hazards
• length of commitment

Question 6

Rescue Group responsibilities on a rope rescue

Answer 6

• build rescue system (retrieval and fall)
• stabilize anything
• access patient/rescue

Question 7

What should first in engine company do at rope rescue

Answer 7

• identify victims
• identify need for extra resources
• access victims (care)