Pole-Top Rescue

Question 1

What size rope is used when performing Pole-Top Rescue?

Answer 1

With either method, always use a rope with a safe load limit rating equal to 1/2” approved handline material.

Question 2

In what ways can you make emergency notifications?

Answer 2

• By sending out an alert using the emergency button on the radio
• Using the orange button on the radio to contact Switching Center
• Using a phone to call for help

Question 3

What are the key items to communicate in an emergency?

Answer 3

• Nature of injury
• Address/location, city, nearest cross street
• Radio or phone number to reach you

Question 4

What is the Fast Tie Method used for?

Answer 4

Victims who are unconscious or otherwise unable to assist with their rescue.

Question 5

How is the Fast-Tie Method performed?

Answer 5

The handline is wrapped twice around an Ox Block’s friction bar (or the crossarm) and then tied around the victim’s body with the rope under the armpits.

Question 6

What knot is tied when using the Fast-Tie Method?

Answer 6

Three Half Hitches

Question 7

What is the Body Belt method used for?

Answer 7

Victims who are still conscious and able to assist with their rescue.

Question 8

How is the Body Belt Method performed?

Answer 8

The handline is wrapped twice around an Ox Block’s friction bar (or the crossarm), then, using the Body Belt, the handline is secured through the D-RIngs of the Body Belt and crossed around the body.

Question 9

What knot is tied when using the Body Belt Method?

Answer 9

Bowline

Question 10

What is APM Rule 1022?

Answer 10

Aerial/Pole-Top Rescue