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RBT(Introduction/Rope/Equipment) Flashcards

1
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Captain Michael Mahner

A

created HFD’s first rescue squad in 1930

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2
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NFPA 1006

A

Std. for Rescue Technician PQs

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3
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NFPA 1670

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Std. on Operations and Training for

Technical Rescue Incidents

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4
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7 disciplines of Technical Rescue

A 
Confined Space
Rope Rescue
Structural Collapse
Trench/Excavation Rescue
Vehicle/Machinery Extrication
Water/Swiftwater Rescue
Wilderness Search and Rescue
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5
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“core discipline” of technical rescue

A

rope rescue

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6
Q

Safety systems are _____ .

A

mandatory

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7
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If you are unsure, _____ .

A

ask about anything

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8
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Check all riggings by _____ and _____ .

A

sight

touch

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9
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Safety Touch Check

A

Inspection of all components of a system

via sight and touch.

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10
Q

_____ your equipment at all times. (4 things)

A

know
control
inspect
maintain

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11
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NFPA 1983

A

Std. on Life-Safety Rope and Equipment

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12
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Life-Safety Rope has _____ . It has block creel and _____ construction. It is designed
_____ .

A

synthetic, continuous fiber.
kernmantle.
specifically for supporting human loads

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13
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Life-Safety Rope can be either _____ or _____ rope.

A

static

dynamic

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14
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Static Rope

A

low-stretch (less than 2-4%)

better control

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15
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Dynamic Rope

A

high-stretch
good when long falls are possible.
used when working above anchor points.

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16
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Kernmantle Construction has which 2 components?

A

Kern=Core

Mantle=Sheath

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17
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Kern strength =

A

85% of rope strength

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18
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Mantle strength =

A

15% of rope strength

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19
Q

HFD uses Life-Safety Rope that meets or exceeds NFPA 1983 ______ standards.
This includes a _____ minimum rope(tensile) strength and a _____
safe working load.

A

general-use
9000#
600# (2-person)

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20
Q

Safety Factor used by HFD and

represented in NFPA 1983 is _____ .

A

15:1

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21
Q

HFD uses which 2 life-safety ropes?

A

New England KM III Static Kernmantle

CMC Rescue Lifeline

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22
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synthetic fiber used in HFD’s life-safety ropes

A

nylon

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23
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4 nylon qualities

A

high strength
resistant to rotting
weighs only 7#/100’
loses 10-15% strength when wet

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24
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Every rope must have its’ own _____ .

A

rope log

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25
Q

the rope log is used until _____.

A

the rope is downgraded to “utility” status

or condemned

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26
Q

rope log entries are made after _____.

A

each use

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27
Q

Each rope also is _____ until it is _____ .

A

assigned a serial #

downgraded to utility status or condemned

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28
Q

Rope must be stored in a _____ away from these 5 things.

A 
rope bag
acids/alkali/chemicals/petroleum
direct sunlight
dirt/grit/grime
exhaust
high temperatures
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29
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Inspect rope both _____ and _____.

A

visually

by touch

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30
Q

when inspecting rope, use _____ and run through _____.

A

bare hands

every “ of the rope

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31
Q

If sheath is damaged also check for _____ and _____.

A

penetration

imbedded objects

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32
Q

6 things to feel rope for _____ .

A 
abrasions
deformities
imbedded objects
mushiness
nicks/cuts/sears
soft spots
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33
Q

Popping

A

snapping a section of rope tight between
both hands several times to try and
remove a soft spot in the rope.

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34
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if soft spot remains after popping u can do one of these 3 things

A

remove rope section with soft spot
downgrade to utility
condemn

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35
Q

6 rope washing requirements

A 
use dept. extractors
daisy chain
front-loading only/no plastic windows
wash with mild detergents only(non-chlorine)
dry thoroughly
air dry out of direct sunlight
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36
Q

When bagging rope start by securing end of the rope to bottom of the bag via a _____. Also, _____.

A

figure 8 stopper

visually and by touch inspect the rope

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37
Q

10 guidelines for downgrading rope

A 
reached a certain age
reached a certain # of uses
does not pass visual inspection
chemical contamination
exposed to high heat
severely impact loaded(5' or more)
severely overloaded like towing a car
sheath penetration
soft spots not removed by popping
loss of confidence; when in doubt...throw
it out!
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38
Q

1” webbing is rated at _____ .

A

4000#
6000# when looped
12000# when double looped

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39
Q

2” webbing is rated at _____ .

A

9500#

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40
Q

Per NFPA 1983 “general purpose”
standards, adjustable steel buckles and
the D-ring on the life-safety harnesses
must be rated to at least _____ .

A

5000#

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41
Q

Class II harnesses must have a _____ and

_____ load-bearing _____ .

A

front
back
D-ring

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42
Q

Class III harnesses must have front and back load-bearing D-rings on both the _____ and the _____ portions of the harness.

A

seat

chest

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43
Q

HFD uses which 2 Class III harnesses?

A

CMC Rescue Confined Space Harness

Yates Rescue Confined Space Harness

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44
Q

HFD uses which Class II harness?

A

CMC Rescue Harness

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45
Q

Class I harness

A

designed for emergency escape

1-person load

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46
Q

Class II harness

A

designed for rescue

2-person load

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47
Q

Class III harness

A

designed for rescue
2-person load
inversion may occur

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48
Q

OSHA mandates which class harness for confined space?

A

Class III

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49
Q

Utility loops on harnesses are used only to

_____ and are not _____ .

A

stow equipment

load-bearing

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50
Q

According to the RBT manual, Class III
harnesses have _____ additional
load-bearing connection points. One in
the back and 1 on _____ .

A

3

each shoulder

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51
Q

After adjusting webbing straps, use _____ to tie off.

A

half-hitch or overhand safety knots

52
Q

knot

A

fastening made by tying/intertwining

together pieces of rope.

53
Q

a sharp bend in a rope causes a loss of

_____ , not _____ .

A

efficiency

a loss of strength

54
Q

4:1 rule

A

if a rope is wrapped around an object at
least 4x the diameter of the rope than
there will be no loss of efficiency.

55
Q

Using a _____ safety factor helps offset the

_____ .

A

15:1

efficiency loss

56
Q

bight

A

rope bent back on itself (180 degrees)

57
Q

loop

A

complete 360 degree loop

crosses itself and continues is same direction.

58
Q

round turn

A

complete wrap around an object that has the rope returning back to itself.

59
Q

Working End

A

used to tie the knot or for rigging.

60
Q

Running End

A

opposite of the working end

aka the free end

61
Q

Standing Part

A

in between the working and the running ends.

62
Q

4 steps to tying a knot

A

tie knot
dress knot
set knot
safety knot

63
Q

Overhand Knot

A

15% efficiency loss

used as a safety knot

64
Q

Square Knot

A

used to bind together ropes of = diameter

do not use as a load-bearing not

65
Q

Figure 8 stopper Knot

A

used to keep the rope end from passing
through an opening. (e.g. rope bag).
do not use as a load-bearing knot.

66
Q

Figure on a Bight

A

20% efficiency loss
used to connect rope to anchors with a carabiner.
used to connect various devices to the rope.

67
Q

Figure 8 follow-through

A

20% efficiency loss

used to tie a loop around an object/anchor.

68
Q

Double Loop Figure 8

A

18% efficiency loss
figure 8 on a bight with 2 loops instead of 1
used to connect to objects that do not meet the 4:1 rule.
used to make load-sharing or multiple anchor systems.

69
Q

Flemish Bend

A

19% efficiency loss

used to connect 2 ropes of equal diameter.

70
Q

Bowline

A 
27-33% efficiency loss
used to make a closed loop
should not be used for life safety.
can be equalizing.
used for hoisting equipment.
used for connecting rope to an object.
71
Q

Butterfly

A

25% efficiency loss
used mid-line to take a 3-way pull.
can be used as an anchor/connection of an object to the rope.

72
Q

Water Knot

A

36% efficiency loss
used to connect 2 pieces of webbing.
used to make loops in webbing.

73
Q

Double Fisherman’s

A

21% efficiency loss
used to tie load-bearing rope together.
used to make prusik loops.

74
Q

Prusik Hitch

A

is how prusik loops are connected to the
rope. can be double or triple wrapped.
to create rope grabs.

75
Q

Single Line Prusik Hitch

A

to attach objects to rope.

for self-rescue.

76
Q

Clove Hitch

A

to create anchors around round objects.

tied so that the running end is directional.

77
Q

Munter Hitch

A

used as a safety belay.

rope can run either way through a carabiner.

78
Q

Tensionless

A

at least 4 wraps around a round object.
creates an anchor with 0% efficiency loss
if the object meets the 4:1 rule.

79
Q

Rope System minimum breaking strength

is _____ .

A

9000#

80
Q

General Use

A

minimum rope tensile strength = 9000#

2 person load (600#)

81
Q

Light Use

A

minimum rope tensile strength = 4500#

1 person load (300#)

82
Q

Auxiliary Equipment

A

other equipment other than rope and

harnesses.

83
Q

4 Minimum Breaking Strengths of

auxiliary equipment.

A

Ascending/Rope Grab devices = 2400#
Carabiners = 9000#
Descenders = 1200#
All other auxiliary equipment = 8000#

84
Q

Nylon Webbing(1”)

A

rated at 4000#
rated at 6000# when looped.
rated at 12000# if double looped.
can be flat or tubular.

85
Q

Nylon Webbing can be used for _____ .

A

anchors/rigging
harnesses
patient lashing
personal tie-on/safety line

86
Q

7mm Accessory Cord is rated at_____, _____ when looped, ______ when looped and doubled.

A

minimum tensile strength = 2200#
rated at 3500# if looped
rated at 7000# if double looped

87
Q

Anchor Strap

A 
nylon webbing with steel D-rings sewn in
both ends. 
2" flat weave webbing rated at 9500#. 
D-rings rated at 5000# therefore strap
is rated at 5000#.
rated at 10000# if doubled.
good over square edges.
88
Q

Pick-Off Strap

A

An anchor strap with an adjustable buckle.
Buckle is also rated at 5000#.
used for patient pick-off if they have a harness.
used to attach rescuers as tenders for stokes.

89
Q

Utility belts are adjustable and can extend

to _____ .

A

60-72”

90
Q

Pick-off Straps are adjustable up to _____ .

A

42”

91
Q

Carabiners are used _____ .

A

to join components of a rope system

92
Q

3 components of a Carabiner

A

spine
latch
gate (hinge, pin, and lock)

93
Q

3 components of the gate

A

hinge
lock
pin

94
Q

CMC Rescue Steel Locking Carabiners are

rated at _____ .

A

16000#

95
Q

HFD uses which 4 Carabiners

A

CMC Large Steel Locking Carabiner(16K)
SMC X-Large Steel Locking Carabiner(12K)
SMC Large Steel Locking Carabiner(11K)
SMC Lite D Steel Locking Carabiner.(10K)

96
Q

X-large carabiners are used for _____ .

A

safety belays using a munter hitch

97
Q

5 precautions when using carabiners

A 
do not side load
lock before loading
do not unlock while under load
do not drop
do not form hard links
98
Q

hard link

A

when 3 or more hard connections are

made consecutively

99
Q

Figure 8 Descender

A 
CMC Rescue 8 (steel) rated at 45000#
"8 plate"
used for descending
used as a belay/lowering device.
can hold a load when locked off.
use a double wrap for 2 person loads.
100
Q

2 limitations to the 8 plate

A

causes rope to twist

friction cannot be adjusted once loaded

101
Q

Rappel Rack

A

has 6 bars
descending device
used for belay/lowering

102
Q

Rappel Rack components

A 
welded eye
long leg
short leg
4 angled short bars
1 straight short bar
1 grooved top bar
tie off bar
103
Q

HFD uses the _____ rappel rack.

A

SMC (model # 14001 has the tie-off bar)

104
Q

2 limitations to the rappel rack

A

longer to load

bulkier/heavier

105
Q

Pulley

A

has a free running grooved metal wheel in

which a rope may be placed.

106
Q

3 things Pulleys can be used for

A

reduce rope friction
change of directions
create mechanical advantage

107
Q

5 components of a pulley

A 
becket
sheave(aluminum)
sideplates(steel)
axle(pin)
bearing
108
Q

Pulleys can be attached _____ on a rope

A

anywhere

109
Q

Pulley bearings can be either _____, _____,

or_____.

A

sealed
oilite
ball-bearing

110
Q

HFD uses which pulleys?

A

SMC 2” single rescue
SMC 4” single rescue
SMC 4” double rescue

111
Q

One limitation of the pulley

A

it adds as much as 10% friction to a system

112
Q

Which 2 ascenders does HFD use? Both are used for what size rope?

A

Gibbs
Rescuecender
1/2”

113
Q

Gibbs 1/2” Stainless Steel ascender is

rated at _____ .

A

5400#

114
Q

Rescuecender is rated at _____ .

A

6000#

115
Q

2 advantages of the Rescuecender over

the Gibbs

A

rated stronger

less abrasive to rope

116
Q

According to NFPA 1983, ascenders must

be _____ .

A

spring loaded

rated for general use

117
Q

5 components of ascenders

A 
shell
cam
spring
pin
leash
118
Q

point ascenders _____ the load if hauling

A

toward

119
Q

point ascenders _____ if climbing

A

upward

120
Q

point ascenders to the _____ .

A

direction of free travel

121
Q

Ascenders must be _____

if used in anchor/rigging/MAs.

A

backed up

122
Q

5 precautions for ascenders

A 
back up if used with rigging/MAs/anchors
load properly
can be abrasive to rope
test to capture the load before loading
do not drop
123
Q

Tri-Link

A

made of galvanized steel
gate must be closed to maintain strength
used when 3-way loads may be encountered

124
Q

Anchor Plate

A 
aluminum is rated at 8900#
steel is rated at 9150#
used to create multiple anchor connections
used to separate carabiners if using 
multiple rope systems.
125
Q

2 precautions for accessory cord

A

should never be shock loaded

for one person loads

126
Q

5 uses for 7mm accessory cord

A 
self-rescue
ascending
rope grabs for capturing loads
personal tie-on/safety line
attaching equipment to rope
127
Q

7mm accessory cord is made out

of _____ and has _____ construction. It should never be _____ and is only for _____.

A

nylon
kernmantle
shock loaded
1 person loads

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