RBT(Lowering/Hauling/Packaging/Helicopter Ops) Flashcards by keith daniel

what 2 devices are used for lowering?

8-plate

rappel rack

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when lowering, remember to _____ if you

might be under a 2-person load.

double wrap the 8-plate

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rappel rack is the _____ that should be
used in a lowering situation especially in
emergency situations.

proper component

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what is the minimum of bars used when

in a lowering application?

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what knot is used for vertical rigging of

the SKEDS?

double loop figure 8

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the hand signal to lower is _____

arm extended outward, palm down

move arm up and down.

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the hand signal to stop during lowering is

_____ .

arm extended, closed fist.

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SKEDS can be set up both _____

horizontally

vertically

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the hand signal to go up during a lowering

operation is _____ .

arm extended outward, palm up

moving arm up and down.

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the hand signal for “on the ground” is

_____ .

arm extended outward, palm down

moving arm in and out from the elbow.

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remember to use the _____ for vertical
rigging of the SKEDs so that you will
keep _____ .

head strap (shorter one)
the najo board from sliding in the SKEDs

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4 voice commands for lowering

down
up
stop
on the ground

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Mechanical Advantage (M/A)

ratio of the weight of the load to the

amount of force required to move the weight.

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2 types of pulleys in an M/A system

moving

non-moving

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non-moving pulleys create no ______ and

their sole purpose is to change the _____ .

M/A

direction of the pull.

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moving pulleys _____ and _____ .

move in the system

create M/A.

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3 general categories of M/A systems

simple
compound
complex

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the direction of pull is always _____ from

where the figure 8 on a bight is attached.

opposite

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to get the most M/A you should always
put the figure 8 on a bight on the _____
side of the system.

load

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simple M/A system

all of the moving pulleys in the system
move towards the anchor at the same
rate of speed.

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2 ways to understand a

compound M/A system

one simple system added to another on
the input side.
2 moving pulleys moving in the same
direction at different speeds.

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girth hitch

used to connect the middle of the webbing
to the najo board or the stokes litter for
patient packaging.

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only _____ should be used with the SKEDS

najo backboards

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unless patient injuries make it unsafe,
wrap webbing around _____ starting on the
_____ .

the patient’s feet

inside of each foot.

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wrap webbing around _____ of the stokes | and run webbing thru _____ of the najo.

vertical posts | rectangular openings

_____ the webbing over the patient.

crisscross

remember to _____ before tying off the | patient.

remove all slack from the webbing starting | at the patient's feet.

to tie off the webbing lashing, _____

tie clove hitches(preferably straddling | vertical posts) and overhand safety knots.

when lashing, run the webbing from _____ .

inside to the outside.

if a horizontal rigging, then position straps _____ and make sure they go through _____ with the _____ at the head.

under the SKEDS prior to packaging the proper slots shorter straps

the rope used for vertical rigging of the SKEDS is _____ and is secured with a _____ . The loose ends must be _____ .

centered at the knot square knot safetied

protect the patient's _____ from the _____ .

head and face top of the SKEDs, carry handle strap, and loose ends

loosely tighten all SKEDS straps _____ .

after placing patient inside the SKEDS.

if using a horizontal rigging is used, _____ | all SKEDs straps and secure the ______ .

tighten | loose ends

rig the bridle/horizontal straps starting with _____ so that you will have a ______ pattern in the carabiner.

left side of the head | 2 in/2 out

bridles are rigged _____ between the _____ | with the shorter straps ______ of the patient.

gate in and gate down vertical posts and the top rails positioned near the head

when unrolling the SKEDS, try to remove _____ as much as possible in order to make it _____ .

the memory | as flat as possible.

rig 3/8" rope through ______ and through | ______ .

grommets | carry handles

remember you must have at least _____ wraps of the 3/8" rope around the _____ of the najo board.

2 | middle opening/handles

Remove slack in the 3/8" rope starting at | _____ .

the double wraps on the najo

the carabiner secures _____ and the _____ | for vertical rigging.

both ends of the head strap | double loop figure 8

there are at least ____ ways to set up the | head strap for vertical rigging.

Remember to secure all _____ so that the | patient is safe.

loose ends.

in the SKEDS, the patient's shoulders | should be even with _____

the grommets near the top left/right edges.

make sure the horizontal straps are _____ | before loading.

equalized

complex M/A system

when you have 2 moving pulleys moving | in opposite directions.

the general public should be kept at least | _____ away from helicopter.

100'

HFD personnel should be at least _____ away from the helicopter unless performing duties.

50'

After _____ , always approach helicopter | from the _____ in full view of the pilot.

obtaining pilot approval | front left quadrant

8 ground helicopter safety rules

stay clear of rotors. keep head below top of the door. do not go aft of the door or the billy pugh. with permission, approach from front left quadrant. depart going downslope or in full view of pilot. never approach from the upslope side. never allow patient to exit helicopter or billy pugh unattended. do not step inside of skids

if moving from the front of the helo to the | back, you _____ .

must be secured to a designated | anchor point.

secure _____ when onboard the helo.

all equipment and yourself

no _____ in the helo.

unattended equipment

avoid _____ while in flight.

dynamic weight shifts

remain _____ at all times while in the helo.

alert for hazards

place _____ when landing the helo.

back to the wind

tell pilot "_____" before take-off.

ready on the (left, right, front)

Pilot is in _____ at all times.

command

the front seat has a _____ seatbelt

4 point

the rear seats have _____ seatbelts.

3 point

When removing headset, say "_____".

coming off headset

the hand signal for "ok" during helo ops

an OK sign above your head

the "negative" hand signal

fist with thumb pointing downward

the hand signal for "pick up now"

tap your head with hand, palm down | continuously

hand signal for if the helo noise is too loud | and interfering with communications

cover both ears with your hands | or one if that is all that is possible

use these three items for giving pilot | locations

position on a clock "above or below" approximate distance

the billy pugh is rigged _____ the helo with a _____ and _____ . it is also secured on the _____ of the helo.

below primary anchor a secondary anchor right side

After placing patient in the billy pugh net, | _____ and _____ .

get in the net yourself | place arm across opening of the net

load billy pugh from _____ to the _____ leaving the cork ball _____ the billy pugh container

the anchor billy pugh net just inside

foam padding should be on the _____ of | the billy pugh container when stowing.

inside

water anchor of the billy pugh net should be stowed on the _____ of the net inside the container.

outside

the curved edge of the billy pugh net is the _____ of the net. It faces _____ inside the container.

back | towards the front of the helo.

remember to check all 3 carabiners of the billy pugh system to ensure that they are _____ .

locked

the billy pugh net is secured in the | container with a _____ .

1" webbing strap

when setting plumb for a helicopter | rappel, it should be set while you are _____.

standing on the skid

if leaving the chopper during flight, inform | the pilot that you are "_____".

coming off headset, stepping outside

When leaving chopper always maintain | _____ .

3 points of contact

when entering/leaving chopper always | start with your _____ .

left foot on the skid for entering. | left foot on the top step when leaving.

Do not step on the _____ on the skid.

clips

if in flight, look at pilot for confirmation before _____ (3 occasions)

sending the rope bag starting your rappel beginning your belay

belays should always be performed _____ .

in between the skids.

litters/equipment should always be | slingloaded _____ .

in between the skids.

After OK from pilot, 14 keys to a good rappel

``` rotate into a V position (upper body straight and upright, bent at waist, feet on skid, weight centered in buttocks) (to drop downward, not away from helo) keep guide hand high on the rope minimize friction at the start of rappel spot your landing target, maintaining V. keep feet on skid until they just fall away. (do not push off skid) transition to L position begin braking by lowering legs do not stop unless it is planned ahead. brake for soft landing. land with knees bent, in balance, and squat down to create slack. stand-up and quickly disconnect. signal that you are off line. stow equipment. be prepared to clear line or tie off rope bag for retrieval. ```