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RBT(Lowering/Hauling/Packaging/Helicopter Ops) Flashcards

1
Q

what 2 devices are used for lowering?

A

8-plate

rappel rack

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2
Q

when lowering, remember to _____ if you

might be under a 2-person load.

A

double wrap the 8-plate

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3
Q

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

A

proper component

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4
Q

what is the minimum of bars used when

in a lowering application?

A

4

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5
Q

what knot is used for vertical rigging of

the SKEDS?

A

double loop figure 8

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6
Q

the hand signal to lower is _____

A

arm extended outward, palm down

move arm up and down.

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7
Q

the hand signal to stop during lowering is

_____ .

A

arm extended, closed fist.

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8
Q

SKEDS can be set up both _____

A

horizontally

vertically

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9
Q

the hand signal to go up during a lowering

operation is _____ .

A

arm extended outward, palm up

moving arm up and down.

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10
Q

the hand signal for “on the ground” is

_____ .

A

arm extended outward, palm down

moving arm in and out from the elbow.

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11
Q

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

A 
head strap (shorter one)
the najo board from sliding in the SKEDs
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12
Q

4 voice commands for lowering

A

down
up
stop
on the ground

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13
Q

Mechanical Advantage (M/A)

A

ratio of the weight of the load to the

amount of force required to move the weight.

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14
Q

2 types of pulleys in an M/A system

A

moving

non-moving

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15
Q

non-moving pulleys create no ______ and

their sole purpose is to change the _____ .

A

M/A

direction of the pull.

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16
Q

moving pulleys _____ and _____ .

A

move in the system

create M/A.

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17
Q

3 general categories of M/A systems

A

simple
compound
complex

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18
Q

the direction of pull is always _____ from

where the figure 8 on a bight is attached.

A

opposite

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19
Q

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

A

load

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20
Q

simple M/A system

A

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

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21
Q

2 ways to understand a

compound M/A system

A

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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22
Q

girth hitch

A

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

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23
Q

only _____ should be used with the SKEDS

A

najo backboards

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24
Q

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

A

the patient’s feet

inside of each foot.

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25
Q

wrap webbing around _____ of the stokes

and run webbing thru _____ of the najo.

A

vertical posts

rectangular openings

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26
Q

_____ the webbing over the patient.

A

crisscross

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27
Q

remember to _____ before tying off the

patient.

A

remove all slack from the webbing starting

at the patient’s feet.

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28
Q

to tie off the webbing lashing, _____

A

tie clove hitches(preferably straddling

vertical posts) and overhand safety knots.

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29
Q

when lashing, run the webbing from _____ .

A

inside to the outside.

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30
Q

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

A

under the SKEDS prior to packaging
the proper slots
shorter straps

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31
Q

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

A

centered at the knot
square knot
safetied

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32
Q

protect the patient’s _____ from the _____ .

A

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

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33
Q

loosely tighten all SKEDS straps _____ .

A

after placing patient inside the SKEDS.

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34
Q

if using a horizontal rigging is used, _____

all SKEDs straps and secure the ______ .

A

tighten

loose ends

35
Q

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

A

left side of the head

2 in/2 out

36
Q

bridles are rigged _____ between the _____

with the shorter straps ______ of the patient.

A

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

37
Q

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

A

the memory

as flat as possible.

38
Q

rig 3/8” rope through ______ and through

______ .

A

grommets

carry handles

39
Q

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

A

2

middle opening/handles

40
Q

Remove slack in the 3/8” rope starting at

_____ .

A

the double wraps on the najo

41
Q

the carabiner secures _____ and the _____

for vertical rigging.

A

both ends of the head strap

double loop figure 8

42
Q

there are at least ____ ways to set up the

head strap for vertical rigging.

A

2

43
Q

Remember to secure all _____ so that the

patient is safe.

A

loose ends.

44
Q

in the SKEDS, the patient’s shoulders

should be even with _____

A

the grommets near the top left/right edges.

45
Q

make sure the horizontal straps are _____

before loading.

A

equalized

46
Q

complex M/A system

A

when you have 2 moving pulleys moving

in opposite directions.

47
Q

the general public should be kept at least

_____ away from helicopter.

A

100’

48
Q

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

A

50’

49
Q

After _____ , always approach helicopter

from the _____ in full view of the pilot.

A

obtaining pilot approval

front left quadrant

50
Q

8 ground helicopter safety rules

A

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

51
Q

if moving from the front of the helo to the

back, you _____ .

A

must be secured to a designated

anchor point.

52
Q

secure _____ when onboard the helo.

A

all equipment and yourself

53
Q

no _____ in the helo.

A

unattended equipment

54
Q

avoid _____ while in flight.

A

dynamic weight shifts

55
Q

remain _____ at all times while in the helo.

A

alert for hazards

56
Q

place _____ when landing the helo.

A

back to the wind

57
Q

tell pilot “_____” before take-off.

A

ready on the (left, right, front)

58
Q

Pilot is in _____ at all times.

A

command

59
Q

the front seat has a _____ seatbelt

A

4 point

60
Q

the rear seats have _____ seatbelts.

A

3 point

61
Q

When removing headset, say “_____”.

A

coming off headset

62
Q

the hand signal for “ok” during helo ops

A

an OK sign above your head

63
Q

the “negative” hand signal

A

fist with thumb pointing downward

64
Q

the hand signal for “pick up now”

A

tap your head with hand, palm down

continuously

65
Q

hand signal for if the helo noise is too loud

and interfering with communications

A

cover both ears with your hands

or one if that is all that is possible

66
Q

use these three items for giving pilot

locations

A

position on a clock
“above or below”
approximate distance

67
Q

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

A

below
primary anchor
a secondary anchor
right side

68
Q

After placing patient in the billy pugh net,

_____ and _____ .

A

get in the net yourself

place arm across opening of the net

69
Q

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

A

the anchor
billy pugh net
just inside

70
Q

foam padding should be on the _____ of

the billy pugh container when stowing.

A

inside

71
Q

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

A

outside

72
Q

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

A

back

towards the front of the helo.

73
Q

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

A

locked

74
Q

the billy pugh net is secured in the

container with a _____ .

A

1” webbing strap

75
Q

when setting plumb for a helicopter

rappel, it should be set while you are _____.

A

standing on the skid

76
Q

if leaving the chopper during flight, inform

the pilot that you are “_____”.

A

coming off headset, stepping outside

77
Q

When leaving chopper always maintain

_____ .

A

3 points of contact

78
Q

when entering/leaving chopper always

start with your _____ .

A

left foot on the skid for entering.

left foot on the top step when leaving.

79
Q

Do not step on the _____ on the skid.

A

clips

80
Q

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

A

sending the rope bag
starting your rappel
beginning your belay

81
Q

belays should always be performed _____ .

A

in between the skids.

82
Q

litters/equipment should always be

slingloaded _____ .

A

in between the skids.

83
Q

After OK from pilot, 14 keys to a good rappel

A 
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.

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