Res 7 High Angle Flashcards
High Angle definition
Environment which the load is predominately supported by a rope
Low Angle definition
Environment which the load is predominately supported by the rescuer
Minimum PPE for rope rescue incident
Helmet and gloves
Tethered to an anchor point when
Working within 5 feet of the edge
Safety factor when designing a rope rescue system
Ten to one
One person load and two person load
300# and 600#
System Safety Check steps
1) Physical/Visual Check
2) Load Test - preload system away from edge
3) audible/visual confirmation between safety check and personnel
Ropes shall be inventoried, inspected, and recorded every
month and after each use
Rope OOS
If kern can be seen through mantel or contact with chemicals or acids
Rope cleaning
Only cold water
Hardware Cleaning
Warm soapy water
Rappel Racks
not subjected to tension on the elbow and castle nut inspected for tightness
Pulley inspection
Cracks and burrs, wheel turn freely and castle rout checked for tightness
Hardware drop greater than how many feet will be OOS
four feet
Rescue sector leader
SPOPS BFC
Rescue Group leader
RS1 OIC
Rescue System Safety Officer
2nd RS OIC
Rescue Area Safety Officer
SAFO BFC
Anchor Selection and Construction
RS1 FF
Edge Control
2nd RS FF
Main Line, Belay Line, Rescuers
Split (1 RS1 and 1 2nd RS)
PPE Rescuer
Helmet, gloves, Harness, Radio (speaker mic removed), Carabineers(3) Long Prussik (1), Short Purssik (1), other as needed
Edge Control Personnel (PPE)
Helmet, gloves, Harness, Radio
