Rope 1 - LSR Flashcards

1
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LSR

A
  • 9/16” diameter
  • 150’
  • 14-1/2 lbs
  • 600 lbs work load
  • Break strength test = 10,240 lbs
  • Break strength MIN = 9000 lbs
  • Natural shrinkage = 8’-10’
  • Submerged in water a@ room temp for 24 hrs = 10%-15% loss
    of strength
    -Hockle = 40-50% strength loss
  • Over 300 degrees = Progressively lose strength
  • 482 degrees = Melt
  • Repack = Coil cw ~ Approx. 4’ diameter; Repack ccw
  • Remove 3’ of rope & place ACD on
  • Bowline-on-Bight UNDER ACD
    -Remaining rope I/f/o ACD
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2
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LSR Carry Case

Data sheet 1

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Approx 1-1/2 lbs

14” x 14” x 6”

White with Red lettering

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3
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A.C.D.

Data sheet 2

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3-ply canvass

5” x 24”

4 splints

5 strips of webbing

Ends are flexible for overlapping roof edge

*Evol’s: 5” OF ACD DRAPED OVER EDGE

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4
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Placement of LSR Case

Lowering evolution

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Back of case faces point of descent.

Invert carry case & lift clear of rope.

Place empty case to the side, clear of operation. (MIDWAY)

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5
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Placement of LSR Case

Single slide evolution

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NEAR Subs. Object

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6
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Placement of LSR Case

Repack

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Case on floor to left of coiled rope

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7
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LSR Training Rope

Data sheet 3

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  • 10 lbs
  • 9/16” d
  • 100’
  • Same break strength (min 9000 lbs) & work load (600 lbs)
  • Case = Yellow w/Black lettering
  • Removed from case & stored in dark colored plastic bag in cool,
    dry area in Co. Office
  • 1 end of rope = Tape affixed to hook
  • Max. Slides = 100 per end for total of 200 - RP-101
  • Max. 3 STY’s
  • NOT carried on rig EXCEPT for transport to drill; Under control of
    O.O.D.
  • Tying Trng ropes together = STRICTLY PROHIBITED
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Landing Mat (and Blower Unit)

Data sheet 4

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  • 10’ x 10’ x 2-1/2’
  • Motor/Blower = 110 volts AC/12 amps
  • Mat = 80 lbs
    *Max. = 3 STY’s
  • 2 M’s required to lift/carry mat; Must not be dragged
  • Inflates completely w/in 60 seconds
  • Deflate naturally ~ 5 Mins.
  • Use on sidewalk apron I/f/o qtrs = OK; Used ONLY @ firehouse;
    NO REMOTE SITES
  • Exhaust port away OR to side; NEVER against bldg wall
  • Can use in STRONG WIND - Rope strung thru eyelets to secure
    mat
  • No on/off switch
  • PL against bldg, clear of op
  • Zipper @ exhaust port = FULL OPEN position = Safe cushion
  • Blower on continuously
  • Tear in Mat = OOS & sent to Tech. Svcs. W/motor. Do RT-2
  • Motor does not Op. OR Stops Op’ing:
    • Remove plug - Allow to cool for approx. 5 mins. THEN
      PRESS RED RESET BUTTON ON BACK OF MOTOR
    • Still no Op. = OOS to Tech. Svcs. W/motor & RT-2
  • Mat damage OR Unserviceable = NTFY BN & DIV
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9
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What do you do for LSR Replacement & OOS?

A

Ntfy Admin Bn & Div by Tel AND Fax

RT-2 (If OOS due to contam. = Noted on RT-2 & faxed to R&D

Entries in CJ, ORJ & RP-100
- When new LSR rec’d. = CJ, ORJ, New RP-100; Old RP-100
in UFS

SCF-2 Rpt to C. Of Safety w/BC endorsements

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10
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What do you do for Carry Case Replacement & OOS?

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Ntfy Admin Bn & Div by Tel AND Fax

RT-2 (If OOS due to contam. = Noted on RT-2 & faxed to R&D

Entries in CJ
- When new Carry Case rec’d = CJ

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What do you do for ACD Replacement & OOS?

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Ntfy Admin Bn & Div by Tel AND Fax

RT-2 (If OOS due to contam. = Noted on RT-2 & faxed to R&D

Entries in CJ
- When new Carry Case rec’d = CJ

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12
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What do you do for Training Rope Replacement & OOS?

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RT-2 (If OOS due to contam. = Noted on RT-2 & faxed to R&D

Entries in CJ (No RP-101 entry!!)

SCF-2 Rpt to C. Of Safety w/BC endorsements

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13
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What do you do for Inflatable Soft Landing Mat Replacement & OOS?

A
  • Sent to Tech. Svcs. w/Motor
  • RT-2
  • CJ entry
  • NTFY Bn AND Div
  • Motor OOS = Sent to Tech Svcs w/Mat & RT-2
  • Tear in Mat = OOS
  • Landing Mat damaged OR unserviceable during use:
    • Off. Conducting Trng session - CJ entry
    • Damg’d equip sent to Tech. Svcs.
    • Admin. Bn AND Div Ntfy’d
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14
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LSR OOS

Sec. 5 & Data sheet 3, Sec. 5.6

A
  • Off ntfy Admin Div by tel AND fax & have it IMMED replaced
    • Each = 2 LSR’s
  • RT-2
  • Entries in CJ, ORJ, RP-100
  • (Above is same for Life Belt EXCEPT NO Rope Card Entries)
  • When new LSR issued, Entries in CJ, ORJ & NEW RP-100
    dedicated to new rope
  • RP-100 for OOS LSR filed in UFS
  • Off. Complete OOS Life Safety Equip. Rpt. (SCF-2) & fwd thru
    Chain to C. Of Safety.
    • BC on duty required to investigate circumstances
  • If OOS due to contam. = Noted on RT-2 & faxed to R&D
    • Contam’d rope kept at unit until p/u by SOC
  • Copy of RT-2 & SCF-2 faxed to R&D BY DIV. & THEN attached
    to OOS rope & delivered to R&D.
  • R&D = M-F Business hours; Other times = SOC
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15
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Training Rope OOS

A

RT-2

CJ Entry

BC Investigate circumstances

OOS Life Safety Equip. Rpt. (SCF-2) To C. Of Safety thru Chain

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16
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LSR subjected to weight of 1 Person

4.3

A

Examine for any damage or abrasion b4 placing back in service.
CJ entry.
RP-100 Entry in RED.
NTFY Safety Cmd. By Tel.

17
Q

It is also critical that notification be given directly to _____ prior to commencing a LSR rescue attempt.

2.5

A

I.C. OR SECTOR SPRVSR.

18
Q

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should a LSR evolution be attempted if:

2.7

A
  • A viable substantial object is not available
  • The effectiveness of be A.C.D. would be compromised due to bldg construction (protruding facades, exposure of LSR to sharp surfaces)
  • There are not enough M’s at the lowering point AND AT THE ADJOINING WINDOWS OR FLOORS BELOW to ensure a successful p/u & retrieval of the FF & victim.