Rope 4 PSS

Question 0

PSS Hook Load Capacity?

Answer 0

• 5,000 pounds at tip

- 10,000 pounds at saddle

Question 1

PSS length and components?

Answer 1

• 50’ Kernmantle rope
• Exo descender
• triple action carabiner

Question 2

Is the PsS a one time use system?

Answer 2

YES. Placed OOS if used

Question 3

PSS shall be inspected when?

Answer 3

1) At the start of EACH TOUR

2) Semi-annually (re-packed semi-annually)

Question 4

PostOperations Inspection of PSS?

Answer 4

After concluding operations, members shall inspect the outside of the bag for any signs of exposure to heat, defects and/or contamination

Question 5

Whenever a PSS is placed OOS the officer on duty shall?

Answer 5

Have the system replaced by making immediate phone notification to the administrative Division and request a replacement PSS

*Same procedure for contaminated PSS

Question 6

When taking PSS OOS officer on duty shall?

Answer 6

• Prepare an RT-2 with members name, reference number, and assigned unit
• Officer on duty shall make entries in the Company Journal and the Office Record Journal

Question 7

Anytime a PSS is placed OOS the officer must complete a SCf-2. Which is?

Answer 7

Out of service Life Safety Equipment Report and forward it through the chain of commando the Chief of Safety

*No exchange will be permitted without the completed SCF-2

Question 8

When any part of a members PSS has been placed OOS in a GROUP 1 Company on a Structural Response, the officer shall inform the dispatcher that?

Answer 8

The unit is responding with 4 FIREFIGHTERS

Question 9

When any part of a members PSS has been placed OOS in a GROUP 2 or 3 Company on a Structural Response, the officer shall?

Answer 9

Transmit a 10-14

Question 10

When any part of a members PSS has been placed OOS in a GROUP 4 Company on a Structural Response, the officer shall inform the dispatcher that?

Answer 10

The unit is responding “UNDERSTAFFED”

*Upon arrival also inform IC

Question 11

If a company Officer is in need of a replacement PSS?

Answer 11

Unit is placed OOS until a replacement PSS is obtained from Division

Question 12

When repacking, how many inches of rope should be between eye of hook and EXO?

Answer 12

8 inches

Question 13

When a bag needs replacement (damaged):

Answer 13

Officer contacts Division for replacement. Division messenger delivers

Question 14

When the bag needs Decon and the a Rope is not affected:

Answer 14

• Remove rope from bag and spot clean bag if possible
• When unable to Decon by spot cleaning, call SOC for a pickup of contaminated equipment
• call Division for replacement bag

Question 15

When bag AND Rope need Decon:

Answer 15

• Call SOC for pickup of contaminated equip

- call Division for replacement PSS

Question 16

When harness is damaged:

Answer 16

• Call Division for a loaner harness
• Division messenger will will exchange damaged harness with a loaner harness and return to Division with the damaged harness

Question 17

When Harness is grossly contaminated:

Answer 17

• Call SOC for pick-up

- call division for a loaner harness

Question 18

When PSS is used at an operation:

Answer 18

• Call Division for a replacement

Question 19

Difference when a PSS bag is placed OOS for “Defect” and “contaminated”?

Answer 19

• Defect: Division messenger picks up

- Contaminated: retained in quarters and SOC will pick up