Rope 4 - PSS

Question 1

PSS

Answer 1

• 50’ Kernmantle rope w/sewn eye
• 7.5mm = 19/64”
• 5000 lbs @ tip
• 10000 lbs at saddle = hook load capacity
  
  • NFPA std. = 3034 lbs
  • NFPA std. Work load = 10:1 safety factor based on 300 Lbs
    *‘No more heat sensor on bag!!
• 1-time use system ONLY for M to remove THEMSELVES =
  LAST RESORT
• After use = OOS
• Carabiner gate closes around BOTTOM portion of D-ring
  
  • Gate faces DOWN AND AWAY from body
• Insp start of each tour AND SEMI-ANNUALLY (repacked)*
• PSS connected to right side of personal harness AT ALL TIMES*
• Bag OR any component of PSS shows signs of heat exposure =
  ENTIRE SYSTEM (Bag, Rope, EXO, Harness) OOS
• Discoloraion of rope due to dye from bag DOES NOT AFFECT load behind capacity of rope*. (Liner = Dyed black on inside)
• Sewn eye ONLY for issued hook - No other hardware/device
  placed into sewn eye
• Upon promotion to DC, PSS returned to R&D
• 8” of rope Btwn eye of hook & EXO - 8” loop of rope Btwn “U”
  shaped rope guide & EXO
• 5 flat rows - Repeat until approx. 18” rope w/hook & EXO remain
• PSS is property of M up to & Incl. BC rank. Promo to DC = PSS
  returned to R&D
• Retire OR Terminated = PSS returned to R&D

Question 2

PSS Bag needs replacement

Add. 1

Answer 2

Ctc Division

Question 3

PSS Bag needs decon AND ROPE NOT AFFECTED

Add. 1

Answer 3

Remove roped & spot clean bag if poss.

If unable, call SOC for p/u.

Call Div. for replacement bag

Question 4

PSS Bag and rope need decon

Add. 1

Answer 4

Call SOC for p/u.

Call Div. for replacement.

Question 5

Personal Harness is damaged

Add. 1

Answer 5

Call Div. for loaner

Question 6

Personal Harness GROSSLY CONTAMINATED

Add. 1

Answer 6

Call SOC for p/u

Call Div. for loaner

Question 7

PSS used at Operation

Add. 1

Answer 7

Call Div. for replacement

Question 8

Personal Harness OR PSS OOS

TB Rope 3 & 4, Sec. 6

Answer 8

• Immed tel Div. & request loaner
• RT-2 w/M’s Name, Ref. #, Assigned Unit, Harness I.D. & Reason
  OOS
• CJ AND ORJ entry
• SCF-2 Rpt to C. Of Safety thru. Chain ~ ANY TIME OOS
• BC investigate & states in his endorsement
• If OOS due to contam = SOC p/u
• STRUCTURAL RESPONSES = M continues to respond
  
  • No PSS = NOT A FF - Tell Disp. “ Responding w/4 FF’s” OR
    “Understaffed”
  • No PSS = No enter/Operate in IDLH
  • No PSS for BC or Off. = Unit OOS; NTFY Disp.
    ** Personal Harness may be spot cleaned; Life belt Also!!

Question 9

PSS OOS

Answer 9

“DA PIG”

D oubt
A bnormaity
P ersistent/Unknown Stain
I mpact Load = 3' or more
G ROSSLY contaminated

• Co. Cmdr. Recorde I.D. Of harness w/M’s Name in ORJ*
  
  • M is responsible to put Name inside belly strap