Rope Rescue Flashcards
1
Q
Multi-Purpose Device (MPD) Location
A
All front line engine companies and T1
2
Q
MPD Uses
A
Pulley, Rescue Belay, Descent Control Device.
Replaces the RPM in high and low angle rescues.
3
Q
MPD Specs
A
2 lbs Pulley- 9600 lbs Descent control- 5200 lbs Becket- 6300 lbs design for 1/2 static kern mantle
4
Q
MPD Components
A
Front plate, back plate. parking brake, release handle. fixed brake w/ v groove. secondary friction post. high efficiency pulley w/ one way bearing. becket
5
Q
Pick off straps
A
6000 lbs
6
Q
Prusiks
A
4500 lbs
2875 lbs not sewn
slippage at 1500 lbs
7
Q
Webbing
A
6000 lbs
8
Q
Anchor Straps
A
5000 lbs
9
Q
Gibbs
A
5000 lbs
10
Q
Carabiners
A
9000 lbs
11
Q
Prusiks minding pulley
A
8000 lbs
12
Q
Anchor plates
A
8000 lbs
13
Q
Single pulleys
A
8500 lbs
14
Q
Double pulleys
A
9400 lbs
15
Q
540
A
8100 lbs
