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Ropes 1 / LSR Flashcards

1
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LSR :

A
  • 9/16” DIAMETER
  • 150 feet (shrinkage 8-10 feet)
  • WORKING LOAD= 600 POUNDS
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2
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Intended use:

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  1. Lower FF or another person from roof/upper floor to safety below
  2. Lower FF to REMOVE ANOTHER FF or PERSON from untenable position
  3. ALLOW FF to remove HIMSELF from tenable position (single slide)
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3
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Communications with the ________of the ladder company(s) is vital prior to any life saving rope rescue attempt. It is also critical that notification be given directly to_____?

A

INSIDE TEAM

INCIDENT COMMANDER or SECTOR SUPERVISOR

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE should LSR EVOLUTION be attempted if:

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  1. VIABLE substantial object is NOT AVAILABLE
  2. effectiveness of ANIT CHAFFING device would be compromised due to buildings construction (protruding facades, exposure, of the life saving rope to sharp surfaces)
  3. there are NOT ENOUGH members at the lowering point and at the adjoining windows or floors below to ensure a successful pick up and retrieval of the FF and victim
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5
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LSR evolution is LAST RESORT when all other avenues have been eliminated .

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Any attempt to perform LSR EVOLUTION MUST BE in strict accordance with existing procedures

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6
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How many turns?

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4 turns

  • lowering of 1 person and /or use of the SINGLE SLIDE
  • lowering of 2 people

-do NOT use LSR for drill

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7
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T or F…LSR should always be used with ANTI CHAFFING DEVICE.

A

TRUE

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8
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OOS for LSR:

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Deputy.Tony.Hit.Home.Run.Far.Away
D-doubt
T-two people
H-hockles (lose 40-50% of strength)
H-heat over 300 degrees F lose strength/melt at 482
R-RUST/PERSISTENT
F-frozen/ice strands/particles
A-acid or acid fumes
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9
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After LSR is subjected to weight of ONE PERSON:

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  • carefully examined
  • Journal Entry
  • RP-100
  • After SUPERVISING examination , NOTIFY SAFETY COMMAND via phone
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10
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LSR can lose 10-15% of its strength, when wet…but will regain this strength when it DRIES …

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this loss of strength occurs when rope is submerged for 24 hours

-store in DRIEST COMPARTMENT in UPRIGHT POSITION

NEVER store ON Engine coves

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11
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Remove KINKS by ?

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rotating rope counter to direction of kink

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12
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When do units INSPECT ROPE?

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MONDAY 9X6

ENGINE: TUESDAY 9X6

  • record on RP-100
  • DO NOT conduct inspection on apparatus floor
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13
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Rope placed OOS:

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  • Notify DIVISION BY PHONE AND FAX and have LSR IMMEDIATELY REPLACED
  • RT-2
  • entries in COMPANY JOURNAL/OFFICE RECORD JOURNAL/RP-100
  • new rope issued—NEW RP-100 (OLD RP-100 IS FILED)
  • Complete OUT OF SERVICE LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT REPORT (SCF-2) and forward to CHIEF OF SAFETY
  • RT-2/SCF-2 FAXED TO R&D
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14
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If LSR is placed OOS due to CONTAMINATION:

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  • note on RT-2 and Fax to R&D

- SOC will pick up from unit

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15
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LSR carrying case?

A

White with RED LETTERING

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16
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Packing Rope:

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  • coil CLOCKWISE
  • 4 FEET in diameter
  • Place hook in FRONT LEFT CORNER and pack COUNTERCLOCKWISE
  • Remove 3 feet of rope from carrying case and place anti-chafing device on rope
  • grasp hook and pull 1 1/2 arms length through

rope repacked from OPPOSITE END each time…marked with RED TAPE

*do not replace the anti chafing until the ENTIRE ROPE has been placed in the carrying case..this will allow twists in rope to work themselves out during packing

17
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Carrying case and ROPE can be washed with ?

A

MILD SOAP /WATER

18
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ANTI CHAFING DEVICE:

A

5”x24”

  • FLEXIBLE end overlaps the roof or the parapet wall
  • IMMEDIATE replacement of anti chafing is IMPERATIVe, since rope cannot be used without it
  • DIVISION has extra anti chafing and bag (and ropes)
19
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Single slides?

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DO NOT unsnap flap–remove snap hook, anti chafing and bowline through window

20
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Lowering a member:

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UNSNAP flap…pull the snap hook back through the window and remove the snap hook, anti chafing and bowline

21
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LSR TRAINING ROPE:

A

100 feet
work load- 600 lbs
-issued to LADDER, rescue, squad
-NEVER use without landing mat
-each DIVISION has mat and Training carrying case (YELLOW/BLACK LETTERING)
-never use without anti chafing
-LSR training rope should NOT BE carried on Apparatus, EXCEPT when TRANSPORTED FOR DRILL, UNDER CONTROL OF OFFICER
-after drill, ROPE is stored in plastic bag in cool, dry area of company office
-max 3 STORIES

22
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FOLLOWING are NOT SUBSTANTIAL OBJECTS:

A
  • plumbing vent pipes
  • sheet metal housings for roof vents
  • t.v masts
  • newel posts or banisters
23
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Inflatable Landing Mat:

A
  • max height 3 stories
  • ONLY at FIREHOUSE
  • MEMBER at ground level to direct pedestrians
  • safety person maintain CONTROL Of rope
  • PORTABLE ladder placed in position against building , clear of operations
  • blower unit in safe area, clear of operations
24
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Life Belt Inspections:

A
  • WEEKLY , with rope

- BEFORE/AFTER EACH USE

25
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Whenever Life Belt is subject to IMPACT LOAD, it should be placed OOS AND forwarded to SAFETY COMMAND:

A

IMPACT LOAD IS 3 FEET OR MORE

-OOS—SAME PROCEDURE AS LSR

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