Ropes #3 Flashcards

0
Q

What size does the personal harness come in?

A

Small, medium, and XL

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Q

T/F members must attach the harness snap hook to the waistband ā€œDā€ ring EVERYTIME they don their bunker pants?

A

True

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2
Q

T/F when the rappel hook is used, the rappel hook support strap and the handle support strap shall be released?

A

True

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3
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T/F when the PSS. Is used, ONLY the handle support strap is released?

A

True

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4
Q

Each division has how many replacement personal harness?

A

10

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5
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How must officers notify the division for a to request a loner personal harness?

A

By telephone nigga

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6
Q

When the personal harness is OOS, entries are made where?

A

Company and office record journal

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7
Q

When the personal harness is OOS an RT-2 and SCF-2 are prepared and forwarded through the chain of command to who?

A

Chief of safety. Investigation required by the BC on duty, and must include statement of investigation in endorsement.

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8
Q

When a members personal harness or any part of the PSS has been placed OOS, can the member continue to respond?

A

Yes

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9
Q

What must the officer do if a member is responding without a personal harness or PSS?

A

Notify the dispatcher that they are responding with 4 FF.

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10
Q

When more than one member or a 10-14 engine is responding without a personal harness or PSS, the unit shall notify the dispatcher that they are responding how?

A

Under staffed. Upon arrival the officer shall notify the IC of the unit status.

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Q

T/F When a member responds without a personal harness or PSS, the IC shall adjust his strategy. The unit shall only operate if the IC at the scene determine that the members will not be endangered by the reduced manpower?

A

True

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12
Q

T/F members without personally harness or PSS shall not operate or enter the IDLH?

A

True

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13
Q

When a BC or company officers personal harness or PSS is placed OOS they must notify the dispatcher what?

A

That the unit is OOS until personal harness or PSS is obtained.

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14
Q

The personal harness has a minimum breaking strength of?

A

6000 lbs

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15
Q

T/F it is imperative that the harness be properly adjusted to prevent a member from inverting when using the personal safety system or rappel hook?

A

True

16
Q

When using the personnel harness which buckle is used to insure a snug fit?

A

The rear waistband strap slide buckle

17
Q

When wearing the personal harness which buckle is used to ensure the proper position of the harness handle and rappel hook?

A

Belly strap slide buckle

18
Q

When are the leg straps of the personal harness made snug by reaching back and pulling down on the webbing of each leg strap until the tension of the straps are evenly distributed?

A

Prior to sliding. Take care not to over-tighten.

19
Q

How should the leg straps of the personal harness be worn prior to rappelling?

A

Loose for comfort