Ropes 7 Utility Rope

Question 1

What are the Utility Ropes made from?

Answer 1

Note: Utility rope is a condemned life saving rope, cut into three 50-foot lengths by Research & Development.

Question 2

When should the Utility Rope NEVER be used?

Answer 2

Note: Utility rope shall never be used for life saving purposes, or training in single slide or lowering operations.

Question 3

Ladder and Squad companies should carry a minimum of how many Utility Ropes?

Answer 3

3.2 All Ladder Companies and Squads shall carry a minimum of three lengths.

Question 4

Engine Companies should carry a minimum of how many Utility Ropes?

Answer 4

3.3 All Engine Companies shall carry a minimum of two lengths.

Question 5

Who disposes of a O.O.S. Utility Rope?

Answer 5

4.1 When a utility rope is placed O.O.S., the Company Commander shall safely dispose of it.