SPRING 2018 WEEK 1 ROPES 1,2,3 Flashcards
1) Which aspect of the Life Saving Rope listed below is incorrect? (TB Rope 1.1-1.3,
1.6)
A) The life saving rope is 9/16” in diameter.
B) It has a minimum breaking strength of 9,000 pounds.
C) It has a length of 150’ and a working load of 600 pounds.
D) The actual length of the life saving rope may be less than the nominal length due to natural
shrinkage after several years in the field. Over a period of time expect ropes to shrink by 10% to
15%.
D
2) An experienced company officer should know which point below to be incorrect?
(TB Rope 1 2.7-2.8)
A) The life saving rope evolution shall only be attempted as a last resort when all other
avenues have been eliminated.
B) Only in an extreme emergency shall a life saving rope evolution be attempted if a viable
substantial object is not available.
C) A life saving rope evolution shall not be attempted if the effectiveness of the anti-chafing
device would be compromised due to building construction (protruding facades, exposure of the
life saving rope to sharp surfaces, etc.)
D) A life saving rope evolution shall not be attempted if 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 firefighter and victim.
B
3) Two officers discussing maintenance and care of the life saving rope made an incorrect
statement which can be identified in which choice below? (TB Rope 1 4.2-4.4, 4.17)
A) A life saving rope subjected to the weight of two people shall be placed out of service
forthwith and replacement requested.
B) Immediately after a life saving rope has been subjected to the weight of one person, the
rope shall be carefully examined for any signs of damage or abrasion before being placed back in
service. Proper journal entries shall be made as well as an entry in red on the Life Saving Rope
Record Card (RP-100).
C) Care shall be taken to avoid wetting the life saving rope. The life saving rope can lose from
8% to 10% of its strength when wet. This loss of strength occurs when the rope is submerged in
water at room temperature for twenty four hours.
D) Inspection of the life saving rope should not be conducted on the apparatus floor due to the
possibility of the rope coming in contact with material that might be harmful to it. Since the
apparatus floor is concrete, it is a prime means of causing abrasion, which is one of the primary
causes of a rope losing its strength.
C
4) Ropes that are damaged or show signs of wear are to be put out of service and replaced.
Other conditions that require a life saving rope be placed out of service include all of the
following except? (TB Rope 1 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.11)
A) A frozen life saving rope shall be placed out of service.
B) If the rope comes in contact with acids or their fumes, it shall be placed out of service and
replacement requested.
C) When a rust stain is found on the life saving rope, it should be immediately placed out of
service and replacement requested.
D) Nylon rope, when exposed to heat over 300°F, will progressively lose strength, and will
melt at 482°F. Rope that has been exposed to highly heated surfaces cannot be considered safe
and shall be placed out of service and replacement requested.
C
5) Company officers are responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe
for use. Of the following choices, which is incorrect? (TB Rope 1 4.14-4.15)
A) Strand hockles develop when force is used to remove a kink in the rope. A hockle reduces
the strength of a rope by 40% to 50%.
B) Should a hockle occur in the life saving rope, the hockle must be fully removed prior to
placing the rope back in service.
C) All units, except Engine Companies, shall inspect and repack the life saving rope every
Monday on the 9x6 tour. Record the inspection on the Life Saving Rope Card (RP-100).
D) Engine Companies shall inspect and repack the rope on Tuesdays on the 9x6 tour. Record
the inspection on the Life Saving Rope Card (RP-100)
B
6) A newly promoted Lieutenant supervising the repacking of the life saving rope (LSR)
would be able to identify which incorrect choice? (TB Rope 1 DS 1 1.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.12)
A) The LSR carrying case is white with red lettering.
B) Initially, the entire rope is coiled clockwise with a coil diameter of approximately 4 feet.
C) The hook of the life saving rope is placed in the right rear comer of the carrying case. The
rope is then moved to the right, making a counterclockwise circle one half the width of the
bottom of the case.
D) The life saving rope shall be completely repacked weekly. The rope shall be repacked from
the opposite end each time. One hook shall be marked with red tape
C
7) Which choice below contains the most correct information regarding the Life Saving
Training Rope? (TB Rope 1 DS 3 2.1, 2.2, 4.4, 4.5, 5.2)
1. Life Saving Training Ropes and anti-chafing devices have been issued to each Ladder,
Rescue and Squad company.
2. The Life Saving Training Rope shall never be used without the landing mat positioned
beneath the line of descent.
3. The Life Saving Training Rope carrying case is yellow with black lettering to ensure that
the rope is used only for drill purposes.
4. At the completion of each drill, the Life Saving Training Rope shall be placed in the yellow
carrying case and stored in a cool, dry area of the company office.
5. The Life Saving Training Rope shall not be carried on the apparatus except while
transported to drill sites, at which time it shall be under the complete control of the officer
on duty.
6. One end of the rope shall be identified by tape affixed to the hook. The maximum number
of times this rope may be used is 200 slides per end.
7. The Life Saving Training Rope may be used at heights to a maximum of three stories.
A) 1,2,3, 5, 7
B) 1,2, 3, 4, 5,7
C) 1,2,3,5,6,7
D) 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
A
8) The inflatable soft landing mat must be used only at a firehouse; it shall not be used at a
remote site. In addition, all of the following points are correct regarding the mat with the
exception of which choice? (TB Rope 1 DS 4 3.3, 4.8.1, 6.3, 7.2)
A) It may be positioned at any suitable location around the perimeter of the firehouse, except
for the sidewalk apron.
B) Do not position the mat or deploy the training rope directly in line with a protruding facade
or recessed opening.
C) The blower operates without the aid of an on/off switch; the mat will inflate completely
within sixty seconds. Allow the mat to deflate naturally; it will take about five minutes for the air
to be expelled so that the mat can be folded.
D) When the motor doesn’t operate, or if it stops operating during use, remove the plug from
the electric outlet and allow the motor to cool for approximately five minutes. After the cooling
period, press the red reset button located on the back of the motor, and then connect the plug to
an electric outlet.
A
9) The life belt has been among the most critical of Fire Department equipment for many
years. Of the following choices, which is incorrect? (TB Rope 2 2.1, 2.10, DS 1
3.1.2 Note, DS 2 2.4 Note)
A) The life belt shall be inspected weekly when the life saving rope is repacked, as well as
before and after each use.
B) Whenever a life belt is subjected to an impact load of one foot or more, it shall be placed
out of service and forwarded to the Safety Command for evaluation.
C) In the event that the gate lock becomes jammed due to ice, gently tap the gate lock against
a parapet or other object to free the lock.
D) The life belt shall not be used to make a rescue pick-up via a single slide.
B
10) Almost all Fire Department members have been outfitted with a personal harness. Of the
following choices, which is incorrect? (TB Rope 3 1.1 Note, 2.1, 3.1.1, 3.10)
A) Members must attach the harness snap hook to the waistband “D” ring every time they don
their bunker pants.
B) The harness has a minimum breaking strength of 6,000 pounds.
C) The proper position for the waistband of the harness is across the lower level of the hip.
D) In a situation that dictates the use of the Personal Safety System, only the handle support
strap should be released.
C
11) Communications are essential in all life saving rope operations. An experienced BC would
be able to identify which incorrect comment below? (TB Rope 1 2.4-2.6)
A) Often, information from the Roof Firefighter to the members operating in the building
regarding the location of the victim will preclude the necessity of a life saving rope operation.
This is especially true in nonfireproof buildings, where the victim may access a temporary area
of refuge.
B) Communications with the Inside Team 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 the IC or Sector
Supervisor prior to commencing a life saving rope rescue attempt.
C) The IC must coordinate all interior operations and the life saving rope rescue attempt. The
IC must determine if units are unable to place an operational hoseline between the victim and the
fire in a timely manner, and if members are prevented from reaching the victim via the interior of
the apartment, an adjoining apartment, a balcony or fire escape, or exterior ladders.
D) Upon determining that a life saving rope rescue is the only available option, the IC may
dispatch additional resources to the descent point as well as adjoining apartments and/or
apartments on the floor(s) below to provide the greatest chance of a successful rescue.
A
12) BC Stone was discussing the Personal Hamess with officers assigned to his Battalion.
Regarding harness replacement and administration, BC Stone was mistaken in which comment
below? (TB Rope 3 6.1, 6.2, 6.10, 6.11)
A) Whenever the Personal Hamess is placed out of service, the officer on duty shall have the
Personal Hamess immediately replaced by making immediate phone notification to the
administrative Division and request a loaner Personal Hamess.
B) Each Division has been supplied with ten replacement Personal Harnesses to be
immediately assigned to members when replacement is necessary. SOC has been supplied with
50 replacement Personal Harnesses which can be issued to members when the need arises at any
other time.
C) When a member’s Personal Hamess has been placed out of service and he/she is on duty,
the member will continue to respond. However, that member shall not be counted towards that
unit’s staffing as it relates to reduced staffed/understaffed unit provisions. Upon arrival, the
Company Officer shall inform the IC of the unit’s status, and the IC shall adjust his/her strategy
accordingly.
D) When a Battalion Chief or Company Officer is in need of a loaner Personal Hamess, that
member shall continue to respond. Upon arrival, that member shall inform the IC of the unit’s
status, and the IC shall adjust his/her strategy accordingly
D
