TB Ropes 1-8 Flashcards
LSR _” in diameter w/length of _’, working load of _lbs, & breaking strength _lbs
Over period of time LSR can shrink _’
9/16” diameter, 150’, 600 lbs working, 9000 lbs breaking
8-10’ (CR: Search Rope may be 25’ short due to knots & shrinkage)
No attempt shall be made for LSR evolution if (3 situations)
No substantial object, Compromise to anti-chafing device, & Not enough members at lowering point and at adjoining window or floors below to ensure successful pick-up
Number of turns when using Atlas Life Belt or Personal Harness
If rope is subject to weight of 1 person, what must be done
Four turns for lowering 1 person/single slide & 4 turns lowering 2 people
Examine carefully before putting In-Service, proper Journal entry, entry in Red on LSR card (RP-100), & notify Safety Command by telephone
Care should be taken to avoid wetting LSR- it can lose _% of strength wet
All Units, except Eng shall inspect & repack LSR every _
10-15%
Monday 9X; Eng Tues 9X. Record on RP-100
LSR OOS “Deputy Tom Hit A Home Run Far Away”
Doubt to serviceability, weight of Two people, High heat (loses strength 300F & melts at 482F), Acids & their fumes, Hockles (reduces strength 40-50%), Rust-persistent, Frozen, Abrasions
Can LSR be inspected on apparatus floor
LSR OOS- Officer On duty shall notify _
No- material harmful & abrasion due to concrete
Admin Division by telephone & fax to have it immediately replaced (CR Custodian Wrench).
LSR OOS- OOD makes entry in Company Journal, Office Record Journal, & RP-100. New LSR received- same entries. The Old RP-100 is placed in UFS. What other paperwork must be filled out?
SCF-2 for OOS LSR forward via Chain of Command to Chief of Safety
LSR Carrying Case- Colors
Packing LSR- Entire rope coiled _ direction w/diameter of coil approximately _
Hook of LSR when repacking is placed
White with Red lettering
Clockwise; 4’
In Left front corner of carrying case. Move to right making Counterclockwise circle
At end of repacking LSR- remove _’ from case for Anti-Chafing Device (ACD)
3’ of rope- Grasp 1 1/2 arm lengths to tie Bowline on a Bight (Do NOT replace ACD until entire rope packed in carrying case)
One hook shall be marked w/red tape- why?
LSR Training Rope- length & Case color. Max number of slides to be performed
Each repack- start from opposite end (use tape to distinguish sides)
100’; Yellow w/Black lettering. Store out of case when NOT using; 100 per side 200 total
History of Training LSR shall be maintained on _
Max height Training Rope used from
Training Rope Record Card (RP-101)
3 Story Max
Which one of the following can be used as a substantial object- Plumbing vent pipes, sheet metal housing for roof vents, TV mast, or newel post or banisters
None
Training LSR OOS what form must be filled out
Out of Service Life Safety Equipment Report (SCF-2) forwarded via Chain of Command to Chief of Safety
Can LSR drills be conducted without landing mat?
Never- place at any suitable location around the perimeter of firehouse including sidewalk apron. PL must be positioned against the building in case FF becomes hung up
How many safety members needed for LSR drill
Landing mat develops a tear- OOS & sent to _ with motor
Two. 1 to direct pedestrians & 1 to control ropes
Tech Services with RT-2
If landing mat motor does not operate remove plug & allow to cool for _
Landing mat damaged/unserviceable- OOD shall make entry in Co Journal, send equipment to Tech Services & notify
Approximately 5 minutes. After cooling press Red button & reconnect plug
Admin Battalion & Division with full particulars
Life Belt inspected _
Weekly when LSR repacked & before & after use
What is done to life belts subject to Impact load. Impact load considered fall _’
Member falling 3’/more is sufficient Impact load. Belt must be placed OOS & forwarded to Chief of Safety for evaluation. OOD notify Admin Division by phone & fax
Knots used to lower a member in conjunction w/Life Belt
Can Life belt be used to make a rescue-pickup via a single slide
Rope is always applied by taking turns
Bowline on a Bight & Slippery Hitch
No
Under and Over Rappel Hook away from rappel hook & away from body
The Personal Harness has a minimum breaking strength of _ lbs
Personal Harness should be inspected
6000 lbs. Unique ID # stamped onto metal tag permanently attached to inside of left leg strap
When issued, replaced, returned, start of each tour, & after use
Personal Harness OOS “G-SAID”
Where shall loaner personal harness be obtained from?
Gross contamination, Stains- persistent or unknown, Abnormalities/Abrasions, Impact load, Doubt
Immediate phone call to Admin Division- each has 10 personal harnesses, if more needed Rope Unit at Fire Academy has add’l, & SOC has 50.
Original Personal Harness OOS- it shall be returned to _
Anytime a personal harness OOS- OOD must complete _
R & D for evaluation. Sent by Division
SCF-2 & forward via Chain of Command to Chief of Safety as well as RT-2 with member’s name, unit, ref #, Harness ID# & reason OOS. Take mark in Co & Office Jrl
Can a member without a Personal Harness operate on structural runs
What if a Company Officer is in need of a loaner Personal Harness
May respond, but shall NOT enter/operate in an IDLH
The unit shall inform Dispatcher that the unit is OOS until a loaner harness obtained from Division Depot
Company Commander must record ID # of harness with name of member issued to in _
PSS has _’ Kernmantle Rope. Load capacity of _ lbs at tip & _ lbs at saddle.
Officer Record Journal. Member shall inscribe name with indelible marker on inside of belly strap
50’; 5000 lbs & 10,000 lbs
How many times can PSS be used
PSS shall be inspected _
On PSS, you want to maintain _” of rope between eye of hook & EXO
One time to remove yourself only, then OOS
Start of each tour & Semi-annually
8”
What happens if PSS is discolored due to insider liner dye
_ temporary method of securing an object- can readily be undone
What is a bend
This discoloration of rope due to dye does NOT affect load bearing capacities of rope
Hitch ex- Half hitch
Tying of ends of 2 ropes to make a continuous rope ex- Becket Bend
_ tying parts of 1/more ropes so they don’t slip
What is a bight
3 knots that require 1 1/2 arm lengths
Knot ex- Bowline
Formed by making a loop in the rope
Bowline on a bight, Rolling hitch, & Knots to Hoist ladders (requires 1’ end)
When measuring arm lengths w/a rope approximately _” allowed to dangle from right hand
_ is formed by making 2 half hitches; unless otherwise specified, a _ shall always be used in conjunction, except where tied away from working end of rope
6”
Clove hitch- used to hoist/lower tools or line; Binder
The Bowline knot is used to _
Bowline on a bight- after 1 1/2 arm length leave _
Hoist PL 20’ or over. Does not slip or tighten under tension
4’ from looped end doubled on itself
Hoisting an axe- half hitch placed approximately _
Hoisting up 6’ Hook: Clove hitch & binder approximately _
5” below end of handle “Axe Up” 5 letters
6” from handle “Hook Up” 6 letters
Using a Hook to pull down partitions, copings, etc
Clove hitch & binder on handle close to metal, bring working end of rope around top of hook & back to handle end. Half hitch 12” from end “Pull Hook Down” 12 letters
Search rope is either _” diameter white nylon or _mm diameter Kernmantle. Rope is _’ long with snap hooks on each end
5/16”, 7.5 mm, 200’ (Kernmantle will have double action snap hook at working end & snap hook to secure to bag)
Search rope may be short _’ or more due to knots & shrinkage
Intervals of distance knots on search rope
Spacing between distance knots approximately _
25’
25’ apart
6” w/single direction knot 18” before distance knots (always closer to tie off or exit)
Does the 25’ Distance knot have a direction knot?
T/F If unit deploys search rope they must notify IC
No
True
What is done if search interrupted w/search rope
Tie off & leave bag w/remainder of rope. If nothing to tie off- few wraps around bag w/rope & leave in place
Under most conditions- members assigned to search rope should be limited to _
3 members- Officer & 2 FF’s w/remaining members at tie off point. (Unit other than 1st alarm receiving orders to search shall maintain unit integrity)
Relieving units should enter area to search using search ropes w/their _ hand
Right hand in contact w/rope if possible. Exiting company-right hand if possible as well
Inspect & Repack Search Rope
Inspect after use; Repack monthly (ensure dry before repacking). Coil clockwise & pack counter clockwise
Utility Rope is condemned LSR cut into _ used to lash ladders, restrain multiversal, etc. All Ladders shall carry _ & Eng _
Utility cord- _’ lengths of nylon rope to vent upper floors, secure mattresses, lash ladders, etc
Three 50’ lengths cut by R&D; 3 Lad; 2 Eng
25’
At the start of each tour the PSS shall be inspected by depressing the cam & pulling _” or rope through the EXO to ensure device functions properly. Pull the rope back through the EXO leaving _” between EXO & Anchor hook
3-6”
8” (If any doubt place PSS OOS)
Life Belt OOS- OOD notified Admin DC via phone & fax. What else is done?
RT-2 w/member’s name, ref #, assigned unit, Harness ID# & reason OOS. Co Jrl & Office Record Jrl entry & SCF-2 forwarded via Chain of Command to Ch of Safety
The search rope should be tied off at intervals to keep taut & off floor. Maintain _’ above ground
Approximately 1-2’ above ground (When changing direction or grade- tie off rope)
Rolling Hitch used for
Securing HL hoisted via outside of bldg. Tie directly beneath couplings just below edge of roof or window
What is done if 1 FF has no personal harness & structural call comes in
Notify Dispatcher responding w/4 FF’s or “Under Staffed.” At scene Off must notify IC
How can you ID the Atlas Belt
Attached to Nylon belt is a metal tag w/a 3 digit ID#. Do NOT stamp any ID markings into metal part of belt
PSS tourly inspection: Choose the incorrect-
A. Outer flap was opened & a visual inspection conducted. The anchor hook, EXO and carabiner were checked for deformities, sharp edges and defects
B. FF Smith depressed the cam and pulled 6-8” of rope through the EXO to insure the device functioned properly
C. FF Smith pulled the rope back through the EXO leaving 8” between the EXO and anchor hook and replaced the EXO and anchor hook into the bag, ensuring the rope separation flap Velcro was secured and EXO properly positioned on top of it
D. FF Smith doubted the PSS serviceability so it was placed out-of-service
B) FF Smith depressed the cam and pulled 3-6 inches of rope through the EXO to insure the device functioned properly
Update DO 69 10/11/2012
TB Rope 4 5.3.4
Incorrect for Personal Harness
A. OOS OOD shall have Personal Harness immediately replaced by making immediate phone notification to Admin Battalion & request loaner Personal Harness
B. Soc will contact Admin Div to request loaner
C. OOD shall prepare RT-2 & make entries in Co Jrl & Office Record Jrl
D. OOD must complete SCF-2 & fwd via Ch of Cmd to Chief of Safety. Investigations stated in report is req’d by BC on duty
A Admin Division
Incorrect for PSS OOS:
A. A replacement PSS will be delivered from the Div since they have 10 for immediate assignment should one be required.
B. While working in a Lad, you responded “Understaffed” because 2 FFs had their PSS OOS.
C. A max of 4E & 4L could be an initial response if 2 of the Eng & 2 of the Lad responded with less than 4 firefighters.
D. While working in an Eng you responded “Understaffed” because two members and the officer had their PSS OOS.
D. sect 6.15 When a Company Officer is in need of a replacement PSS, the unit where that member is working shall inform the borough dispatcher that the unit is OUT OF SERVICE until a replacement PSS is obtained from the Division Depot.
Personal Safety System bag has some discoloration on the arashield straps due to heat exposure. OOS Correct: 1. PSS Bag 2. Rope 3. EXO Descender 4. Harness A. Only #1 B. Only #1 & 2 C. Only #1,2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. If the bag (or any component of PSS) shows signs of heat exposure (discoloration,degradation, melting, charring, etc.) the entire system (PSS bag, rope, EXO, and harness) should be placed OOS
Each Division has been supplied with _ replacement PSS to be immediately assigned to members when replacement is necessary.
SOC has been supplied with _ replacement PSS &
_ add’l replacement PSS have been issued to select Battalions.
New: Each Unit up to & including BC has been issued w/_ spare PSS repacking kit to be worn by a member while their PSS is being repacked or while awaiting a replacement PSS
10 for Division
50 for SOC
2 for select Battalions
New: One spare PSS repacking kit for each unit & BC
_ Spare PSS repacking kits have been issued to each firefighting unit up to and including BC. Does this spare PSS replace an OOS PSS
1 spare per unit plus the BC. The spare PSS shall be worn while PSS is being repacked or while awaiting a replacement PSS
PSS correct
A. If outside of PSS bag shows discoloration from heat exp, but PSS components show no discoloration, place only the PSS bag OOS
B. PSS shall be repacked & completely inspected qtrly. A spare PSS can be worn while PSS is being repacked
C. If PSS rope is found & discolored in spots with dark shading, the entire PSS should be placed OOS
D. Whenever a members Personal harness or PSS EXO Descender is exchanged, PSS Verification system on Intranet must be updated
D Rope 4 5.3.3, 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 6.10
LSR subjected to weight of one person “STEER”
Safety command by Telephone
Entry in co jrl
Examination of rope
Red entry on LSR record card (RP-100)
What must be done whenever a members Personal Harness or PSS EXO Descender is exchanged
PSS Verification System on FD Intranet must be updated.
While repacking the PSS slide _ folds into rope storage section of bag. Repeat this process until approx _” of rope with hood & EXO remain. Be sure to maintain _” of rope between eye of hook & EXO
5 folds
approx 18” of rope w/hook & EXO remain
8” of rope between eye of hook & EXO
What is the different notifications if PSS &/or harness need to decon vs replaced
Call SOC for pick up of contaminated equipment.
Call Division for replacement equipment
The exterior flap of the Tear Away Flap (TAF) has replaced the outer flap of storage bag for PSS. The exterior the flap is provided w/_ reflective 3M material (color)
Orange and Silver. The interior of the flap is covered with yellow Kevlar. When deploying, pull off TAF completely to expose the hook
Choose incorrect for LSR OOS
A. Notify R&D by phone & fax to have the rope immediately replaced
B. Entry in Co Jrl, Office Record Jrl, & RP-100 (Rope Card)
C. RT-2 which included Unit number, date, & reason rope OOS
D. SCF-2 completed & forwarded via Ch of Cm to Chief of Safety
A Admin Division via telephone and fax
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