TB Ropes 6

Question 1

Choose correct
A. Search rope deployed- IC shall always special call 2 Lad companies to scene for support
B. IC shall consider assigning Eng to tie off point of search rope to assist or augment
C. IC shall include search ropes in Progress Report
D. Regardless of fire intensity, 2/more ropes deployed in same area require a Chief to supervise

Answer 1

C

A. Dependent on fire conditions, consider calling add’l Lad
B. Special called Lad tie off to augment
D. Serious fire conditions, consider BC to supervise

Question 2

PSS OOS incorrect
A. Off must compete an OOS Life Safety Equipment Report (SCF-2) and forward it via Ch of Cmd to Chief of Safety
B. Investigation of circumstances as stated in SCF-2 report is req’d by BC on duty, and should be indicated in Chief’s endorsements
C. FF not equipped w/PSS and a response received, FF will respond with their unit, and that members shall be counted towards that unit’s staffing, but shall not enter or operate in IDLH
D. When a Chief Off or Co Off is not equipped w/a PSS, the unit they are working in shall be placed OOS until a replacement PSS is obtained

Answer 2

C Not counted. Respond w/4 FF’s or Understaffed

NOTE: No exchange will be permitted without the completed SCF-2

Question 3

How many are correct for Search rope (3)
A. Additional Ladders may need to be special called to support overall operation
B. Special called Lad may be assigned to tie off point
C. Use of search ropes shall be included in progress reports
D. Whenever one or more search ropes are deployed in an area with any type of fire condition, IC should consider assigning Chief Off to supervise

Answer 3

A B C

D 2 or more ropes in the same area for a serious fire condition