The life saving rope will not shrink and will maintain its length of 150 feet.
T or F
False
shrinkage after several years..ropes may shrink 8 to 10 feet
What are the 3 situations that an LSR could be used for?
1. lower a FF or another person from a roof or upper floor to place of saftey below
2. lower FF from roof or upper floor to enable him to remove another FF or person
3. FF single slide
Prior to commencing an LSR rescue, who should notification be given to??
IC or Sector Supervisor
An LSR rescue must be a team effort with support coming from?
inside
abvove the victim
adjacent to the victim
below the victim
What are circumstances that should prohibit an LSR evolution from being attempted??
a VIABLE substantial object is not available
effectiveness of anti chaffing device would be compromised (portruding facades, sharp)
not enough members at the lowerin point and at adjoining windows for succesful pickup and removal
The LSR is a LAST RESORT
T or F
TRUE
Number of turns required when using the Atlas Life Belt or Personal Harness?
lowering of 1 person and or single slide= 4
lowering of 2 people= 4
The LSR should only be used for Life Saving purposes. Not for drill.
T or F
True
(conflict-tower ladder basket)
The life saving rope can be used without anti chaffing device.
T or F
FALSE
NEVER USE WITHOUT ANTI CHAFFING
Reasons to place LSR out of service?
weight of 2 people
frozen
PERSISTENT Rust
acid and ACID FUMES
damaged/signs of wear
high heat
hockles
DOUBT
Nylon rope exposed to heat over_______? will lose strength, and will melt at _____?
300 degress F
482 degress F
A wet LSR can lose what percentage of strength?
10 TO 15 PERCENT
WHEN IT DRIES IT REGAINS ITS STRENGTH
Rope shall NEVER be stored on engine covers or in compartments adjacent to the engine compartment.
T or F
True
How shold kinks be removed?
rotate rope COUNTER to the direction of the kink
How much will a hockle reduce rope strength?
40 t0 50 percent
When do Engines and Trucks inspect and repack rope?
All units- Monday 9x
Engines- Tuesday 9x
Record inspection on what card?
LSR Card- RP-100
Where should the inspection not be conducted?
APPARATUS FLOOR
When LSR is placed OOS, who should Officer notify?
When an LSR is placed OOS, who should Officer on duty notify?
admininstrative division by telephone and fax
The officer placing LSR OOS should follow these instructions?
RT-2- unit, date, reason
entries in Company journal, Office Journal and RP-100 (when placed OOS and new one received)
new RP-100 for new LSR
Old RP-100- UFS
complete SCF-2 (oos Life safety equipment report) and foward to the Chief of Safety
fax RT-2 and SCF-2 to R & D and then attach to OOS rope
Who has 2 LSR's for rapid exchange with field units?
each DIVISION
IF LSR is placed OOS for contamination..what does the officer do?
note on RT-2 and fax to R&D
picked up by SOC as per CFRD manual
LSR Bag color?
white bag/red lettering
How do we pack the LSR??
4 ft coil-clockwise
place hook in left front corner of carrying case
move to right/making a counterclockwise circle on half the width of the bottom of case
remove 3 feet and place anti chaffing
pull 1.5 arms length of rope through anti chaffing device
tie a bowline on a bight
when closing flap, pass hook through window and place in flap
Rope should be repacked from the opposite end each time. one hook is marked with red tape.
T or F
True
LSR case is placed OOS..officer will..?
notify division phone and fax
RT-2-unit, date , reason
entry in journal when OOS and when receiving new one
receive from Division
Deployment of rope?
single slides( do not unsnap flap)-snap hook, chaffing and bowline on bight is removed through window..sufficient rope is pulled out and tied to substantial object
lowering a member-unsnap the top flap, pull snap hook through window, remove snap hook, anti chaff and bowline
How do we place anti chaffing device, when lowering or single slide??
so that the flexible end overlaps the roof or parapet wall toward the street
Immediate replacement of the anti chaffing device is imperative since the LSR cannot be use without it
T or F
True
Placing anti chaffing device OOS?
fax and phone administrative division
RT-2-unit, date, reason
entry in company journal-OOS
entry in company journal-received
division will replace
copy of RT-2 faxed to R&D and attached to anti chaffing device
Training Rope?
issued to each ladder, rescue and squad
never used without landing mat
anti chaffing used at all times
each division issued landing mat, blower, and carrying case for drills
engine companies shall participate in training
What is the max number of times a training rope can be used?
100 per end= total 200
history- RP101
What is the max height an LSR training rope can be used from?
3 stories
Color of LSR training case?
yellow with black lettering
If a LSR training rope is placed OOS, does the Officer complete an OOS Life Safety Equipment Report (SCF-2)?
Yes
forward it through the chain of command to the Chief of Safety
Lost Property Report ?
FS-112
Object not to be considered for use as substantial objects?
plumbing vent pipes
sheet metal housings for roof vents
tv masts
newel posts or banisters
Where can the landing mat be used?
ONLY at the FIREHOUSE
If the mat is used in front of quarters, what must be done with the rigs?
apparatus must be removed and parked in a safe position outside
Never place exhaust port directly against the building wall.
T or F
True
How long will it take the mat to inflate?
completely in 60 seconds
Place a portable ladder clear of operation, in case a member becomes tied up and is in need of assistance.
T or F
True
When do we inspect the Life Belt?
weekly-when rope is repacked
before and after each use
Whenever a Life Belt is subjected to an impact load..?
shall be placed out of service (member free falling 3 feet or more is considered an impact load)
Life Belt OOS?
phone and fax division
RT-2- unit, date , reason
entry in company journal , officer record journal (old and new)
complete SCF-2- Chief of Safety
each division has replacement life belt
fax RT-2 and SCF-2 to R&D
Life Belt Decontaminated?
Clean per CFRD manual
What is the purpose of the personal harness??
Life Saving Rope Rescues
safety belt for attachment to Aerial or TL
Member must attach the harness snap hook to the waistband "D" ring EVERYTIME they don their bunker pants.
T or F
True
What is the minimum breaking strength of the personal harness??
6,000 pounds
It is EXTREMELY important that the LSR turns be wrapped around the rappel hook in the proper manner.
T or F
True
What is the belly strap slide buckle for?
ensure the proper position of the harness handle and rappel hook
What is the waistband slide buckle for?
ensure a snug fit
While the harness is work, prior to rappelling or lowering ops, should the leg straps be loose or fit??
LOOSE
Prior to sliding ops., leg straps must be made...?
SNUG, do not over tighten
In a situation that dictates the use of the PSS, only the handle support strap shall be released.
T or F
True
How do we operate the Rappel Hook Gate with Triple Action Lock?
hold solid part of rappel hook in right hand
left hand, pull down gate and take 1/4 turn to left and push gate toward solid part of rappel hook in right hand
Rope is always applied taking turns...?
under and over the rappel hook away from the rappel hook and away from the body
When is harness inspected by member?
issued
replaced
returned
each tour
after each use
When do we place harness OOS?
abnormality of harness or rappel hook exists
persisten or unknown stains
impact load- free falling 3 feet or more
doubt
grossly contaminated
We can do minor repairs to the harness or hook.
T or F
FALSE...
never repair or modify
If harness becomes contaminated (not grossly) we can do what?
decontaminate per CFRD Manual
When Personal Harness is placed OOS...Officer must?
phone Division
RT-2- name, reference number, unit, harness ID, and reason
entry in company and office journal
SCF-2-Chief of Safety
If a member's Personal Harness has been placed OOS, can he respond?
Yes, however:
member shall not be counted towards staffing
upon arrival, Officer shall inform IC of status
member shall not enter/operate in IDLH
When Officer Personal Harness is OOS?
UNIT IS OUT OF SERVICE
PSS?
50 FOOT ROPE
sewn eye
EXO
triple action carabiner
Storage Bag
What is the Load Capacity of PSS?
300 pounds
What can we use the PSS for?
ONLY by members to remove THEMSELVES from an untenable position above the race to a place of safety
How many times can we use the PSS?
ONE TIME USE as a LAST RESORT
After use, the PSS is ?
OOS
Place open carabiner into the center of the PSS "D" ring and allow gate to close around the BOOTOM portion of the "D" ring.
T or F
True
When the harness and the PSS are properly donned, the gate should be facing...?
DOWN AND AWAY from the body
When should the PSS be inspected?
start of each tour
semi-annually
PSS should be properly connected to the right side of the personal harness at all times
At the start of each tour, the PSS shall be inspected for the following?
bag properly connected to the harness
carabiner properly connected to the PSS D ring
outer flap opened and visual check
depress cam and pull 3-6 inches of rope through EXO ( to ensure proper function), pull rope back through and leave 8 inches
When do we put bag OOS?
bag (or any component of PSS) signs of HEAT EXPOSURE...entire system OOS (bag, rope, exo, harness)
doubt
If the rope is discolored in spots by contact with the liner (dye), indicated by dark shading to the rope, we should place it OOS.
T or F
FALSE
the dye will not affect the load bearing capacities of the rope
PSS is placed OOS, Officer should?
phone Division
RT-2-name, reference number, unit
Company Journal and Office journal
SCF-2 / Chief of Safety
If bag needs Decon and rope is NOT affected, ??
SPOT CLEAN, if unable to Decon , call SOC
What is a hitch?
a temporary method of securing an object, fastened so that it can be readily undone
What is a bend?
tying ends of 2 ropes to make continuous rope
Clove hitch is formed by making..?
2 half hitches
How long is the search rope??
200ft
5/16TH INCH ROPE
Double action snap hook at working end
snap hook that secures rope to bag
company ID tag attached to Rope
company ID tag attached to Bag
The search rope is used as a supervisory tool to...?
MAINTAIN SEARCH TEAM INTEGRITY
Examples of when search rope shall be deployed?
even in LIGHT to MODERATE heat conditions
large areas
gyms
ballrooms
schools
bank
office
subways
tunnels
The THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA shall be used in conjunction with search rope
T or F
TRUE
Search Rope will shrink over time, as much as how many feet?
25 feet
The intervals of distance knots are how many feet?
25 feet
spacing between distance knots is 6 inches
Single directional knot is located how many inches before the distance knots?
18 inches
this not will ALWAYS be closer to tie off or exit
The 25 foot distance know will have a directional knot.
T or F
FALSE
IT WILL NOT HAVE A DIRECTIONAL KNOT
Distance knots?
single-25 ft
7 knots-175
When a unit deploys search rope they must notify?
IC
The officer controlling the search rope, pays out the rope, while keeping it TAUT, maintaing handholdon the rope at all times.
T or F
TRUE
How many feet above ground should the rope be maitained?
1 to 2 feet
When changing direction, what should be done with the rope?
TIE OFF
Radio contact should be maintained with all search team members.
T or F
FALSE
VOICE CONTACT
If more than 200 feet of rope is needed, while searching, what can be done??
snap hook of a second length of rope can be connected to snap hook of the first length
If a search is interupted, what shall be done?
tie off the line and leave the bag with the remainder of the rope
or
take a few wraps around the bag with the rope and leave in place
Amount of search rope deployed may not be and indication of member's location in a building.
T or F
TRUE
Who decides if members will conduct searches off of the rope? (out of contact with rope)
OFFICER
factors:
size of area
configuration
experience level of FF
ability to stay within voice contact
heat/smoke conditions
Under MOST conditions, the number of members assigned to the search rope shall be limited to...?
3 members
A unit (other than 1st alarm) receiving orders to search an area requiring a search rope, shall maintain..?
unit intergrity and will perform this function with all members
Who will operate as first search team?
Officer and 2 FF's
remaining members shall remain at tie off point
If a unit must be relieved at the forward point of the search, the relieving unit shall enter the area to be searched with which hand on the rope..?
right hand (if possible)
company relieved should exit with right hand
this way both units are on opposite sides of rope
After assignment completed or relieved, Officer shall...?
account for all members of unit
When using the search rope, a slower, more cautious and deliberate approach should be employed with empahsis on maintianing the safety and integrity of the search team.
T or F
True
When do we repack the search rope?
monthly
ensure the rope is dry
coil clockwise
secure clip at the end of the rop to the D ring in the bootom of the bag
coil the rope COUNTER CLOCKWISE
What alerts members when they are at the end of the rope?
D ring
When do we inspect search rope?
after each use
All Ladder companies and Sqauds shall carry a minimum of how many lengths of untility rope?
