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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the personal escape system?
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the personal escape system?
- Self-braking descender
- Life safety grade rope
- Class II harness (correct)
- Anchoring device
Who is responsible for maintaining and caring for the personal escape system?
Who is responsible for maintaining and caring for the personal escape system?
- Battalion Chief
- Fire Department Unit(s)
- Company Officers
- Members (correct)
What should be checked during a visual inspection of the personal escape system?
What should be checked during a visual inspection of the personal escape system?
- Mildew and wear
- Sharp edges and burrs
- Frayed or broken fiber
- All of the above (correct)
Who should the Company Officer contact to resolve safety issues related to the personal escape system?
Who should the Company Officer contact to resolve safety issues related to the personal escape system?
Who provides support and oversight to company officers regarding the care and maintenance of the personal escape system equipment?
Who provides support and oversight to company officers regarding the care and maintenance of the personal escape system equipment?
When should the harness connection be inspected?
When should the harness connection be inspected?
Based on the information provided, what should be done if the rope becomes glazed and/or the descender becomes damaged?
Based on the information provided, what should be done if the rope becomes glazed and/or the descender becomes damaged?
How should the personal escape/safety system be cared for?
How should the personal escape/safety system be cared for?
When should the Safety Officer be contacted regarding inspection and maintenance issues?
When should the Safety Officer be contacted regarding inspection and maintenance issues?
Based on the information provided, what should be done if a member has safety related concerns about the condition of their personal escape/safety system?
Based on the information provided, what should be done if a member has safety related concerns about the condition of their personal escape/safety system?
