Prusik Cord Pinch Test and Suppleness

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What is the primary purpose of rescue rope in technical rescue?

To secure rescuers and victims in elevated positions (correct)

To provide protection against extreme weather conditions

To create pulley systems for moving heavy objects

To act as a signaling device for communication

Which category of rope rescue equipment includes carabiners, pulleys, and ascending and descending devices?

Specialized rescue equipment

Basic rescue equipment

Rescue software

Hardware (correct)

What is the purpose of a pick-off strap in rope rescue?

To protect rescuers and victims from extreme weather conditions

To secure a suspended victim for rescue (correct)

To create pulley systems for moving heavy objects

To act as a communication device for rescuers

What type of company carries an assortment of additional equipment for specific rescue situations?

Urban Search and Rescue team companies Signup and view all the answers

In technical rescue, what is the purpose of commercial harnesses?

To secure rescuers and victims in elevated positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of signal rope in rope rescue scenarios?

To act as a signaling device for communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum melting temperature of low stretch nylon rope?

400°F Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Prusik loops in rescue systems?

Hauling and braking Signup and view all the answers

What causes the number one rope failure according to the text?

Abrasion and cutting over sharp edges Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of Prusik cord mentioned in the text?

8mm Signup and view all the answers

How can damage be avoided when a rope runs over sharp edges?

By using edge protection Signup and view all the answers

What materials can be used for abrasion protection according to the text?

Turnout coats, packs, and heavy clothing Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum bend for a 1/2-inch (12.7mm) rope to maintain maximum strength?

$2 inches$ Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to rescue ropes placed out of service due to certain conditions?

Request a replacement from the US&R station Signup and view all the answers

What must be recorded in a rope log each time a rope is used?

$Usage and any unusual loading$ Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before setting up some rescue systems?

Attach identifying marks or numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal material for prusik loops mentioned in the text?

Soft, pliable rope Signup and view all the answers

What can cause severe overheating of metal components in technical rescues according to the text?

Excessive friction from fast rappels Signup and view all the answers

What type of rope is preferred for rescue work due to its ability to stretch very little when loaded?

Low-stretch (static) rope Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the German word meaning core and sheath in rope construction?

Kernmantle Signup and view all the answers

Which material is used to create the sheath in low stretch (static) rescue rope?

Nylon Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum breaking strength for rope used in one-person systems according to NFPA 1983 standards?

4,500 lbf. (20kN) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred material for rescue rope, which is lighter, stronger, and more resistant to decay and rot than natural fiber rope?

Nylon synthetic rope Signup and view all the answers

What type of rope is used when long falls may be anticipated but is not practical for rescue work due to its rubber band-like behavior when loaded?

High-stretch (dynamic) rope Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of kernmantle in the context of rope construction?

$90-95$% load-carrying capacity of the core Signup and view all the answers

What should be visually inspected on a rescue rope before and after each use?

$Unusual$ wear Signup and view all the answers

How should ropes be cleaned to avoid damage?

$Wash$ in cold water without strong detergents Signup and view all the answers

What will prolonged exposure to sunlight do to nylon rope?

$Weaken$ the nylon fibers Signup and view all the answers

What will cause a portion of the rope to weaken over time?

Leaving knots in the rope during storage Signup and view all the answers

What is a convenient method of storing and carrying rope that also protects it from damage?

Placing the rope in a rope bag Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for turning carabiner gates opposite and opposed in some rescue systems?

To prevent accidental opening of the gate during a rescue Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a locking carabiner's locking mechanism is rolled across the face of a cliff or a building?

The carabiner might unlock on its own Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if vibration is causing the gates of carabiners to open?

Turn the gate down so gravity is working against it Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue?

To maximize strength Signup and view all the answers

Why should the sheave of a rescue pulley be four times the diameter of the rope being used?

To minimize loss of rope strength as it bends around the sheave Signup and view all the answers

What type of bearing should be used in rescue pulleys to ensure smooth rotation and avoid contamination?

Sealed ball-bearing type Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a pulley has sharp edges, nicks, or burrs?

Lightly file or sand them off Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ears on a Rescue-8 descender?

To prevent accidental formation of a girth hitch Signup and view all the answers

What are some problems associated with the use of Figure 8 descenders?

They can twist any rope that goes through them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with using locked carabiners in rescue situations?

The gate might accidentally open when under load Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if carabiners have gates that stick or will not close?

Discard them if they cannot be fixed by blowing out the lock and hinge with compressed air Signup and view all the answers

Why should carabiner locks be tightened before loading?

To prevent accidental unlocking during loading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of allowing a prusik to slip before setting on the rope?

To reduce the shock by absorbing some of it Signup and view all the answers

What length is the 8mm prusik cord cut to for creating long prusiks for 1/2-inch rope?

70 inches Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction is being replaced with needle loom construction for webbing?

Spiral weave/shuttle loom Signup and view all the answers

What is the breaking strength of one-inch webbing?

4,000 pounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the pick-off strap length typically used for connecting the rescuer and victim during a rescue operation?

48 inches Signup and view all the answers

What type of harnesses are preferable for rescue team equipment caches?

Adjustable harnesses Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic parts of a carabiner?

Gate, Spine, Lock, Hinge Signup and view all the answers

What is the breaking strength range for aluminum carabiners?

$6,070$ to $6,745$ pounds Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of aluminum carabiners over steel carabiners?

$4$, $5$, and $6$ Signup and view all the answers

What material should be used in rescue applications for carabiners?

Steel only Signup and view all the answers

Which type of webbing is better when snapping into carabiners due to its ability to maintain strength efficiently?

Nylon tubular webbing Signup and view all the answers

What is the color-coding used for webbing lengths in the Rescue Systems 1 course?

Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange - 5 Feet, 12 Feet, 15 Feet, 20 Feet Signup and view all the answers

What should be the distance between the reeved bars along the brake-bar rack to control friction?

Closer together for maximum friction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the training groove in the 1-inch top bar of the brake-bar rack?

To ensure proper reeving of the rack Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the mechanical ascender in the fire service?

Ascending a fixed rope Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?

Remove from service immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of edge protection in rope and webbing systems?

Prevent wear on the rope Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if edge rollers are stuck or damaged?

Remove from service immediately Signup and view all the answers

What material can edge guards be constructed from, according to the text?

Canvas Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an anchor plate is found to be deformed?

Remove from service Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of rescue knots in rope rescue systems?

Key link in all rope rescue systems Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a mechanical ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?

Remove from service immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue according to the text?

To enhance strength Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of rescue rope in technical rescue?

Which category of rope rescue equipment includes carabiners, pulleys, and ascending and descending devices?

What is the purpose of a pick-off strap in rope rescue?

What type of company carries an assortment of additional equipment for specific rescue situations?

In technical rescue, what is the purpose of commercial harnesses?

What is the purpose of signal rope in rope rescue scenarios?

What is the minimum melting temperature of low stretch nylon rope?

What is the function of Prusik loops in rescue systems?

What causes the number one rope failure according to the text?

What is the diameter of Prusik cord mentioned in the text?

How can damage be avoided when a rope runs over sharp edges?

What materials can be used for abrasion protection according to the text?

What is the minimum bend for a 1/2-inch (12.7mm) rope to maintain maximum strength?

What should be done to rescue ropes placed out of service due to certain conditions?

What must be recorded in a rope log each time a rope is used?

What should be done before setting up some rescue systems?

What is the ideal material for prusik loops mentioned in the text?

What can cause severe overheating of metal components in technical rescues according to the text?

What type of rope is preferred for rescue work due to its ability to stretch very little when loaded?

Which term refers to the German word meaning core and sheath in rope construction?

Which material is used to create the sheath in low stretch (static) rescue rope?

What is the minimum breaking strength for rope used in one-person systems according to NFPA 1983 standards?

What is the preferred material for rescue rope, which is lighter, stronger, and more resistant to decay and rot than natural fiber rope?

What type of rope is used when long falls may be anticipated but is not practical for rescue work due to its rubber band-like behavior when loaded?

What is the meaning of kernmantle in the context of rope construction?

What should be visually inspected on a rescue rope before and after each use?

How should ropes be cleaned to avoid damage?

What will prolonged exposure to sunlight do to nylon rope?

What will cause a portion of the rope to weaken over time?

What is a convenient method of storing and carrying rope that also protects it from damage?

What is the main reason for turning carabiner gates opposite and opposed in some rescue systems?

What can happen if a locking carabiner's locking mechanism is rolled across the face of a cliff or a building?

What is the recommended action if vibration is causing the gates of carabiners to open?

What is the reason for using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue?

Why should the sheave of a rescue pulley be four times the diameter of the rope being used?

What type of bearing should be used in rescue pulleys to ensure smooth rotation and avoid contamination?

What should be done if a pulley has sharp edges, nicks, or burrs?

What is the purpose of the ears on a Rescue-8 descender?

What are some problems associated with the use of Figure 8 descenders?

What is the main concern with using locked carabiners in rescue situations?

What should be done if carabiners have gates that stick or will not close?

Why should carabiner locks be tightened before loading?

What is the purpose of allowing a prusik to slip before setting on the rope?

What length is the 8mm prusik cord cut to for creating long prusiks for 1/2-inch rope?

What type of construction is being replaced with needle loom construction for webbing?

What is the breaking strength of one-inch webbing?

What is the pick-off strap length typically used for connecting the rescuer and victim during a rescue operation?

What type of harnesses are preferable for rescue team equipment caches?

What are the four basic parts of a carabiner?

What is the breaking strength range for aluminum carabiners?

What are the advantages of aluminum carabiners over steel carabiners?

What material should be used in rescue applications for carabiners?

Which type of webbing is better when snapping into carabiners due to its ability to maintain strength efficiently?

What is the color-coding used for webbing lengths in the Rescue Systems 1 course?

What should be the distance between the reeved bars along the brake-bar rack to control friction?

What is the purpose of the training groove in the 1-inch top bar of the brake-bar rack?

What is the primary function of the mechanical ascender in the fire service?

What should be done if an ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?

What is the purpose of edge protection in rope and webbing systems?

What is the recommended action if edge rollers are stuck or damaged?

What material can edge guards be constructed from, according to the text?

What should be done if an anchor plate is found to be deformed?

What is the primary function of rescue knots in rope rescue systems?

What action should be taken if a mechanical ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?

What is the purpose of using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue according to the text?

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