Technical Rope Rescue Guide

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What is the purpose of the Fresno Fire Department's Technical Rope Rescue Guide?

To ensure the safety of Fresno Fire Department members during technical rope rescue operations (correct)

To provide guidelines for responding to all types of emergency calls

To outline the procedures for conducting urban search and rescue (US&R) operations

To define the roles and responsibilities of the First-Arriving Company

In what areas does the Fresno Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team operate?

Throughout the County and State (correct)

Only in the City of Fresno

Nationwide

Internationally

What are the primary goals of the operational guideline for rope rescue mentioned in the text?

To outline the procedures for performing stationary high point rescues

To provide guidelines for conducting aerial tower-mounted stokes litter operations

To ensure efficient response to technical rescue emergencies

To save and protect lives, and mitigate any hazardous condition in technical rope rescue incidents (correct)

What is the purpose of the guide's section on 'PRE-ROPE RESCUE'?

To provide guidelines for safe operating while performing technical rope rescue operations Signup and view all the answers

What do harnesses refer to in the context of the Fresno Fire Department's Technical Rope Rescue Guide?

Safety gear worn by firefighters during urban search and rescue (US&R) operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Stationary High Point' section in the guide?

To specify a location for establishing a high point for technical rope rescues Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tasks commonly overlooked by first arriving companies in extended technical rescue incidents?

Identifying the need for relief or rehab crews Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Rescue Group Supervisor in a rope rescue operation?

Conducting a safety check on all rescue group personnel Signup and view all the answers

When considering utilizing rope and rope rescue techniques, what should be evaluated before using natural anchor points such as trees and rocks?

The condition of trees, rocks, and boulders Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when utilizing a vehicle as a man-made anchor point for rope rescue?

Locking out and tagging the steering wheel Signup and view all the answers

What should be achieved before attaching mechanical advantage systems to an aerial ladder used as a high point directional or anchor?

Extending the aerial ladder to maximum capacity Signup and view all the answers

What are considered as examples of artificial high points that can be used in rope rescue operations?

Structural elements of buildings and apparatus rear duals Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial when using webbing as an anchor sling in rope rescue operations?

Doubled or tripled up webbing on a suitable anchor Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the backbone of a rescue system in rope rescue operations?

"Dress" for optimal strength and recognition Signup and view all the answers

"Lower", "Raise", "Stop", and "Slack" are commands used by which team in a rope rescue operation?

"Haul" team Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Medical unit in rope rescue operations?

Staying out of the Hot zone unless appropriately trained and equipped Signup and view all the answers

What position should be established prior to beginning a rope rescue, according to ICS guidelines?

Incident Commander and Command Staff Signup and view all the answers

Which knot is considered the strongest and most versatile for rescue work?

Figure eight on a bight Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a 1:1 rope system?

To raise or lower a rescuer to the victim with no mechanical advantage Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a 3:1 mechanical advantage system?

It requires less force to be applied to the system Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a 4:1 mechanical advantage system be most useful?

High angle rescues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a safety line in the rope rescue system?

To catch the load if the main line fails and prevent any movement in the load Signup and view all the answers

When should a friction device such as a figure 8 plate or break bar rack be used?

By technician level trained members only Signup and view all the answers

What type of harness is required for confined space entries and high angle rescues?

Class III full body harness Signup and view all the answers

What communication system is considered simplest and most reliable in rescue operations?

Voice communication Signup and view all the answers

When should radio communication be used in rescue operations?

Between the edge person and the haul team over large distances Signup and view all the answers

What does the primary use of a safety line entail?

Preventing any unwanted movement in the load in case of main line failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a 3:1 mechanical advantage system?

It requires less force to be applied to raise or lower the load Signup and view all the answers

When does friction device usage become necessary during rescue operations?

In confined space entries and high angle rescues Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bridle assembly in the short haul operation?

To connect the Stokes pre-rig to the aerial platform Signup and view all the answers

What should be attached directly to the rated attachment points on the underside of the Aerial Tower platform?

Bridle carabiners Signup and view all the answers

How can the height at which the system hangs be controlled when using an Aerial Ladder?

By extending or retracting and raising or lowering the ladder Signup and view all the answers

What is an advanced rope skill required for using an aerial apparatus as a stationary high point?

Deflective off sets and load redirects Signup and view all the answers

What is to remain in the rescue position when using an Aerial Ladder for short haul operation?

The aerial water way Signup and view all the answers

Where is the bridle attached in a short haul operation using an Aerial Tower?

To the rated attachment points on underside of the Tower platform Signup and view all the answers

What is connected to the bridle assembly in both Aerial Tower and Aerial Ladder operations for short haul?

The Stokes pre-rig anchor plate Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to control the height at which the system hangs when using an Aerial Tower or Aerial Ladder for short haul?

Extending/retracting and raising/lowering the ladder Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when retracting the ladder during a short haul operation using an Aerial Ladder?

Entanglement with bed section, first fly section, or aerial water way Signup and view all the answers

What is used to connect the Stokes pre-rig to both Aerial Tower and Aerial Ladder in a short haul operation?

The bridle assembly Signup and view all the answers

What would be connected directly to the rated attachment points on the ladder in a short haul operation using an Aerial Ladder?

Bridle carabiners Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical assignment for a technical rescue incident?

First in engine company, closest truck company, US&R company, tower assigned to the US&R company Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate level of protection to be utilized in rope rescues?

Steel toed boots, long pants, long sleeved shirt, gloves, eye protection, and helmet Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated during the primary assessment in a technical rescue incident?

Size up the victim’s condition and evaluate the survival profile of the victim Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by the first arriving company officer during a technical rescue incident?

Establish command of the incident and isolate and deny further entry into the hazard/rescue area Signup and view all the answers

What should be determined before attempting any rescue in a technical rope rescue incident?

Identify which hazards may be present to the victim and rescuers Signup and view all the answers

What role should the first arriving US&R company officer assume?

Rescue group supervisor role after contacting the Incident Commander (IC) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three zones involved in establishing a good perimeter and control zones for limiting rescue personnel and bystanders into the rescue area?

Hot Zone, Warm Zone, Cold Zone Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by the rescue group supervisor in conjunction with the Incident Commander (IC)?

Create an Incident Action Plan (IAP) and continue the planning process Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method of moving an ambulatory victim at height?

Guiding the victim into the aerial tower and securing them with a ladder belt Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of the Aerial Tower’s Stokes litter mounting arm represent?

The safest of all the nonambulatory operations Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the short-haul operation?

It is not suitable for areas where the pre-made bridle will reach the Stokes litter and rated attachment points on the aerial Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before moving the aerial tower platform during a short-haul operation?

Make sure the access door under the Stokes litter is latched closed Signup and view all the answers

What do tag lines provide during a short-haul operation?

Functional guidance for guiding the load to the intended location Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using two attachment points on the inside of the platform bucket to secure the Stokes litter?

To prevent entanglement of the victim with any object during movement Signup and view all the answers

What is provided on the rear handrail of the platform bucket as well as on top of the rappelling arm?

Stainless steel overlays Signup and view all the answers

Which type of strap has friction locks for securing the Stokes litter?

The strap with a hook end Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with each of the straps provided before moving the aerial tower platform?

Loosen each of them and unhook from the Stokes litter Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured before lifting/moving with an aerial apparatus during a short-haul operation?

No bouncing, jerking, or swaying of the device or load Signup and view all the answers