8.0 Ropes, Webbing & Knots

How often does fire service rope have to be inspected?

• Once a month
• Every 6 months
• After each use or every year
• Never

Synthetic rope can be cleaned by:

• Hand
• Washiing machine
• Rope washing device
• All of the above

What is NOT one of  the 3 basic components of a fire service knot?

• Back turn
• Bite
• Loop
• Round turn

Which of the following types of rope construction is used for life safety rope?

• Laid rope

• Braided rope

• Kernmantle rope

• Braid-on-braid rope

Which of the following BEST describes what could happen if a rope is subjected to a sustained load for more than two days?

• Rope may begin to show fuzzy spots

• Rope strands are bruised by compression

• Rope may break well below the rated load limit

• Rope strength is reduced by as much as 50 percent

Which type of knot is used as a safety measure when tying other knots?

• Bowline

• Clove hitch

• Figure-eight

• Overhand safety

Which of the following types of rope is intended for self-rescue situations?

• Utility rope

• Escape rope

• Life safety rope

• Water rescue rope

Which of the following types of rope is only used in situations not involving life safety?

• Utility rope

• Escape rope

• Life safety rope

• Water rescue rope

Which of the following allows the re-use a life safety rope?

• Subjected to impact load

• Abrasions or visible damage

• Exposed to heat or direct flame

• Passed inspection by qualified personnel

What type of damage must be recorded in the rope log because it cannot be detected by inspections?

• Exposure to direct flame

• Sustained load incidents

• Impact loading incidents

• Exposure to chemical vapors