Chapter 7 Test Knots and Hoisting

In order for life safety rope to be used in life safety situations, it must NOT be

• The same color as the utility rope

• Exposed to heat or direct flame

• Made of block creel construction

• Stored in apparatus appartments

Life Safety rope must be removed from service if it has been:

• Used for water rescue

• Used more than ten times

• Subjected to an impact load

• Subjected to temperatures below freezing

At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for:

• A rescue or hoisting operations

• Creating a control zone perimeter

• Rescuing a victim from swift water

• Supporting a firefight who is rappelling

What is on disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope

• Must be replaced often

• Prone to mold and mildew

• Cannot support heavy loads

• Melts when exposed to heat

Synthetic fiber rope:

• Is difficult to clean, inspect, and maintain

• Has a longer lifespan than natural fiber rope

• Is made from materials such as sisal or hemp

• Should not be used for life safety applications

Natural fiber rope:

• Should not be used as a utility rope

• Melt when exposed to heat

• Should not be used for life safety applications

• Are resistant to mold, mildew, and chemical changes

What is one advantage of natural fiber rope

• Resistant to mold and mildew

• Longer lifespan than synthetic rope

• Can be used for life safety applications

• More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope

Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to abrasion and damage because a large portion of the load-bearing stands are exposed is know an:

• Laid Rope

• Dynamic Rope

• Kernmantle Rope

• Braid-on-braid Rope

Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern?

• Laid rope

• Braided Rope

• Twisted Rope

• Kernmantle Rope

Braid-on-braid rope is usually used:

• As utility rope

• As life safety rope

• For rescues where long falls are possible

• For rescues where long falls are not possible