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The technical aspects of rope rescue, including the relevant nfpa standards, rope types and properties, equipment requirements, knot strength reduction, anchor systems, haul systems, and highline operations. It provides detailed information on the specifications and testing requirements for various rescue equipment and techniques used in technical rope rescue operations. The document serves as a comprehensive reference for rescue professionals and students interested in understanding the technical details and best practices in this field. It covers a wide range of topics, from rope selection and inspection to the construction and use of complex rescue systems, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to develop expertise in technical rope rescue.
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NFPA ____ is the Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualification NFPA 1006 NFPA _____ is the Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents NFPA 1670 NFPA _____, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services defines testing requirements, labeling directions, and certification procedures for rope rescue requirements NFPA 1983 Breaking strength is known as ______ strength Tensile The most common type of rope used in rope rescue is ________ Kernmantle The ______ is the inner core of the rope, the strongest portion, and is usually __ percent of the tensile strength Kern, 75% The _______, which protects the kern, and makes up the rest of rope strength Mantle Kernmantle rope can be either ______ or _______ Static or Dynamic _____ rope absorbs shock forces faster than _____ rope Static, dynamic Some dynamic ropes can stretch up to __ percent before breaking
60 percent Dynamic rope is used where fall factors are over .__ are expected . NFPA _____ defines life safety rope as "rope dedicated to support people during rescue, fire fighting, other emergency operations, and during training." NFPA 1983 One k/N=. lbs 224.8 lbs NFPA 1983 defines a one person load as . k/N 1.33 k/N NFPA 1983 defines a two person load as ._ k/N 2.67 k/N _____ _____ rope is used for a one-person load Light use The minimum breaking strength for light use rope is __ k/N, and it must have a diameter between . mm and _. mm 20 k/N,9.5mm(3/8") and 12.5mm(1/2") _______ _____ rope is designed for use with a two-person load or more are anticipated General use The minimum breaking strength of general use rope is __ k/N, and it must have a diameter between __mm and __mm 40 k/N, 11mm(1/2") and 16mm(3/4") ______ rope is a single purpose, one-time use rope Escape The minimum breaking strength of an escape rope is _. k/N, and must have a diameter between _._mm and _._mm 13.5 k/N, 7.5mm(5/16") and 9.5mm(3/8")
Abrasions can cause life safety rope to _____ in rescue situations Fail ______ _______ are considered the best protection for moving rope Edge rollers Some examples of improvised edge padding are ______ ______, _____ _____, and sections of _____
Bunker gear, rope bags, and fire hose Auxiliary equipment includes items known as _______ and _______ Hardware and software Examples of auxiliary equipment are _______ devices, carabiners, DCDs, _____-_____ devices, and snap-links Ascending, Rope-grab NFPA _____ requires that auxiliary equipment have product labels where it is permanently marked NFPA 1983 Damaged hardware can be inspected by -__ or ____ penetration tests X-Ray, dye Aluminum equipment combines ____ strength and _____ weight, less expensive than steel, but has poor ______ and ______ resistance High strength, light weight, poor abrasion and wear ______ is highly resistant to wear and abrasion and holds up better in shock load situations Steel A _____ _____ device is used to grasp a life safety rope for the purpose of supporting loads Rope grab Ascending devices must withstand a minimum test load of at least _ k/N for light use and __ k/N for general use without permanent damage to the device 5 k/N, 11 k/N
When using a Gibbs, it is best to have the _____-______ type Spring-loaded _______ ascenders can sever a rope if used to catch a falling load or during shock load conditions Hard Prusik hitches provide an _______ warning because they tend to roll over and slip when excessive force is applied Overload The diameter of accessory cord should be / to / the diameter of the main line rope when making prusiks 2/3 to 3/ A carabiner should be loaded on the long axis of the _____ to maximize strength Spine __-shaped carabiners take advantage of the strength of the spine D-shaped Light use carabiners must have a major axis breaking strength, with the gate closed of __ k/N. Must have a minor axis breaking strength of __ k/N and the same rating with gate open 27 k/N and 7 k/N General use carabiners must have a major axis breaking strength, with the gate closed of __ k/N. Must have a minor axis breaking strength of __ k/N and the same rating with the gate open 40 k/N and 11 k/N ________ allow people to descend a rope at a controlled speed Descenders The _____ ____ rack is most effective for controlling speed of descent in lowering operations Brake bar The _____ __ with ears is preferred for rescue because it can prevent a girth hitch lock up Figure 8 with ears
45 k/N Tubular webbing at 1" width and is rated at __ k/N 17 k/N Flat webbing at 1" width is rated at __ k/N 26 k/N Class I harnesses are designed for emergency escape with a design load of ._ k/N 1.33 k/N Class II harnesses are designed for rescue with a design load of ._ k/N and are the minimum requirement for working in a rope rescue environment 2.67 k/N Class III harnesses strap over the shoulders, are designed for rescue with a design load of ._ k/N, and are used where inverting may occur 2.67 k/N What are the four phases of Rope Rescue?
Double overhand Every knot ______ rope strength to some extent because the fibers on the _______ of the bend will carry most of the load Diminishes, outside The figure eight on a bight reduces rope strength by __ percent 20 percent The figure eight follow through reduces rope strength by __ percent 19 percent The double loop figure eight reduces rope strength by __ percent 18 percent The inline figure eight reduces rope strength by __ percent 25 percent The butterfly knot reduces rope strength by __ percent 25 percent The water knot maintains nearly ___ percent of the webbing strength 100 percent The double fishermans knot reduces rope strength by __ percent 21 percent A ______ and _______ check, a _____ test, and audible confirmation must be accomplished for a safety check Physical and visual, load The ______ _______ is responsible for the system safety check Safety Officer _______ often prove to be the weak point in a system because they are not load-rated Anchors A vehicle can be used as an anchor, but must be parked ________ to the load
120 degrees At 120 degrees, the load on each leg of the system will be approximately ___ percent of the load 100 percent __ degrees is the maximum preferred angle and ___ degrees is the critical angle that is not to be exceeded 90 degrees, 120 degrees The angle of re-direct should be ___ degrees or later 120 degrees ______ _______ is a force created through mechanical means, which yields an output force greater than the input force Mechanical advantage The _______ system that will perform the task is the best choice Simplest ____ ______ systems can be reset and have greater range than than even numbered systems, best choice for low angle rescue Odd numbered _______ haul systems are constructed as a result of a simple system that was unable to effectively move the load Compound The secondary system in a compound system is always the _____ or ______ advantage as the primary, never less than Same or greater A PCD is always placed as far _______ within a haul system as possible Forward In _____ systems, the end of the rope is attached to the anchor and the PCD is attached to the haul line Even In ____ systems, the end of the rope is attached to the load and the PCD is attached to the load
line Odd When fall factors greater than .__ are anticipated, dynamic rope should be used . ______ is a method by which a potential fall distance is controlled to minimize damage to equipment and or injury to live load Belay The _______ should be set up first in all operations Belay Personal belay devices are typically rated for a ___-person load One-person The relationship between the prusik material and the ______ line is critical Belay _____ angle rescues are one of the most common types of technical rope rescue that are encountered Low angle A Class ___ Harness will help distribute weight III ______ ______ racks are preferred in low angle rescues Brake bar ______ _______ occurs when blood accumulates in the veins due to gravity and lack of movement Venous pooling Unconsciousness, followed by death can happen in less than __ minutes with suspended victims 30 minutes Highlines are either ______ or _______ Horizontal or sloping
The Maximum elongation or stretch of static rope is __ percent of the rope length at __ percent of the minimum breaking strength 6, 10