(1) TB 80- Nylon Utility Strp (webbing)

Question 1

What are The three knots used on the nylon webbing issued to each member?

Answer 1

Water knot (overhand follow through)
Larch foot (ring hitch)
Half hitch

Question 2

When using webbing for a hose harness, place a ring hitch (larch foot) approximately ___ to ___ feet from the base of the nozzle.

Answer 2

5-6 ft

(Then place a “half-hitch” approximately 2 to 3 inches on the nozzle side of the “ring-hitch” knot.)

Question 3

The 12 ft nylon webbing issued to members has a tensile strength of _____ lbs.

Answer 3

4,000

Question 4

The Nylon Strap has these approved uses:

Answer 4

-Knots

-Hose Harness

-Ladder Strap

-Search and Rescue Tether

Question 5

Hose Harness application

The utility strap will assist in transferring the nozzle pressure and the weight of a loaded line from the hands and arms to the _______.

Answer 5

shoulders and legs.