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Ropes #1 LSR ROPE Flashcards

0
Q

What is the length of the LSR

A

150 ft

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1
Q

What Is the diameter of the life saving rope?

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9/16

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2
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What is the working load of the LSR?

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600 lbs

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3
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What is the minimum breaking strength of the LSR?

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9000 LBS

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4
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T/F nylon rope is stronger than Manila rope of the same size?

A

True

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5
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Over a period of time the LSR may shrink how many feet?

A

8-10 ft

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6
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T/F Under no circumstance should a life saving rope evolution be attempted if a viable substantial object is not available?

A

True

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7
Q

T/F under no circumstances should a LSR evolution be attempted if the effectiveness of the anti-chafing device would be compromised due to building construction ex. Protruding facades, exposure of life saving rope to sharp surfaces?

A

True

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8
Q

T/F under no circumstances should a LSR evolution be attempted if there are not enough members at the lowering point and at the adjoins windows or floors below to ensure a successful pick-up and retrieval of the firefighter and victim?

A

True

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9
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T/F a LSR subject to the weight of 1 person shall be placed out of service?

A

False. 2 people

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10
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T/F If their is ice particles within the strands of the rope it should be placed out of service?

A

True

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11
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T/F if a LSR has a rust stain it should be places out of service?

A

False. Persistent rust

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T/F if the rope comes in contact with acids or their fumes, it shall be placed out of service?

A

True dat

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13
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T/F ropes that are damaged or show signs of wear are to be put out of service and replaces.

A

True

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T/F nylon rope when exposed to heat over 300 degrees F will progressively lose strength, and will melt at 482 degrees F. If a rope has been exposed to highly heated surfaces it cannot be considered safe and shall be placed out of service?

A

True

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15
Q

A hockle reduces the strength of a rope by what percent?

A

40-50 percent

16
Q

T/F should a hockle occur in a LSR the rope should be placed out of service?

A

True

17
Q

T/F when any doubt exists regarding the serviceability of a LSR it shall be placed out of service?

A

True

18
Q

Where do you get replacement LSR?

A

Division

19
Q

How many spare LSR does the division have?

A

2 spare LSR. The division messenger will deliver the LSR to the affected unit.

20
Q

The officer placing the LSR out of service shall make entries where?

A

Company journal
Office record journal
RP-100

21
Q

When placing a LSR out of service the officer must complete an out of service life safety quip meant report (scf-2) and forward it through the chain of command to who?

A

Chief of safety

22
Q

T/F When placing a LSR out of service, investigation of the circumstances as stated in the report is required by the batt chief on duty. A statement to this effect is required as part of the chief endorsement.

A

True

23
Q

T/F the life saving training rope shall never be used without the landing mat positioned beneath the line of descent.

A

True

24
Q

What color is the carrying case for the life saving training rope?

A

Yellow with black lettering

25
Q

T/F at the completion of each drill, the life saving training rope shall be removed from the carrying case and stored in a dark colored plastic bag in a cool, dry area of the company office?

A

True

26
Q

T/F the life saving training rope shall never be carried on the apparatus?

A

False. The life saving training rope shall not be carried on the apparatus except while transporting to drill sites, at which time it shall be under the complete control of the officer on duty

27
Q

What is the maximum number of times the life saving training rope may be used per end of the rope?

A

100 per end for a total of 200 slides.

28
Q

The life saving training rope may be used at a maximum hight of how many stories?

A

3 stories

29
Q

When using the life saving training rope, the landing mat is to be used in rope training operations to a maximum hight of how many stories?

A

3 stories

30
Q

T/F the life saving training rope’s landing mat may be positioned at any suitable location around the perimeter of the firehouse, including the sidewalk apron. The mat must be used only at the firehouse. It shall not be used at a remote site?

A

True

31
Q 
Deputy
Tony 
Hit
A 
Home
Run
Far
Far 
Away
A 
LSR is put O.O.S
DOUBT 
TWO PEOPLE
HEAT (loses strength at 300 degrees) (MELTS at 482)
ABRASIONS
HOCKLE
RUST (persistent)
FROZEN
FUMES
ACID
32
Q

Which Company’s repack the LSR on MONDAY’s.

A

Ladders Company
Squad
Rescue
9x Day tour

33
Q

Which company repacks the LSR on TUESDAY’s.

A

Engine Company’s
On
9x (day tour)

34
Q

LSR

When and Why would we use it.

A

3 INTENDED USES
A) Lower FF or PERSON to a place of SAFETY
B) Lower FF to REMOVE FF or PERSON to SAFETY
C) SINGLE SLIDE
USED AS A LAST RESORT

35
Q 
LSR
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
LENGTH
WORKLOAD
A

Diameter 9/16
Weight. 14 1/2 lbs
Length. 150 ft
Work load. 600 lbs

FDNY (103 decks)

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