Evfd Ifsta Essentials Of Fire Fighting 7 Ch 7

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Block Creel Construction

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Method of manufacturing rope without any knots or splices; a continuous strand of fiber runs the entire length of the ropes core

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Braid-on-Braid Rope

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Rope that consists of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone patterned sheath

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Braided Rope

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Rope constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together (similar to braiding hair)

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Clove Hitch

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Knot that consists of two half hitches; its principal use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose

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Dynamic Rope

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rope designed to stretch under load, reducing the shock of impact after a fall

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Hitch

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temporary knot that falls apart if teh object held by the rope is removed

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Impact Load

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Dynamic and sudden load placed on a rope, typically during a fall

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Kernmantle Rope

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rope that consists of a protective shield (mantle) over the load-bearing core strands (kern)

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Laid Rope

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ope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together

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Life Safety Rope

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Rope designed exclusively for rescue and other emergency operations; used to raise, lower, and support people at an incident or during training

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Mechanical Advantage

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Advantage created when levers, pulleys, and other tools re used to make work easier during rope rescue or while lifting heavy objects

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Natural Fiber Rope

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Utility rope made of manila, sisal, or cotton; not accepted for life safety applications

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Overhand Safety Knot

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Supplemental knot tied to prevent the primary knot from failing; prevents the running end of the rope from slipping back thorugh the primary knot

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Rope Log

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Record of all use, maintenance, and inspection throughout a rope's working life; also includes the product label and manufacturer's recommendations

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Running Part

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Free end of the rope used for hoisting, pulling or belaying

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Standing Part

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Middle of the rope, between the working end and the running part

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Static Rope

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Rope designed not to stretch under load

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Synthetic Fiber Rope

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Rope made from continuous, synthetic fibers running the entire length of the rope; it is strong, easy to maintain, and resists mildew and rotting

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Tag Line

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Non-load-bearing rope attached to a hoisted object to help steer it in a desired direction prevent it from spinning or snagging on obstructions, or act as a safety line

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Utility Rope

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Rope designed for any use except rescue; can be sued to hoist equipment, secure unstable objects, or cordon off an area

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Webbing

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Device used for creating anchors and lashings, or for packaging patients and rescuers; typically constructed from the same material as synthetic rope

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Working End

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End of the rope used to tie a knot

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What type of rope is used to raise, lower, or support firefighters during training?

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Life Safety Rope

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NFPA 1983 specifies that only rope of __________ using continuous filament virgin fiber for load-bearing elements is suitable for life safety applications.

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block creel construction

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In order to be reused in life safety situations, NFPA 1983 requires that the ropes:

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be free of any abraisions or visible damage

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Life safety rope must be removed from service after it is subjected to:

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impact loading

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How is life safety rope typically identified?

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The ends of the rope are marked with a unit number

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Life safety rope should be removed from service if it:

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has been used as utility rope

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What does it mean when life safety rope has been downgraded?

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it has been converted into utility rope

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How does NFPA 1983 address requirements for utility rope used in fire fighting operations?

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There are no NFPA requirements

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In what ways are natural fiber and synthetic fiber ropes used in the fire service?

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Natural fiber can be used for utility rope; synthetic is used for life safety

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What type of rope loses its strength when it gets wet and rots rapidly?

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natural fiber

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What is an advantage of rope constructed from materials such as polypropylene, Polysteel, or polyester?

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Lightweight yet very strong

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What is an advantage of rope constructed from materials such as manila, hemp, or cotton?

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More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope

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The function of the sheath portion of kernmantle rope is to:

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protect the core from abrasion and contamination

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How is kernmantle rope unique from other types of rope?

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it is composed of a braided covering over a core of the main load-bearing strands

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In which situation would a dynamic (High-stretch) kernmantle rope be used?

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when loang falls are a possibility

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What is the difference between laid (twisted) rope and braided rope?

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braided rope is less likely to twist during use than laid rope

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What is the difference between braid-on-braid rope and kernmantle rope?

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Kernmantle rope resists abrasion better than braid-on-braid rope

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What is the purpose of a rope log?

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Document use and inspections of rope

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How should kernmantle rope be inspected?

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Put slight tension on the rope while feeling it

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A sour, musty, or acidic smell indicates ____________ within natural rope.

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rot

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What type of flaw is typically NOT associated with inspction of synthetic rope?

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powering between strands

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When inspecting braid-on-braid rope, what action shoudl be taken if the sheath slides on the core?

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Cute the end of the rope, pull off the excess material, and then seal the end

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What is a general consideration for maintaining rope in good, working condition?

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rope can be weakened from constant vibration against apparatus compartment surfaces

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What should be avoided when cleaning synthetic fiber ropes?

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drying or storage in direct sunlight

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What should be avoided when clenaing natural fiber ropes?

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Washing with soap and water

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Product label and manufacturer's instructions must be included in a __________.

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Rope Log

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When storing rope, firefighters should:

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store rope in an unheated area with freely circulating air currents

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The best method for storing rope is to place it into a nylon or canvas storage bag becasue:

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it can be deployed quickly

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When tying knots, which part of the rope is the free end that is used for hoisting or pulling?

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the running part

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The working end of a rope is the:

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section used to tie the knot or hitch

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The process of tightening knots until snug and removing all the slack is called:

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dressing the knot

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What method is used for ensurign that a knot does not fail from repeated loading and unloading?

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tying an overhand knot in the tail of the working end

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What make a knot suitable for use in the fire servicve?

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secure under load

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A bight, loop and round turn are all types of:

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bends in a knot

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What is the purpose of tying an overhand safety knot?

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to eliminate the danger of the running end of the rope slipping back thorugh the knot

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A clove hitch can be formed on the ends or ______________ of the rope.

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in the middle

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A figure-eight bend is:

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a means of tying ropes of equal diameter together

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What is a figure-eight follow through?

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a follow thorugh is basically a figure-eight on a bight that is around an object

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Which type of knot is preferred for joining two pieces of webbing or the ends of the same pieces when a loop is needed?

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Water knot

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What type of equipment must never be hoisted?

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pressurized cylinders

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What will help prevent tools from spinning or snapping while being hoisted?

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tag lines

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What is a safety guideline for hoisting tools and equipment?

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Use the hand-over-hand method to maintain control of the rope

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The procedure for hoisting flat-head axe and _________ is the same.

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pick-head axe

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What is utility rope used for in rescue operations?

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hoisting tools and equipment

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What is an appropriate use for utility rope at an emergency scene?

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establishing a control zone perimeter

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In what type of situations are search lines likely to be used?

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teams deployed in dark, smoke-filled spaces

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What are utility rope and webbing likely to be sued for during vehicle rescue incidents?

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object stabilization