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Line |
A line in the fire service is a rope cut to a specific length for a particular purpose |
Rope cut for a task |
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Pouch Line |
4 metre line cut from a length of rope |
4 metre |
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Vegetable fibre |
Manila |
Capital of Philippines |
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Synthetic fibre |
Nylon |
Silky material |
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Metal (Line Manufacture) |
Steel Cables |
Hard material |
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Right hand lay |
Ropes which are twisted right handed |
Right handed |
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Left hand lay |
Ropes which are twisted left handed |
Left handed |
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What are ropes manufactured from? |
Yarns > Strands > Ropes |
Y S R |
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Whippings |
Binding at each end of the ropes which prevents the strands from unraveling |
Ends of ropes |
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Benefits of synthetic fibre? |
• float on water • not affected by mildew or rot • twice as strong as vegetarian fibres |
Water, rot and twice as strong |
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Types of Line Deterioration? |
• Local Abrasion • Cuts and Contusions • Overloading • Heat • Prolonged sunlight exposure • Chemical Attack |
L.C.O.H.P.C |
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Short Line |
• used when long lines are too awkward (securing suction hoses) • A general purpose line • made of polypropylene • 15.5m long |
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Long Line |
• used to haul equipment and hoses aloft • a general purpose line • made of polypropylene • 31m long |
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Pouch Line |
• used for lashing a branch in position if needed to be left unattended • a general purpose line carried by all Firefighters • made of plaited Nylon • 4m long |
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When are lines to be tested? |
• on acceptance • after operational use • quarterly • annually at workshops |
Before, during, after |
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Equipment check process? |
• Inspection • Carrier • Stowage (short line) |
I.C.S |
