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Define, what is a line? |
A rope that is cut to a specific length for a specific purpose is defined in the fire service as a line. Lines are a carried on fire appliances and used for a variety of tasks. |
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What's are ropes made of? |
Either -vegetable fibre(manila) -synthetic fibres(nylon) -metal(steel cable) |
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How are ropes manufactured? |
Fitness are twisted into yarns, yarns are twisted into strands, strands are twisted into rope. Additional info-Ropes can be twisted(laid up) right-handed(right-hand lay) or left-handed(called a left-hand lay Bindings at each end are called whippings |
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How can lines deteriorate? |
-Local abrasion -Cuts and contusions -Overloading -Heat -Prolonged exposure to sunlight -Chemical attack |
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The description of long lines? |
-A general purpose line -Made of polypropylene -31m long |
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What is the description of a shirt line |
-A general purpose line -Made of polypropylene -15.5m long |
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What key points describe a pouch line |
-A general purpose line carried by all firefighters -Made of plaited nylon -4m long |
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When and how lines are tested. |
Lines are tested •On acceptance •After Operational use •Quaterly •Annually at workshops Inspection •examine 300mm sections •inspect all sides Inspection •examine 300mm sections •inspect all sides•slightly untwist to check internal damage•check whipping Inspection •examine 300mm sections •inspect all sides•slightly untwist to check internal damage•check whipping Inspection •examine 300mm sections •inspect all sides•slightly untwist to check internal damage•check whipping Inspection •examine 300mm sections •inspect all sides•slightly untwist to check internal damage•check whipping •slightly untwist to check internal damage •check whipping |
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