IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 7

IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 7 According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make a life safety rope? - ANSWER Block creel construction In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: - ANSWER Exposed to heat or direct flame Light safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: - ANSWER Subjected to an impact load At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: - ANSWER Creating a control zone perimeter What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope? - ANSWER Melts when exposed to heat Synthetic Fiber Rope: - ANSWER has a longer life span than natural fiber rope. Natural fiber rope: - ANSWER should not be used for life safety applications. What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? - ANSWER More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim or fire fighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope? - ANSWER Dynamic kernmantle rope