HIGH ANGLE RESCUE EXAM 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
What should the first-in ladder company do upon arrival? - Answer-The Senior Captain
should try to locate the victim(s) on the side of the building to determine if the rescue
rope will reach them.
How should the first-in ladder company determine the length of rope needed to reach
the victim(s)? - Answer-Count the number of floors from the top of the building down to
the victim(s) to determine the length of rope needed.
What is the approximate height of the building's floors? - Answer-The approximate
height of the building's floors ranges from 10 to 15 feet.
What should the first-in ladder company do to establish a Top Control Hot Zone? -
Answer-Establish a Top Control Hot Zone of 100 feet from the edge of the building and
keep all non-essential personnel out.
What should the first-in ladder company do to locate adequate anchor points for rope
systems? - Answer-Locate adequate anchor points for rope systems.
What should the first-in ladder company do if the victim(s) can be reached with a
Rescue Rope? - Answer-If the victim(s) can be reached with a Rescue Rope and at the
officer's discretion, proceed with the rescue.
What should the first-in ladder company do if the victim(s) cannot be reached with a
Rescue Rope? - Answer-If the victim(s) cannot be reached with a Rescue Rope,
consider alternative rescue methods.
What should the first-in ladder company do if the victim(s) cannot be reached with a
Rescue Rope and there are no alternative rescue methods? - Answer-If the victim(s)
cannot be reached with a Rescue Rope and there are no alternative rescue methods,
wait for the Technical Rescue Team.
What is a Figure 8-on a Bight? - Answer-A knot tied in the end of a rope.
What is an Overhand Safety Knot? - Answer-A knot tied in the end of a rope.
What is an Auto-Locking Carabiner? - Answer-A type of carabiner that locks
automatically.
, Why is it important to maintain visual and verbal contact with the victim until the Rescue
Truck arrives? - Answer-To ensure the safety and well-being of the victim.
What is an equipment staging area? - Answer-An area designated for storing rescue
equipment.
What is a salvage cover? - Answer-A cover used to protect equipment in the staging
area.
Who is the REO in a Technical Rescue Team? - Answer-The Technical Rescue Captain
and/or Technical Rescue Command.
What is the role of the REO? - Answer-To make assignments related to the rescue.
What type of harness should be used for high angle rescues? - Answer-Type III full
body harness issued by HFD.
What type of hardware should be used for high angle rescues? - Answer-HFD issued
hardware such as carabiners, gibbs, pulleys, webbing, and slings.
What type of ropes should be used for high angle rescues? - Answer-HFD issued
Rescue Ropes.
How many lines should be attached to a rescuer or patient being hauled or lowered? -
Answer-Two lines.
Where should the primary line be attached to? - Answer-The waist belt D ring.
Where should the safety line be attached to? - Answer-The D ring located in the upper
middle back.
Can the REO modify the attachment arrangement for safety reasons? - Answer-Yes, if 2
separate attachment points are maintained.
What should be done with a rescue rope after a live rescue? - Answer-Tagged and
placed out-of-service, then replaced.
What guideline should be followed for replacing a rescue rope? - Answer-Rescue Rope
Guideline (ref. II-08 Rescue Rope Section 6.03)
Who should submit a report of use for the rescue rope? - Answer-Technical Rescue
Extrication Officer and/or company officer.
Who should the report of use be submitted to? - Answer-Technical Rescue Command
Office, Shift Commander, and respective District Chief.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
What should the first-in ladder company do upon arrival? - Answer-The Senior Captain
should try to locate the victim(s) on the side of the building to determine if the rescue
rope will reach them.
How should the first-in ladder company determine the length of rope needed to reach
the victim(s)? - Answer-Count the number of floors from the top of the building down to
the victim(s) to determine the length of rope needed.
What is the approximate height of the building's floors? - Answer-The approximate
height of the building's floors ranges from 10 to 15 feet.
What should the first-in ladder company do to establish a Top Control Hot Zone? -
Answer-Establish a Top Control Hot Zone of 100 feet from the edge of the building and
keep all non-essential personnel out.
What should the first-in ladder company do to locate adequate anchor points for rope
systems? - Answer-Locate adequate anchor points for rope systems.
What should the first-in ladder company do if the victim(s) can be reached with a
Rescue Rope? - Answer-If the victim(s) can be reached with a Rescue Rope and at the
officer's discretion, proceed with the rescue.
What should the first-in ladder company do if the victim(s) cannot be reached with a
Rescue Rope? - Answer-If the victim(s) cannot be reached with a Rescue Rope,
consider alternative rescue methods.
What should the first-in ladder company do if the victim(s) cannot be reached with a
Rescue Rope and there are no alternative rescue methods? - Answer-If the victim(s)
cannot be reached with a Rescue Rope and there are no alternative rescue methods,
wait for the Technical Rescue Team.
What is a Figure 8-on a Bight? - Answer-A knot tied in the end of a rope.
What is an Overhand Safety Knot? - Answer-A knot tied in the end of a rope.
What is an Auto-Locking Carabiner? - Answer-A type of carabiner that locks
automatically.
, Why is it important to maintain visual and verbal contact with the victim until the Rescue
Truck arrives? - Answer-To ensure the safety and well-being of the victim.
What is an equipment staging area? - Answer-An area designated for storing rescue
equipment.
What is a salvage cover? - Answer-A cover used to protect equipment in the staging
area.
Who is the REO in a Technical Rescue Team? - Answer-The Technical Rescue Captain
and/or Technical Rescue Command.
What is the role of the REO? - Answer-To make assignments related to the rescue.
What type of harness should be used for high angle rescues? - Answer-Type III full
body harness issued by HFD.
What type of hardware should be used for high angle rescues? - Answer-HFD issued
hardware such as carabiners, gibbs, pulleys, webbing, and slings.
What type of ropes should be used for high angle rescues? - Answer-HFD issued
Rescue Ropes.
How many lines should be attached to a rescuer or patient being hauled or lowered? -
Answer-Two lines.
Where should the primary line be attached to? - Answer-The waist belt D ring.
Where should the safety line be attached to? - Answer-The D ring located in the upper
middle back.
Can the REO modify the attachment arrangement for safety reasons? - Answer-Yes, if 2
separate attachment points are maintained.
What should be done with a rescue rope after a live rescue? - Answer-Tagged and
placed out-of-service, then replaced.
What guideline should be followed for replacing a rescue rope? - Answer-Rescue Rope
Guideline (ref. II-08 Rescue Rope Section 6.03)
Who should submit a report of use for the rescue rope? - Answer-Technical Rescue
Extrication Officer and/or company officer.
Who should the report of use be submitted to? - Answer-Technical Rescue Command
Office, Shift Commander, and respective District Chief.
