Low Angle Rope Rescue UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How is low angle defined? - CORRECT ANSWER - As any sloped surface a firefighter
can travel up or down using the surface as the primary means of support. Approximately 45
degrees from horizontal to lower.
How is hight angle defined? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anything over 45 degrees where
the firefighter's full weight will be borne by the rope at any time.
Who is issued a low angle rope bag? - CORRECT ANSWER - Each engine company
What does a low angle kit contain? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rope 200' 1
Anchor Strap 12' 1
Webbing 20' 4 (Colored)
Prusik Sling Short 2
Prusik Sling Long 2
Prusik Minding Pulley 1
Carabiners 5
______ and ______ is an important concern in any rope incident. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety and efficiency
As with any rescue, the level of risk taken will directly depend on what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The victim and their viability
What are the first 5 tasks that a rescuer must do when arriving on scene of a rope rescue? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Ensure that Technical Rescue Team is responding.
,2) As you approach, stage apparatus effectively for it's anchor points
3) Take Command
4) Perform a size up
5) Secure a perimeter
What are the 4 things a size up should include? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Number of
victims, their location and condition
2) Determine slope, low or high angle
3) Determine area hazards- utilities, water, HAZMAT, etc
4) Determine if rope rescue team is required
What type of rope does PF&R use? - CORRECT ANSWER - Static Kernmantel type
construction
The Static rope's low stretch is what? - CORRECT ANSWER - only 2% at working loads
and no more than 20% at failure
Which part of the rope is 70% of it's strength? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Kern (Or
core)
Which part of the rope is 30% of it's strength? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Mantel
(Outer Sheath, also protects the core)
What's the length of PF&R's rope and where is it stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - 200'
and it's stored in a rope bag.
Why don't you want to walk on ropes? - CORRECT ANSWER - It may force dirt and grit
into the mantel/sheath resulting in possible abrasions of the sheath.
, What should you protect the rope from? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sharp bends, edges or
sharp objects.
If a sharp edge is unavoidable, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pad the area
with any available padding such as carpet, floor mats, or other similar protection.
What else should rope be protected from? When? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemical and
physical damage when in use as well as when in storage.
Where should you not store rope or webbing? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the same
compartment as batteries or other chemicals
T/F: You can use rope and rope rescue related items for any operations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - False; only use them from rope rescue related operations.
Where should wet rope or webbing be hung to let it dry? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
In a shaded dry place until completely dry. Mildew can damage rope.
If rope becomes soiled or muddy, how should it be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Soaked for 30 minutes then thoroughly rinsed and hung to dry.
Can soap be used on rope? What should be used to wash rope? Where is it found? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No, A special rope wash is available if needed at station 1.
What are the two ways to inspect a rope? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visually and hands-on
When should inspections be done? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every time the rope is loaded
back into the bag.
If you find smooth or glossy spots on a rope what does that indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Heat damage
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How is low angle defined? - CORRECT ANSWER - As any sloped surface a firefighter
can travel up or down using the surface as the primary means of support. Approximately 45
degrees from horizontal to lower.
How is hight angle defined? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anything over 45 degrees where
the firefighter's full weight will be borne by the rope at any time.
Who is issued a low angle rope bag? - CORRECT ANSWER - Each engine company
What does a low angle kit contain? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rope 200' 1
Anchor Strap 12' 1
Webbing 20' 4 (Colored)
Prusik Sling Short 2
Prusik Sling Long 2
Prusik Minding Pulley 1
Carabiners 5
______ and ______ is an important concern in any rope incident. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety and efficiency
As with any rescue, the level of risk taken will directly depend on what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The victim and their viability
What are the first 5 tasks that a rescuer must do when arriving on scene of a rope rescue? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Ensure that Technical Rescue Team is responding.
,2) As you approach, stage apparatus effectively for it's anchor points
3) Take Command
4) Perform a size up
5) Secure a perimeter
What are the 4 things a size up should include? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Number of
victims, their location and condition
2) Determine slope, low or high angle
3) Determine area hazards- utilities, water, HAZMAT, etc
4) Determine if rope rescue team is required
What type of rope does PF&R use? - CORRECT ANSWER - Static Kernmantel type
construction
The Static rope's low stretch is what? - CORRECT ANSWER - only 2% at working loads
and no more than 20% at failure
Which part of the rope is 70% of it's strength? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Kern (Or
core)
Which part of the rope is 30% of it's strength? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Mantel
(Outer Sheath, also protects the core)
What's the length of PF&R's rope and where is it stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - 200'
and it's stored in a rope bag.
Why don't you want to walk on ropes? - CORRECT ANSWER - It may force dirt and grit
into the mantel/sheath resulting in possible abrasions of the sheath.
, What should you protect the rope from? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sharp bends, edges or
sharp objects.
If a sharp edge is unavoidable, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pad the area
with any available padding such as carpet, floor mats, or other similar protection.
What else should rope be protected from? When? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemical and
physical damage when in use as well as when in storage.
Where should you not store rope or webbing? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the same
compartment as batteries or other chemicals
T/F: You can use rope and rope rescue related items for any operations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - False; only use them from rope rescue related operations.
Where should wet rope or webbing be hung to let it dry? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
In a shaded dry place until completely dry. Mildew can damage rope.
If rope becomes soiled or muddy, how should it be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Soaked for 30 minutes then thoroughly rinsed and hung to dry.
Can soap be used on rope? What should be used to wash rope? Where is it found? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No, A special rope wash is available if needed at station 1.
What are the two ways to inspect a rope? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visually and hands-on
When should inspections be done? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every time the rope is loaded
back into the bag.
If you find smooth or glossy spots on a rope what does that indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Heat damage
