Rope Rescue Level 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what ratio do those teams not concerned with weight of their equipment use for SSSF? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 15:1
the load of a belay system is never ________, always _______ - CORRECT ANSWER -
static, dynamic
NFPA 1951 - CORRECT ANSWER - standard on protective ensembles for technical
rescue incidents
what should rope gloves be free of? - CORRECT ANSWER - contaminants including
glass shardsa and grease/oil
who should perform a final safety check when the system is prepared and the rescue team is
ready? - CORRECT ANSWER - two individuals who DID NOT build/assemble the
system
what is the purpose of load testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - ensures the proper setting of
all knots and components within the system are prepared to "take the load"
figure-eight on a bight - CORRECT ANSWER - used as an anchor knot that creates a
single loop that will not slip
figure eight on a bend - CORRECT ANSWER - used to tie two ropes together for load-
bearing purposes
prusiks hitch - CORRECT ANSWER - serves as a "soft" rope grab around a larger
diameter rope
, class 1 harness weigh load - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 300 lbs
class 2 harness weight load - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 600 lbs
Class 3 harness (full body harness) weigh load - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 600 lbs
what type of load should you never attach to equipment loops? - CORRECT ANSWER -
live loads
what should the system that is planned out match? - CORRECT ANSWER - anticipated
load
what type of environments do high angle rescues occur in? - CORRECT ANSWER -
environments where lifeline support is essential for safety because the weight of the load if
carried by the rope system
what is the primary hazardnof high angle rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER - sharp
elevation differences
what are secondary hazards to high angle rope rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER - features
of terrain including: lack of adequate anchor points, loose debris or falling rock, sharp edges and
abrasive surfaces
US&R squad leader - CORRECT ANSWER - overall responsibility. communicates with
team leader. maintains accountability
belayer - CORRECT ANSWER - belay in case of fall
edge tender - CORRECT ANSWER - relay commands/signals from the rescue team to
those controlling the mainline and belay line. responsible for the edge protection
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what ratio do those teams not concerned with weight of their equipment use for SSSF? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 15:1
the load of a belay system is never ________, always _______ - CORRECT ANSWER -
static, dynamic
NFPA 1951 - CORRECT ANSWER - standard on protective ensembles for technical
rescue incidents
what should rope gloves be free of? - CORRECT ANSWER - contaminants including
glass shardsa and grease/oil
who should perform a final safety check when the system is prepared and the rescue team is
ready? - CORRECT ANSWER - two individuals who DID NOT build/assemble the
system
what is the purpose of load testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - ensures the proper setting of
all knots and components within the system are prepared to "take the load"
figure-eight on a bight - CORRECT ANSWER - used as an anchor knot that creates a
single loop that will not slip
figure eight on a bend - CORRECT ANSWER - used to tie two ropes together for load-
bearing purposes
prusiks hitch - CORRECT ANSWER - serves as a "soft" rope grab around a larger
diameter rope
, class 1 harness weigh load - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 300 lbs
class 2 harness weight load - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 600 lbs
Class 3 harness (full body harness) weigh load - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 600 lbs
what type of load should you never attach to equipment loops? - CORRECT ANSWER -
live loads
what should the system that is planned out match? - CORRECT ANSWER - anticipated
load
what type of environments do high angle rescues occur in? - CORRECT ANSWER -
environments where lifeline support is essential for safety because the weight of the load if
carried by the rope system
what is the primary hazardnof high angle rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER - sharp
elevation differences
what are secondary hazards to high angle rope rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER - features
of terrain including: lack of adequate anchor points, loose debris or falling rock, sharp edges and
abrasive surfaces
US&R squad leader - CORRECT ANSWER - overall responsibility. communicates with
team leader. maintains accountability
belayer - CORRECT ANSWER - belay in case of fall
edge tender - CORRECT ANSWER - relay commands/signals from the rescue team to
those controlling the mainline and belay line. responsible for the edge protection
