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The primary assessment of rope rescue begins with the ___________ and continues
throughout the response - ANSWER>>Initial dispatch
The inital hazard assessment is provided by the _____ difference -
ANSWER>>Elevation
The double loop figure eight reduces rope strength by __ percent - ANSWER>>18
percent
The inline figure eight reduces rope strength by __ percent - ANSWER>>25 percent
The butterfly knot reduces rope strength by __ percent - ANSWER>>25 percent
The secondary system in a compound system is always the _____ or ____ advantage
as the primary, never less than - ANSWER>>Same or greater
A PCD is always placed as far_______ within a haul system as possible -
ANSWER>>Forward
In _____ systems, the end of the rope is attached to the anchor and the PCD is
attached
to the haul line - ANSWER>>Even
In ____ systems, the end of the rope is attached to the load and the PCD is attached to
the load line - ANSWER>>Odd
When fall factors greater than .__ are anticipated, dynamic rope should be used -
ANSWER>>.25
_ _____ is a method by which a potential fall distance is controlled to minimize damage
, to equipment and or injury to live load - ANSWER>>Belay
The _______ should be set up first in all operations - ANSWER>>Belay
Personal belay devices are typically rated for a ___-person load - ANSWER>>One-
person
A ______________ washing machine is the easiest way to clean rope - ANSWER>>Front-
loading
Wet rope should be _____ dried in a cool, shady place - ANSWER>>Air
All rope should be inspected ______ and ______ each use according to manufacturer's
recommendation - ANSWER>>Before and after
Ropes are generally retired if over ___ the outer sheath yarns are broken, if the rope
was severely ______ _______, it has soft, mushy parts, or ____________ is present -
ANSWER>>Half, shock-loaded, sheath penetration
NFPA ______ requires a record be kept documenting the use of each life safety rope -
ANSWER>>NFPA 1500
_ _______ is the damaging wear on a rope caused by rubbing - ANSWER>>Abrasion
Abrasions can cause life safety rope to ____ in rescue situations - ANSWER>>Fail
_ ____________ are considered the best protection for moving rope - ANSWER>>Edge
rollers
Some examples of improvised edge padding are ______ ______, _________ , and sections
of _________ _ - ANSWER>>Bunker gear, rope bags, and fire hose
Auxiliary equipment includes items known as _______ and ______ -
ANSWER>>Hardware and software