DTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FROM HIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLINE VERIFIED
A.
Can choker chains be used as an anchor strap for winch operations?
Yes
Choker chains can be used as an anchor strap for winch operations.
Should you use recovery straps as an anchor? Why or why not?
No
you should not use recovery straps as an anchor because recovery straps have
elastic properties unlike the static properties of tree trunk protectors/rigging straps,
or choker chains.
Should you use recovery straps, or tow straps to snatch another vehicle that is
stuck off road?
Recovery Straps.
Recovery straps have elasticity.
Always use recovery straps to snatch another vehicle that is stuck off road .
Tow straps should not be used for snatching another vehicle, because the lack of
elasticity in a tow strap may cause it to snap.
This one is a real brain buster buddy.....
What type of strap is used to pull one vehicle behind another one when the
wheels of a towed vehicle can move freely.
,This type of strap is typically made from polyester and does not have elastic
qualities.
A Tow Strap.
A tow strap is used to pull one vehicle behind another one, when the wheels of the
towed vehicle can move freely.
Tow straps are typically made from polyester and tow straps do not have elastic
qualities.
For review a recovery strap is made of nylon and does possess elastic properties.
However, recovery straps should only be used by one vehicle to snatch another
vehicle free.
Tow straps, polyester, non-elastic, tow
Recovery straps, nylon,elastic, snatch
Tow truck drivers wear nonelastic polyester shirts that must be dry cleaned
Strippers use nylon straps for the recovery of their elastic snatch
Whatever works.
As with almost everything in the fire service, what is the first step in winch
operation?
Safety.
Safety is the first step in winch operations.
As an any rope rescue scenario, the anchor points for winch operations should be
what?
,Secure and bomb proof
Anchor points should be secure and bomb proof for winch operations
How many wraps of rope should always be left on the winch spool
5 wraps
Five wraps of rope should always be left on the winch spool
Some experts, recommend placing two mats or coats on the winch rope. One at
the anchor point and another near the winch drum what is the distance that they
recommend that they be place from each?
8 to 10 feet from both.
A Matt or coat should be placed on the winch rope 8to10 feet from the anchor point
And the other
Should be placed 8 to 10 feet from the winch drum.
This is to absorb the energy in the winch rope should it fail during a pull and keep it
from decapitating a family midgets in the forrest. Elves I think is the preferred
nomenclature but I'm no expert.
What can you do to protect the driver within the winching vehicle?
Open the hood
When using an electric winch, how much slack should you leave in the rope
before engaging the winch so that it gives the winch time to reach full RPM before
it begins to pull.
Approximately 1 foot of slack
When using an electric winch, leave approximately 1 foot of slack in the rope before
engaging the winch, so that it gives the winch time to reach full RPM before it begins
to pull
, Should you ever wrap winch rope around an anchor, and attach it back onto itself?
No
You should never wrap a winch rope around an anchor, and attach it back to its self.
When selecting an anchor point try to ensure that the winch rope is as____________
as possible.
Straight.
When selecting an anchor point try to ensure that the winch rope is a straight as
possible .
Ensure the parking brake is set on the second vehicle
Ensure the second vehicle is in neutral.
Ensure the wheels of the second vehicle are properly chocked.
These are the things you should do if there is no natural anchor point and you are
using what is an anchor point?
A second vehicle.
In the event, there are no natural anchor points a second vehicle may act as an
anchor point.
Before using a second vehicle is an anchor point
Ensure that the parking brake is set on the second vehicle
Ensure that the second vehicle is in neutral
And ensure that the wheels of the second vehicle are properly chocked.
Should you attach an anchor strap to a tow ball?
No.
You should not attach an anchor strap to a tow ball for recovery operations.
A tow ball is designed to handle downward force of a trailer, not the pulling force of a
winch operation.
FROM HIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLINE VERIFIED
A.
Can choker chains be used as an anchor strap for winch operations?
Yes
Choker chains can be used as an anchor strap for winch operations.
Should you use recovery straps as an anchor? Why or why not?
No
you should not use recovery straps as an anchor because recovery straps have
elastic properties unlike the static properties of tree trunk protectors/rigging straps,
or choker chains.
Should you use recovery straps, or tow straps to snatch another vehicle that is
stuck off road?
Recovery Straps.
Recovery straps have elasticity.
Always use recovery straps to snatch another vehicle that is stuck off road .
Tow straps should not be used for snatching another vehicle, because the lack of
elasticity in a tow strap may cause it to snap.
This one is a real brain buster buddy.....
What type of strap is used to pull one vehicle behind another one when the
wheels of a towed vehicle can move freely.
,This type of strap is typically made from polyester and does not have elastic
qualities.
A Tow Strap.
A tow strap is used to pull one vehicle behind another one, when the wheels of the
towed vehicle can move freely.
Tow straps are typically made from polyester and tow straps do not have elastic
qualities.
For review a recovery strap is made of nylon and does possess elastic properties.
However, recovery straps should only be used by one vehicle to snatch another
vehicle free.
Tow straps, polyester, non-elastic, tow
Recovery straps, nylon,elastic, snatch
Tow truck drivers wear nonelastic polyester shirts that must be dry cleaned
Strippers use nylon straps for the recovery of their elastic snatch
Whatever works.
As with almost everything in the fire service, what is the first step in winch
operation?
Safety.
Safety is the first step in winch operations.
As an any rope rescue scenario, the anchor points for winch operations should be
what?
,Secure and bomb proof
Anchor points should be secure and bomb proof for winch operations
How many wraps of rope should always be left on the winch spool
5 wraps
Five wraps of rope should always be left on the winch spool
Some experts, recommend placing two mats or coats on the winch rope. One at
the anchor point and another near the winch drum what is the distance that they
recommend that they be place from each?
8 to 10 feet from both.
A Matt or coat should be placed on the winch rope 8to10 feet from the anchor point
And the other
Should be placed 8 to 10 feet from the winch drum.
This is to absorb the energy in the winch rope should it fail during a pull and keep it
from decapitating a family midgets in the forrest. Elves I think is the preferred
nomenclature but I'm no expert.
What can you do to protect the driver within the winching vehicle?
Open the hood
When using an electric winch, how much slack should you leave in the rope
before engaging the winch so that it gives the winch time to reach full RPM before
it begins to pull.
Approximately 1 foot of slack
When using an electric winch, leave approximately 1 foot of slack in the rope before
engaging the winch, so that it gives the winch time to reach full RPM before it begins
to pull
, Should you ever wrap winch rope around an anchor, and attach it back onto itself?
No
You should never wrap a winch rope around an anchor, and attach it back to its self.
When selecting an anchor point try to ensure that the winch rope is as____________
as possible.
Straight.
When selecting an anchor point try to ensure that the winch rope is a straight as
possible .
Ensure the parking brake is set on the second vehicle
Ensure the second vehicle is in neutral.
Ensure the wheels of the second vehicle are properly chocked.
These are the things you should do if there is no natural anchor point and you are
using what is an anchor point?
A second vehicle.
In the event, there are no natural anchor points a second vehicle may act as an
anchor point.
Before using a second vehicle is an anchor point
Ensure that the parking brake is set on the second vehicle
Ensure that the second vehicle is in neutral
And ensure that the wheels of the second vehicle are properly chocked.
Should you attach an anchor strap to a tow ball?
No.
You should not attach an anchor strap to a tow ball for recovery operations.
A tow ball is designed to handle downward force of a trailer, not the pulling force of a
winch operation.
