Ropes #6,7,&8 Search Rope Flashcards
How far apart are the distance knots?
25ft
T/F the search rope should be deployed in light to moderate heat and smoke conditions?
True
Directional knots are located _____ before distance knots when traveling in the direction of deployment?
18”
Can the search rope be used for lifting or lowering?
No
T/F the search rope is made of either 5/16th inch diameter white nylon or 7.5 mm diameter kernmantle design?
True
T/F The search rope is packed in a yellow carrying bag marked with the company number. Each rope has a company ID tag attached to the rope only?
False. The company ID tag is attached to the rope and another to the bag.
What is the most common reason nylon rope shrinks over time?
Moisture and temperature is the most common reasons.
Spacing between the distance knots is how far?
6”
T/F a single directional knot is located before all of the distance knots when traveling in the direction of deployment?
False their is no directional knot at the first 25ft knot
The directional knot is located how far before the distance knot?
18”
T/F A single directional knot will always be located closer to the tie off of exit?
True dat
When discussing the search rope what is the officers primary responsibility?
To coordinate the search
Can members conduct searches off the rope, out of contact with the rope?
Yes. The officer makes the decision
Search rope. If it become necessary to relieve a unit at forwarding point of the search, the relieving company should enter the are to be searched with which hand in contact with the rope?
Right
Search rope. The company being relieved should exit the IDLH with which hand in contact with the rope?
Right
