Ropes & Knots.pdf - Los Angeles County Firefighters Association
Ropes & Knots.pdf - Los Angeles County Firefighters Association
Ropes & Knots.pdf - Los Angeles County Firefighters Association
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10<br />
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />
CONTEXT TRAINING PROGRAM<br />
RATERS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS<br />
ROPES AND KNOTS<br />
1. What is the design of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fire Department ropes?<br />
A. Static Nylon Kernmantle<br />
2. The strongest part of the rope is?<br />
A. The core (kern)<br />
3. The breaking strength of Static Kernmantle Life Line is?<br />
A. 9000 lbs.<br />
4. What is the safety margin and working strength of Life Line?<br />
A. 15:1, 600 lbs.<br />
5. What are the working and breaking strengths of 3/8-inch equipment line rope?<br />
A. 300 lbs., 3000 lbs.<br />
6. At what temperature does Static Kernmantle rope yellow?<br />
A. 300 F.<br />
7. How often shall rope be checked?<br />
A. Monthly<br />
8. How many recognized knots does the Department have?<br />
A. Fourteen (14)<br />
9. What shall be used to protect ropes from abrasive edges?<br />
A. Scuff Pads or Hose Rollers
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