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9<br />

Skill Drill 9-3<br />

Inspecting Fire Department <strong>Ropes</strong><br />

• Inspect the rope after each use or at regular<br />

intervals.<br />

• Examine the core by looking for depressions, flat<br />

spots, or lumps.<br />

• Check the sheath by looking for discolorations,<br />

abrasions, flat spots, or anything embedded.<br />

• Remove the rope from service if it is damaged.

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