Ladders, Ropes, and Knots Flashcards
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What is the primary use of a roof ladder's hooks?
Answer: To anchor the ladder over a roof ridge
The folding hooks at the top secure the ladder over the peak of a pitched roof for stability.
Which knot forms a fixed loop that will not slip or tighten under load?
Answer: Bowline
The bowline creates a secure, non-slipping fixed loop ideal for rescue and securing lines.
What type of rope is required for life-safety applications such as rescue?
Answer: Life-safety (rescue) rope meeting NFPA standards
Only life-safety rope that meets NFPA 1983 standards may be used for rescue and load-bearing operations.
Before each use, a firefighter should do what with a life-safety rope?
Answer: Inspect it for damage, cuts, and abrasions
Inspecting rope for cuts, abrasion, and discoloration ensures it is safe before any load is applied.
Which knot is commonly used to join two ropes of equal diameter?
Answer: Square (reef) knot
The square knot is used to join two ropes of the same diameter, though it should not bear life loads.
What is a 'standing part' of a rope?
Answer: The long inactive section not used in tying
The standing part is the section of rope not directly involved in forming the knot.
Why should a life-safety rope that has been subjected to an impact load be removed from service?
Answer: Internal fibers may be damaged and weakened even if it looks fine
Shock or impact loading can damage internal fibers invisibly, so the rope must be retired.