SRT Rope Systems and Throw Bags 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a 'live bait' rope rescue technique?

Accepted Answer

Allow a swimmer to be tethered and ferried across the current

Answer

The live bait technique tethers a swimming rescuer to a shore-based rope team, allowing the rescuer to enter the current, reach the victim, and be safely pendulum-swung back to shore.

Question 2

In a swiftwater rope system, what is a 'downstream V' used for?

Accepted Answer

Positioning a rope to intercept and guide floating victims

Answer

A downstream V rope configuration, set across the current at an angle, funnels a victim or swimmer toward a recovery point on shore.

Question 3

When setting a rope across a river as a tag line, the rope should be rigged:

Accepted Answer

Angled downstream and sagging slightly above the water

Answer

A slight downstream angle and sag prevents the rope from catching on obstacles and reduces the risk of rope entrapment for the victim or rescuers.

Question 4

What rope material is most commonly used for swiftwater rescue throw bags due to its buoyancy and low water absorption?

Accepted Answer

Polypropylene

Answer

Polypropylene floats on water and absorbs very little moisture, making it ideal for swiftwater applications where the rope must remain on the surface.

Question 5

After a successful throw bag rescue, the rope should be inspected for:

Accepted Answer

Core damage, cuts, abrasion, and knots

Answer

Core damage, cuts, abrasion, and heat-generated knots (heat welding from fast rope friction) can critically reduce the rope's working strength.

(SRT) Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification Practice Test

(SRT) Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification Practice Test

SRT Rope Systems and Throw Bags 2