IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 7: Ropes and

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 7: Ropes and

Knots

• According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety

rope? (277) [4.3.20]

• Sisal fibers
• Cotton fibers
• Block creel construction
• Braided rope construction - ANSWER C.

Block creel construction

• In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it

must NOT be: (278) [4.3.20]

• the same color as utility rope.
• exposed to heat or direct flame.
• made of block creel construction.
• stored in apparatus compartments. - ANSWER
• exposed to heat or direct flame.
• Life safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: (278) 1 / 3

[4.3.20]

• used for a water rescue.
• used more than ten times.
• subjected to an impact load.
• subjected to temperatures below freezing. - ANSWER
• subjected to an impact load.

4. At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)

[43.20]

• a rescue or hoisting operation .
• creating a control zone perimeter.
• rescuing a victim from swift water.
• supporting a firefighter who is rappelling. - ANSWER
• creating a control zone perimeter
• What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope? (279) [4.3.20]
• Must be replaced often
• Prone to mold and mildew
• Cannot support heavy loads
• Melts when exposed to heat - ANSWER
• Melts when exposed to heat 2 / 3

5. Synthetic fiber rope: (279) [4.3.20]

• is difficult to clean, inspect, and maintain.
• has a longer life span than natural fiber rope.
• is made from materials such as sisal or hemp.
• should not be used for life safety applications - ANSWER
• should not be used for life safety applications

7. Natural fiber ropes: (279) [4.3.20]

• should not be used as utility rope.
• melt when exposed to heat or flame.
• should not be used for life safety applications.
• are resistant to mold, mildew, and chemical damage. - ANSWER
• should not be used for life safety applications.
• What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? (279)
• Resistant to mold and mildew
• Longer life span than synthetic rope
• Can be used for life safety applications
• More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope - ANSWER
• More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope
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