Rope Rescue/Equipment/Inventory

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Contents 1 Cordage 2 Webbing 3 Sewn slings 4 Carabiners 5 Pulleys 6 Brake bars 7 Helmets 8 Harnesses 9 Gibbs ascenders 10 Figure 8 descender 11 Rope washer 12 Bags 12.1 Rope Bag 1 (orange) 12.2 Rope Bag 2 (orange) 12.3 Rope Rescue Bag 3 (black) 12.4 Rope Rescue Bag 4 (black) 12.5 Rope Rescue Bag 5 (small blue) 12.6 Rope Rescue Bag 6 (small blue) 12.7 Rope Rescue Bag 7 (large blue) 13 Weight 14 History

Cordage

• 60m 11mm yellow (red) rope
• 60m 11mm blue (orange) rope
• 60m 10.5mm orange (purple gold) rope (retired)
• 60m 11mm white (blue) rope (retired)

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• 1.35m 8mm purple (orange, green) cord
• 1.65m 8mm gold (purple, green) cord

• 10m 8mm red (purple, blue) cord

• 7mm purple cord (retired)

Webbing

Webbing should be cut to standardized lengths and colour coded by length.

From the PEP Team Member Manual, page 3-10:

• 3m - blue
• 5m - red
• 10m - yellow (but we substitute green if yellow not available)

Each piece of webbing should have its length marked at both ends. Typically on the side without the traces. E.g. "3M".

One end should be marked "PINCHER SAR" followed by a unique number. Typically on the side with the traces, "PINCHER" above the line and "SAR ##" below.

• highest numbered webbing: Pincher SAR 32

The year of manufacture (or if unknown the earliest known year of history) should be marked on one end. The description of the webbing should be added below.

• odd red lengths
• odd blue lengths
• 1.5m green lengths
• 3m blue lengths
• 5m red lengths
• 7m black lengths
• 10m green lengths

Log
15 - lengths of 1" tubular webbing, as detailed below

• 2002-09-07 inventory 7 lengths after training (2 missing)
• 2010-05-04 add new stock to 17
• 2010-05-12 numbered several not-yet numbered pieces, bring max to PINCHER SAR 32

Sewn slings

• Description:
• Strength: unknown
• Manufacturer: unknown
• Model: unknown
• Manufacture Date: unknown
• Acquired: 1999 donation
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 2011-09-22 inventory: 6

Carabiners

• /tear-drop carabiners
• /oval carabiners
• /offset-D carabiners

Pulleys

• /double pulleys
• /SMC single pulleys
• /plastic pulleys
• /mini pulleys

Brake bars

2 - 6 bar friction devices (brakebars)

• Description:
• Strength: unknown
• Manufacturer: SMC
• Model: unknown
• Manufacture Date: unknown
• Acquired: 1999 donation
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 1999 inspected okay by MEC
  • 2011-09-22 inventory: 1 missing: 1

Helmets

• Description: 2 Petzl Elios helmets size 1 (orange adjusting roller)
• Notices:
• Size: Size 1: 48-56cm
• Strength:
• Manufacturer: Petzl
• Model: Elios
• Manufacture Date:
• Lot Number:
• Acquired: 2003-03-29 MEC
• Price: $70.00
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC
  • 2009-09-23 inventory: 1 missing: 1

• Description: 4 Petzl Elios helmets size 1 (orange adjusting roller)
• Notices:
• Size: Size 1: 53-61cm
• Strength:
• Manufacturer: Petzl
• Model: Elios
• Manufacture Date:
• Lot Number:
• Acquired: 2003-03-29 MEC
• Price: $70.00
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC
  • 2009-09-23 inventory: 3 missing: 1

Harnesses

2 - sit harnesses

• 1 marked “Bruce”
• Description:
• Notices: Replace if worn, abraded, cut or damaged. Avoid sharp edges (pad if necessary). Avoid exposure to acids and strong sunlight. Do not exceed safe working load of 580 lbs. Do not use this product without proper training. Make sure any instructions provided are fully understood. Clean with mild detergent and water. Inspect thoroughly before each use.
• Size: 30 – 44 waist
• Strength: 580 lbs, NFPA Standard 1990 Class 2, ANSI A10.14 Class 4
• Manufacturer: Roco Rescue, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 800-647-7626, Bashlin Industries Inc.
• Model: R112
• Manufacture Date: 1993-02-09
• Lot Number: RO2093
• Acquired: 1999 donated
• Price:
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 1999 inspected okay by MEC
  • 2011-09-22 inventory: 1 missing: 1

Gibbs ascenders

4 - Gibbs ascenders

• Description:
• Strength: unknown
• Manufacturer: Gibbs
• Model: unknown
• Manufacture Date: unknown
• Acquired: 1999 donation
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 1999 inspected okay by MEC
  • 2011-09-22 inventory: 4

Figure 8 descender

3 - figure "8" friction devices

• Description: with ears
• Strength: unknown
• Manufacturer: Russ Anderson SMC
• Model: unknown
• Manufacture Date: unknown
• Acquired: 1999 donation
• Retire by Date: undetermined
• History:
  • 1999 inspected okay by MEC
  • 2002-08-07 Only 2 in inventory after training; believe only 2 before.
  • 2002-11-17 Only 2.
  • 2011-09-22 inventory: 2

Rope washer

• Description:
• Strength: n/a
• Manufacturer: SMC
• Model: unknown
• Manufacture Date: unknown
• Acquired: ~2003
• Retire by Date: based on performance
• History:
  • 2011-09-22 inventory: present

Bags

• 2004-05-07 inventory
• 2005-03-11 reinventory

Rope Bag 1 (orange)

History:

• 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC

Contents:

• 1 rope tarp as part of bag
• 3 carabiners
• 1 red webbing (6m)
• 1 green webbing (1.5m)
• 1 long Prusik
• 1 short Prusik
• 1 utility cord
• 1 helmet (size 1)
• 1 60m 11mm white static rope

Rope Bag 2 (orange)

• 2005-03-11 reinventoried. Helmet is Size 2 not Size 1

History:

• 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC

Contents:

• 1 rope tarp as part of bag
• 3 carabiners
• 1 red webbing (6m)
• 1 green webbing (1.5m)
• 1 long Prusik loop
• 1 short Prusik loop
• 1 utility cord
• 1 helmet (size 2)
• 1 60m 10.5mm orange dynamic rope

Rope Rescue Bag 3 (black)

Description: 35 litre

History:

• 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC
• 2005-03-11 reinventoried

Contents:

• 1 helmet (size 2)
• 1 harness
• 2 mini pulleys
• 3 carabiners
• 1 red webbing (6m)
• 1 green webbing (1.5m)
• 1 long Prussik
• 1 short Prussik
• 1 utility cord

Rope Rescue Bag 4 (black)

Description: 35 litre

History:

• 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC
• 2005-03-11 still sealed

Contents:

• 3 carabiners
• 1 pulley
• 1 red webbing (6m)
• 1 green webbing (1.5m)
• 1 long Prussik
• 1 short Prussik
• 1 utility cord
• 1 helmet (size 2)
• 1 harness
• 2 mini pulleys

Rope Rescue Bag 5 (small blue)

Description: 35 litre

History:

• 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC
• 2005-03-11 still sealed

Contents:

• 1 helmet (size 2)
• 3 carabiners
• 1 red webbing (6m)
• 1 green webbing (1.5m)
• 1 long Prussik
• 1 short Prussik
• 1 utility cord

Rope Rescue Bag 6 (small blue)

Description: 35 litre

History:

• 2003-03-29 purchase from MEC
• 2005-03-11 still sealed

Contents:

• 1 helmet (size 1)
• 3 carabiners
• 1 pulley
• 1 red webbing (6m)
• 1 green webbing (1.5m)
• 1 long Prussik
• 1 short Prussik
• 1 utility cord

Rope Rescue Bag 7 (large blue)

• 2005-03-11 reinventoried

• 2 double pulleys
• 3 single pulleys
• 1 carabiner

• webbing:
  • 1 red 1.5m (Pincher SAR 1)
  • 1 red 1.5m (Pincher SAR 3)
  • 1 red 2m (Pincher SAR 2)
  • 1 blue 2.5m (Pincher SAR 4)
  • 1 blue 3m (Pincher SAR 5)
  • 1 blue 6.5m (Pincher SAR 7)
  • 1 carabiner, oval locking

• 2 black webbing 7.5m
• 1 blue webbing 4.5m (Pincher SAR 6)
• 2 carabiners
• 2 brake bars
• 6 short prusiks

• 2 figure 8's
• 4 gibbs ascenders

• 1 rope washer

• 6 black wide sewn slings

• 1 edge protector (carpet)

• 1 carabiner, D locking, STUBA
• 1 carabiner, oval locking
• 2 carabiners, teardrop locking, BRDA 2000

Weight

Total weight of all the bags is 42.5 kg (as of 2011-09-08). Useful to know for helicopter lift planning.

History

Older history is collected in PCSAR Doc-101. Newer history is listed with each piece of equipment above.