Advanced CBRNE Enabler Course Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts essential for understanding the Advanced CBRNE Enabler Course.

Knot

A fastening made by tying together or intertwining pieces of rope or webbing.

Bend

A type of knot used to join ropes or webbing together.

Hitch

Ropes or webbing tied around an object such that if the object is removed, the hitch will fall apart.

Knot Efficiency

The degree to which a knot retains the strength of the rope when tied; sharper bends reduce efficiency.

Safety Knot

A knot used to create a backup securement in a rope or knot.

Anchor Knot

Knots used to attach a rope to a system or object.

Joining Knot

A knot used to secure two pieces of rope or webbing to each other.

Special Purpose Knot

Knots used for special circumstances such as three-directional pulls or belaying.

Figure-8 on-a-bight

An anchor knot that creates a single loop that will not slip.

Bowline

A knot that forms a secure loop that will not jam and is easy to tie and untie.

Square Knot

A knot used to tie two loose ends together; not suitable for load-bearing applications.

Ring Bend

A bend used to join two similar width pieces of webbing together for load-bearing applications.

Butterfly Knot

A special-purpose knot that allows a mid-line attachment point capable of pulling in multiple directions.

Prusik Hitch

A hitch that allows a closed loop of accessory cord to act as a rope grab on a larger diameter rope.

Life Safety Rope

Rope used for rescues that must meet specific minimum strength requirements set by the NFPA.

Kernmantle Rope

A type of rope constructed with a strong internal core and a woven outer sheath.

Static Rope

Rope designed to stretch minimally under load, ideal for industrial applications.

Dynamic Rope

Rope designed to stretch more to absorb shock during sudden loads.

Rope Inspection

The process of visually and physically checking ropes for damage or wear prior to and after use.

Belay System

A method that controls a potential fall distance to minimize damage to equipment and/or injury to a load.

Single-line Lowering System

A system where a single rope is attached to an object to be lowered, usually a harness or litter.

Mechanical Advantage (M/A) System

A system that reduces the amount of force needed to lift a load, typically using pulleys and ropes.

Simple Mechanical Advantage

A mechanical advantage system comprised of a single rope and one or more moving pulleys.

Compound Mechanical Advantage

A system created by stacking the load end of one simple system onto the haul line of another.

Subterranean System

Any space or structure located below ground, often used for military operations.

Environmental Hazards

Factors such as poor air quality and atmospheric hazards that pose risks in confined spaces.

Victim Management Procedures

Protocols for handling and treating individuals in emergencies, particularly within hazardous environments.

Packaging the Patient

The process of securing a victim in a rescue litter and preparing them for extraction.

Litter Rigging

The procedure for securing victims in litters and attaching them to rescue systems.