THE PERSONAL ROPE: 40 FEET OF LIFE INSURANCE.

This article focuses on the personal protective equipment in the fire service, personal rope. The personal rope can assist in self-rescue, firefighter rescue, truck company functions, and engine company functions. Some of the rescues are: Self-rescue rappel, The last step before dropping out of a window should be a self-rescue rappel maneuver using the personal rope tied to an object in the room, a hand tool set in the window or a hand tool set in the floor, walls studs, or other substantial object in the room.