🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Part 96 requirements for fireman’s outfits on inspected vessels • Material and construction requirements for lifelines used in fire-fighting gear • Why fire-fighting lifelines must balance strength, heat resistance, and handling

💭 Think About

• Think about what properties a lifeline for a fireman’s outfit must have so it can be safely handled in smoke, heat, and emergency conditions. • Consider which choice describes something that is practical to use, resistant to heat, and unlikely to injure or endanger the firefighter. • Ask yourself which option sounds like a regulatory description (specific material/characteristic) rather than a vague or incomplete one.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what 46 CFR Part 96 says about lifeline material and construction, not just length or diameter. • Check whether the regulation focuses on specific materials (like wire rope vs. synthetic rope) or on properties (like resistance to heat or rot). • Confirm that the option you choose would still be safe and usable in a high-heat, low-visibility fire scenario.