Who ensures rope safety gear is correctly stowed after use?

• A. Paramedic
• B. Rope/rigging team and ground guide
• C. Helicopter pilot
• D. Combat engineer

Answer: (B)

Rope/rigging team and ground guide. They’re the ones trained to handle rigging gear, including after-use stowage. They co-ordinate, inspect for wear, coil or reel ropes properly, store them in designated containers, and verify all gear is accounted for before operations resume. This ensures equipment stays in good condition, reduces trip hazards on the ground, and prevents gear from being misplaced. The paramedic focuses on medical care, the helicopter pilot handles flight operations and may oversee safety in a broad sense but doesn’t typically manage the specific stowage of rope gear. The combat engineer handles other tasks and isn’t responsible for post-use rope gear stowage.