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The term used for a rope that a firefighter carries specifically for the purpose of self-rescue is "escape" rope. This type of rope is designed to allow firefighters to exit a hazardous situation quickly, such as when they need to evacuate from a building or area in which they are in danger.

Escape ropes are typically lightweight, easy to deploy, and constructed with materials that provide high strength and low stretch, ensuring reliability in emergency situations. These ropes are also often marked or colored for easy identification, distinguishing them from other ropes used for different applications, such as hauling or tethering.

The context of the terminology emphasizes the primary function of the rope, which is emergency egress. While other terms such as bail-out and personal emergency might seem applicable, they do not encapsulate the specific use and deployment of the rope as intended for self-evacuation in a firefighting context.