ROPES State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE
Rope2 USES OF ROPE IN THE FIRE SERVICE Life lines Rescue operations Hoisting equipment Ladder halyard Anchoring equipment Securing hose lines
Rope3 CLASSIFICATION Life Safety Rope dedicated solely for the purpose of supporting people in rescue, fire fighting, or any other emergency operation, or during training evolutions Utility Rope used for fire service applications with exception of life safety Note: All ropes used for life safety purposes must comply with NFPA 1983, Fire service life safety rope system components, current edition
Rope4 TYPES OF ROPES Synthetic Fiber Usually nylon or polyester Fibers are continuous (for life safety) Resist mildew, dry rot, & chemical damage Stronger than natural fiber rope Natural Fiber usually manila sisal or cotton constructed of short natural fibers Deteriorates rapidly over time Looses strength after it is wet Susceptible to mildew,dry rot, chemical damage, & abrasion
Rope5 ROPE CONTRUCTION Laid Braid Kernmantle
Rope6 ROPE INSPECTION Twisted Braided Kernmantle
Rope7 MAINTAINING ROPE Laundering Drying Storing
Rope8 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Parts Running part the part of the rope used for work such as pulling and hoisting Working end the part of the rope used to form a knot Standing part The part of the rope between the working end and running part
Rope9 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Elements Bight
Rope10 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Elements Loop
Rope11 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Elements Round Turn
Rope12 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Bowline
Rope13 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Clove Hitch
Rope14 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Figure Eight on a Bight
Rope15 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Becket / Sheet Bend
Rope16 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Overhand Safety
Rope17 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Half Hitch
Rope18 LIFE SAFETY HARNESS A special harness used to support people during high angle rescue or to prevent falls when there is the potential fall hazard
Rope19 LIFE SAFETY HARNESS Types CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3
Rope20 DONNING A LIFE SAFETY HARNESS Always don according to the manufacturer’s recommendations Ensure that all snaps and buckles are fastened correctly
Rope21 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Pick-head Axe
Rope22 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Ground Ladder
Rope23 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Pike Pole
Rope24 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Dry Hose Line Charged line
Rope25 SECURING OBJECTS with Rope Halyard on a Ladder
Rope26 Tip of a Ladder SECURING OBJECTS with Rope
Rope27 SECURING OBJECTS with Rope Butt of a Ladder