1. ROPES State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

2. Rope2 USES OF ROPE IN THE FIRE SERVICE  Life lines  Rescue operations  Hoisting equipment  Ladder halyard  Anchoring equipment  Securing hose lines

3. 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

4. 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

5. Rope5 ROPE CONTRUCTION Laid Braid Kernmantle

6. Rope6 ROPE INSPECTION Twisted Braided Kernmantle

7. Rope7 MAINTAINING ROPE  Laundering  Drying  Storing

8. 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

9. Rope9 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Elements Bight

10. Rope10 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Elements Loop

11. Rope11 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Elements Round Turn

12. Rope12 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Bowline

13. Rope13 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Clove Hitch

14. Rope14 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Figure Eight on a Bight

15. Rope15 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Becket / Sheet Bend

16. Rope16 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Overhand Safety

17. Rope17 KNOTS, HITCHES, and BENDS Half Hitch

18. 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

19. Rope19 LIFE SAFETY HARNESS Types  CLASS 1  CLASS 2  CLASS 3

20. Rope20 DONNING A LIFE SAFETY HARNESS  Always don according to the manufacturer’s recommendations  Ensure that all snaps and buckles are fastened correctly

21. Rope21 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Pick-head Axe

22. Rope22 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Ground Ladder

23. Rope23 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Pike Pole

24. Rope24 HOISTING EQUIPTMENT Dry Hose Line Charged line

25. Rope25 SECURING OBJECTS with Rope Halyard on a Ladder

26. Rope26 Tip of a Ladder SECURING OBJECTS with Rope

27. Rope27 SECURING OBJECTS with Rope Butt of a Ladder