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Ropes

Ropes. Intermediate SFFMA Objectives: 28-02.01 – 28-02.03 6Hrs received. SFFMA Objectives. 28-02.01 Trainee, given the proper rope, shall demonstrate the bight, loop, round turn, and half hitch as used in tying knots and hitches.

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Ropes

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  1. Ropes Intermediate SFFMA Objectives: 28-02.01 – 28-02.03 6Hrs received

  2. SFFMA Objectives • 28-02.01 Trainee, given the proper rope, shall demonstrate the bight, loop, round turn, and half hitch as used in tyingknots and hitches. • 28-02.03 Trainee shall demonstrate the technique of inspection, cleaning, maintaining, storage, safety procedures, and reasons for placing a rope out of service. • 28-02.02 Trainee, using an approved knot, shall hoist any selected forcible entry tool, ground ladder, or appliance to aheight of at least 20': • A. a 1½ inch or 1¾ inch dry hose with nozzle attached • B. a 2½ inch or 3 inch dry hose with nozzle attached • C. a 1½ inch or 1¾ inch charged hose • D. an axe • E. a 6' or 8' pike pole • F. a single 14' or 16' (wall) ladder • G. a 10' collapsible ladder • H. a 14' combination ladder • I. working as a member of a team, a 24' extension ladder • J. a 15 lb. CO2 fire extinguisher • K. a 20 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher • L. an electric smoke ejector • M. a pair of bolt cutters

  3. Knot Characteristics • To be suitable for rescue, must be easy to tie and untie, be secure under load, reduce rope’s strength minimally • Rope’s strength reduced whenever bent • Bight, loop, round turn — Bends in rope • Knots, hitches formed by combining bending elements Firefighter I

  4. Knot Elements • Bight — Formed by bending rope back on itself while keeping sides parallel (Continued) Firefighter I

  5. Knot Elements • Loop — Made by crossing side of bight over standing part (Continued) Firefighter I

  6. Knot Elements • Round turn — Consists of further bending one side of loop Firefighter I

  7. Commonly Used Knots • Half-hitch • Particularly useful in stabilizing tall objects being hoisted; always used with another knot or hitch • Formed by making round turn around object • Several can be applied in succession if required (Continued) Firefighter I

  8. Removing Life-Safety Rope From Service • Life-safety rope that fails to pass inspection or has been impact loaded should be destroyed immediately • Destroy = Altered in such a manner that it cannot be mistaken for life-safety rope (Continued) Firefighter I

  9. Removing Life-Safety Rope From Service • Rope subjected to impact loading must have entry made in log because there is no way to determine by inspection if it has been impact loaded Firefighter I

  10. General Rope Maintenance Guidelines • Inspect all types after each use • Unused should be inspected at least annually • Inspect visually and by touch • Inspect for foreign objects; if found, take out of service • All inspections documented in log Firefighter I

  11. Types of Rope — Maintenance • Kernmantle rope • Laid rope • Braided rope • Braid-on-braid rope Firefighter I

  12. Maintaining Rope Log • When rescue rope is purchased, it must be permanently identified • Record must be started and kept throughout rope’s working life Firefighter I

  13. Cleaning Rope • Methods vary by manufacturer; contact for specific instructions • Natural fibers • Synthetic fibers Firefighter I

  14. General Rope Storage Considerations • Can be stored in coils or rope bags • Should be stored in clean, dry spaces with adequate ventilation • Not exposed to chemical contaminants • Not stored in same space with gasoline-powered tools, spare fuel (Continued) Firefighter I

  15. Bagging Rope • Best method for life-safety rope is to place in storage bag • Bag makes rope easy to transport, protects rope from contamination • Advantage of storing synthetic rope in bag is that rope can be deployed quickly (Continued) Firefighter I

  16. Bagging Rope • Weight of the rope inside bag carries it toward target and rope pays out as bag travels through air • Bag may have drawstring and shoulder straps for ease in carrying Firefighter I

  17. Coiling/Uncoiling Rope • Coiling necessary so rope may be placed into service with minimum delay important in fire service • Improperly coiled rope may become tangled and fail to uncoil Firefighter I

  18. Using Rope for Hoisting • One of most common uses of rope in fire service — Raise or lower tools and pieces of equipment from one elevation to another (Continued) Firefighter I

  19. Using Rope for Hoisting • Thorough knowledge of knots, hitches makes this a safe, efficient practice • Anything with closed-type D-ring handle can be raised, lowered with bowline or figure-eight bend • Hoisting pressurized cylinders not recommended (Continued) Firefighter I

  20. Using Rope for Hoisting • Using proper knots, securing procedures helps prevent dropping of equipment • Separate guideline may be tied to any of these pieces of equipment; objects may also be tied in center of rope Firefighter I

  21. Hoisting Safety — General • Have solid footing, make necessary preparations beforehand • Use hand-over-hand method • Use edge roller or padding • Work in teams (Continued) Firefighter I

  22. Hoisting Safety — General • Look to ensure all personnel clear of hoisting area • Avoid hoisting operations near electrical hazards • Secure nozzles of charged hoselines • Use guideline to help control object being hoisted Firefighter I

  23. Hoisting Safety • Hoisting • Axe • Pike pole • Ladder • Hoselines • Portable fans • Power saw Firefighter I

  24. Practical Exercise • Instructor will choose separate items for each firefighter • Firefighter using an approved knot, shall hoist any selected forcible entry tool, ground ladder, or appliance to a height of at least 20': • a 1½ inch or 1¾ inch dry hose with nozzle attached • a 2½ inch or 3 inch dry hose with nozzle attached • a 1½ inch or 1¾ inch charged hose • an axe • a 6' or 8' pike pole • a single 14' or 16' (wall) ladder • a 15 lb. CO2 fire extinguisher • a pair of bolt cutters

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