May be your only means for rescue A fire fighter must be able to tie simple knots accurately and without hesitation. 6ħ Introduction Ropes are widely used in the fire service. 5ĭescribe the characteristics of a safety knot, hitch, half hitch, clove hitch, figure eight knot, figure eight bend, bowline knot, water knot, and bend.
List the common types of knots that are used in the fire service. List the terms used to describe the parts of a rope when tying knots. 4ĭescribe how to keep an accurate rope record. Describe how to clean and inspect a rope.
Describe how to preserve rope strength and integrity. List the four components of the rope maintenance formula. 3Įxplain how life safety ropes are rated per NFPA 1983. Explain the differences between dynamic and static kernmantle rope. Describe how twisted, braided, and kernmantle ropes are constructed. List the types of synthetic fibers that are used in fire service rope. List the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic fiber ropes. Describe the characteristics of a one- and two- person rope, personal escape rope, and utility ropes. Presentation on theme: "Ropes and Knots (Fire Fighter I)"- Presentation transcript:ĬHAPTER 10 Ropes and Knots (Fire Fighter I) 1ĭescribe the two primary types of fire service rope.
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