13. Kernmantle rope is made of
synthetic material and consists of
two main components.
8–13
Braided
covering or
sheath
(mantle)
Core (kern)
of main load-
bearing
strands
14. Kernmantle rope can be either
dynamic or static and should be
used in different circumstances.
8–14
Dynamic rope
Static rope
15. Laid (twisted) rope can be either
synthetic or natural and is used only
for utility rope.
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16. Braided rope is less likely to twist
than laid rope, but is still
vulnerable.
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39. Do not use bleaches or strong
cleaners on synthetic fiber rope;
wash in warm water and mild
detergent.
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57. Knots play a critical part in fire
fighting and are made up of three
parts.
8–57
Working end
Standing part
Running part
58. Tighten all knots, remove all slack
after tying (dressing), and use safety
knots to ensure safety.
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59. All knots tied by firefighters follow
these basic principles.
8–59
75. Carabiners and pulleys are the most
common type of rope equipment used
in hoisting.
8–75
Connects rope to
mechanical gear
Creates
mechanical
advantage
81. Firefighters must learn to hoist
several types of equipment.
8–81
(Cont.)
- Often fastest
and safest
- Dry hoseline
safer than
charged
- Often fastest
and safest
- Dry hoseline
safer than
charged
Ladder Dry hoseline
82. Firefighters must learn to hoist
several types of equipment.
8–82
(Cont.)
- Knot and
tagline through
closed handle
- Knot and
tagline through
closed handle
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83. REVIEW QUESTION
What are three safety guidelines
that must be used when hoisting tools
or equipment?
8–83
84. Utility rope has traditionally been
used for control zone perimeters.
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85. Search lines help firefighters stay in
contact and provide a physical means
of finding an exit.
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86. Utility rope is used to stabilize
objects and prevent vehicles from
falling or rolling over.
8–86
88. • Firefighters use rope and webbing to
hoist tools and equipment, stabilize
objects, designate control zones,
perform rescues, and escape from life-
threatening situations.
Summary
8–88
89. • To use them safely and effectively, you
must know the various types of ropes,
their applications, and how to tie a
variety of knots quickly and correctly.
• Finally, you must know how to inspect,
clean, maintain, and store ropes and
webbing so that they are ready for use
when needed.
Summary
8–89
90. Inspect, clean, and store a rope.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-1.
Learning Objective 10
8–90
91. Tie an overhand knot.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-2.
Learning Objective 11
8–91
92. Tie a bowline knot.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-3.
Learning Objective 12
8–92
93. Tie a clove hitch.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-4.
Learning Objective 13
8–93
94. Tie a clove hitch around an object.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-5.
Learning Objective 14
8–94
95. Tie a handcuff (rescue) knot.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-6.
Learning Objective 15
8–95
96. Tie a figure-eight knot.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-7.
Learning Objective 16
8–96
97. Tie a figure-eight bend.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-8.
Learning Objective 17
8–97
98. Tie a figure-eight on a bight.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-9.
Learning Objective 18
8–98
99. Tie a figure-eight follow through.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-10.
Learning Objective 19
8–99
100. Tie a Becket bend.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-11.
Learning Objective 20
8–100
101. Tie a water knot.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-12.
Learning Objective 21
8–101
102. Hoist an axe.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-13.
Learning Objective 22
8–102
103. Hoist a pike pole.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-14.
Learning Objective 23
8–103
104. Hoist a roof ladder.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-15.
Learning Objective 24
8–104
105. Hoist a dry hoseline.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-16.
Learning Objective 25
8–105
106. Hoist a charged hoseline.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-17.
Learning Objective 26
8–106
107. Hoist a power saw.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 8-I-18.
Learning Objective 27
8–107