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Rope Inspection and Maintenance ProceduresRope Inspection and Maintenance ProceduresRope Inspection and Maintenance ProceduresRope Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Ropes, Knots, & HitchesRopes, Knots, & HitchesRopes, Knots, & HitchesRopes, Knots, & Hitches
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001
ReviseReviseReviseRevised:d:d:d: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #37Firefighter Benchmark #37Firefighter Benchmark #37Firefighter Benchmark #37
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter, given an adequate length of fire service rope, shall demonstrate the
proper technique of inspecting the rope and verbalizing at least five (5) indicators of damage that
are characteristic for the type of rope selected. The firefighter shall describe the proper
procedures for cleaning and storing selected rope. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill in
four (4) minutes or less.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You shall demonstrate the proper techniques of inspecting fire service rope and
verbalizing at least five (5) indicators of damage that are characteristic for the type of rope
selected. You shall describe the proper cleaning and storage procedures of the selected rope. You
will be required to complete the mandatory steps while performing this skill. You will have four
(4) minutes to complete this skill. You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill will end
when you state to me that you have completed all of the identified steps. Do you understand
these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Rope (synthetic/natural)
B. Rope bag
C. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing a helmet.
V.V.V.V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
D. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 104-5.00
E. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 3-5.3
F. IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 150-153.
PB 407.01A – Rope Inspection and Maintenance Procedures Page 2 of 2
407.01A - Rope Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
Discipline: Ropes, Knots, & Hitches
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Inspects rope for damage and verbalizes at least 5 elements of rope
degradation (Elements could include: softness, crusty spots, stiffness,
brittleness, nicks, cuts, dirt, mildew, heat sears or discoloration,
fuzziness, mushy spots, sheath sliding, lumps and/or depressions.) ......... 1.0 _____
b) Examines the inner component by twisting the rope or feeling forExamines the inner component by twisting the rope or feeling forExamines the inner component by twisting the rope or feeling forExamines the inner component by twisting the rope or feeling for
bbbbunching and thinnessunching and thinnessunching and thinnessunching and thinness........................................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
c) Verbally explains that he/she would tag and remove from service any
severely damaged rope .......................................................................... 1.0 _____
d) Verbally explains cleaning procedures .................................................... 1.0 _____
e) Verbally states that rope needs time to air dry completely ........................ 1.0 _____
f) Verbally states an additional inspection is necessary after drying ............. 1.0 _____
g) Properly stores the rope. (A coil method or rope bag storage as found
in the reference manual is acceptable. Note – coiling is not necessary
in a rope bag) ....................................................................................... 1.0 _____
h) Completes skill in allotted time .............................................................. 1.0 _____
Allotted time for this skAllotted time for this skAllotted time for this skAllotted time for this skill: ill: ill: ill: 4 minutes 4 minutes 4 minutes 4 minutes Time:Time:Time:Time: ____________________________ minutesminutesminutesminutes ____________________________ secondssecondssecondsseconds
• Bold letters dBold letters dBold letters dBold letters denotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this step
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