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Forming Elements of a Bowline KnotForming Elements of a Bowline KnotForming Elements of a Bowline KnotForming Elements of a Bowline Knot
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
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 1111/5/201/5/201/5/201/5/2012222
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #39Firefighter Benchmark #39Firefighter Benchmark #39Firefighter Benchmark #39
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate tying a bowline knot with a safety on a smoke ejector in
preparation for hoisting. The firefighter shall select the type and length of rope which will be
adequate to meet the provisions of this skill. The firefighter shall verbally identify the working,
standing, and running sections of the 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 will select the type and length of rope which will be adequate to meet this skill. You
will verbalize five (5) potential elements of rope degradation. You shall demonstrate tying a
bowline knot with safety on a smoke ejector. I will primarily evaluate the finished product for
accuracy by comparing the knot to reference materials. You will also verbally identify the
working, standing, and running sections of the rope. You will have four (4) minutes to complete
this skill. You will be required to complete the mandatory steps while performing this skill. The
skill will begin on my instruction to start. The time will stop when all the identified steps have
been accomplished and you put your hands in the air to signal that you have completed this skill.
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. Adequate length of rope (synthetic/natural)
B. Smoke ejector
C. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing a helmet.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
D. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 104-3.01, 4.01a, 5.01
E. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 3-1.1.2, 3-5.3
F. IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 151, 163.
PB 407.01C – Forming Elements of a Bowline Knot Page 2 of 2
407.01C - Forming Elements of a Bowline Knot
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)
With a rope:With a rope:With a rope:With a rope:
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) Correctly measures rope for desired size ................................................... 1.0 _____
c) Ties bowline knot on a smoke ejector in preparation for hoistingTies bowline knot on a smoke ejector in preparation for hoistingTies bowline knot on a smoke ejector in preparation for hoistingTies bowline knot on a smoke ejector in preparation for hoisting ................. P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
d) Ties safety to loop ................................................................................... 1.0 _____
e) Completes the skill in the allotted time ...................................................... 1.0 _____
Allotted time for this skill: 4 minutesAllotted time for this skill: 4 minutesAllotted time for this skill: 4 minutesAllotted time for this skill: 4 minutes Time:Time:Time:Time: ____________________________ minutesminutesminutesminutes ____________________________ secondssecondssecondsseconds
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