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Forming Elements of a Clove HitchForming Elements of a Clove HitchForming Elements of a Clove HitchForming Elements of a Clove Hitch
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 #40Firefighter Benchmark #40Firefighter Benchmark #40Firefighter Benchmark #40
IIII. . . . ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate tying a clove hitch with a safety and half hitches on a
pike pole, 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
five (5) potential elements of rope degradation. The firefighter shall verbally identify the
working, standing, and running sections of the rope. For uniform and consistent evaluations, the
clove hitch must be tied around the pike pole and not dropped over it. 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
clove hitch with a safety and half hitches on a pike pole. You will verbally identify the working,
standing, and running sections of the rope. I will primarily evaluate the finished product for
accuracy by comparing the knot to reference materials. For uniform and consistent evaluations,
the clove hitch must be tied around the pike pole and not dropped over it. You will be required to
complete the mandatory steps while performing this skill. You will have 4 minutes to complete
this skill. The skill will begin on my instruction to start. The time will stop when you inform me
that you have completed the skill. Do you understand these instructions?
IIIIII. II. II. II. 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
B. Pike pole
C. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing a helmet.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 104-3.01, 4.01b, 5.01
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 3-1.1.2
C. IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 151, 164-165.
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407.01D - Forming Elements of a Clove Hitch
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 the 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) Forms one complete loop around the object, bringing the working
end below the standing part ..................................................................... 1.0 _____
c) Crosses the working end over the standing part and completes the
round turn about the stationary object, just above the first loop ................... 1.0 _____
d) Passes the working end under the upper wrap, just above the cross
and properly sets the hitch by pulling ........................................................ 1.0 _____
e) Forms full overhand safety knot ................................................................ 1.0 _____
f) Running end of rope is in correct direction for hoisting, pulling,
or belaying ............................................................................................. 1.0 _____
g) Verbally identifies the working, standing, and running sections ..................... 1.0 _____
h) 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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