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Tying a Figure Eight on a Bight (Tying a Figure Eight on a Bight (Tying a Figure Eight on a Bight (Tying a Figure Eight on a Bight (Ends AlikeEnds AlikeEnds AlikeEnds Alike))))
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: FirefigFirefigFirefigFirefighter Benchmark #41hter Benchmark #41hter Benchmark #41hter Benchmark #41
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate tying a figure eight on a bight in preparation for hoisting
a ladder. 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. Because of various acceptable sequential steps in completing a finished
knot, the examiner will primarily evaluate the finished product for accuracy by comparing the
knot to reference materials. 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
figure eight on a bight, with a safety, in preparation for hoisting a ladder. You must tie an
approved safety knot to complete this skill. 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. You will have four (4) minutes to complete this skill.
The skill will commence on my instruction to start. Time will stop when all the identified steps
have been accomplished and you put your hands in the air to signal that you are finished with
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. 1 single section of ladder
B. An adequate length of rope
C. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing a helmet.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 104-4.01
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 3-1.1.2
C. IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 115, 154-155, 157, 168.
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407.01E - Tying a Figure Eight on a Bight (Ends Alike)
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
damage. (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 the rope for desired size .............................................. 1.0 _____
c) Ties a figure eight on a bight and applies to a ladder ................................. 1.0 _____
d) Ties safety to standing part ....................................................................... 1.0 _____
e) Completes the skill in the allotted time ...................................................... 1.0 _____
Allotted time for this skill: 4Allotted time for this skill: 4Allotted time for this skill: 4Allotted time for this skill: 4 minuteminuteminuteminutessss Time:Time:Time:Time: ____________________________ minutesminutesminutesminutes ____________________________ secondssecondssecondsseconds
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