Ropes & Knots.pdf - Los Angeles County Firefighters Association

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONTEXT TRAINING PROGRAM
ROPES AND KNOTS
NAME EMP# DATE
WORK LOCATION BN STATION SHIFT
OBJECTIVE: 1. To answer general information questions about Kernmantle
rope specifications.
2. To demonstrate the procedures in tying Department knots,
hitches and to describe the use(s) for each knot tied.
3. To demonstrate the procedure for tying off equipment
4. To demonstrate how to secure ground ladder with hose strap.
EQUIPMENT:
25' section of 1/2 inch utility rope, 85' drop bag, 24' extension
ladder, hose strap, pike pole, chain saw, and E & J resuscitator
box.
DESCRIPTION OF EVOLUTION:
Given:
Adequate rope, anchor point, selected tools for tie off,
ladder, and hose strap.
1. Answer questions about Kernmantle rope specifications
2. Demonstrate ability to tie selected knots.
3. Demonstrate how to tie off selected pieces of equipment.
4. Demonstrate how to tie off a ground ladder using hose strap.
INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING THE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS STANDARD WILL
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN THAT SKILL.
INDIVIDUAL HAS MET THE STANDARD: YES NO COMMENTS:
ASSESSMENT AREAS:
1. Answer general questions about rope
specifications.
2. Demonstrate ability to tie selected knots and
name their uses.