Company Training Drill

NFPA Objectives (JPR’s) Job Levels Critical Safety Points · NFPA 1001: 3-1.1.2 · Firefighter · Use of safeties · Check for security before adding or putting under load

Objective(s): Firefighter will tie various fire service and identify the use of each knot.

Purpose: To improve the skills necessary to tie and use knots utilized for standard fireground operations. Ropes and knots have applica- tions in many fireground operations including hoisting tools, hoselines and equipment; search operations and personal safety. Firefighters must have a thorough knowledge of each knot and should be able to tie the knot in a variety of conditions including poor visibility situations.

Description: The firefighter will tie fire service knots and be able to identify their usage on the fireground and demonstrate the proper care and storage of ropes. Each knot will be tied in accordance with a/h/j procedures and will include and safeties that are necessary for a secure knot. Knots that can be used for this drill are: · Figure of eight on a · (open and around and object) · (in-line and around firefighter) · Handcuff knot · · Demonstrate rope storage procedures

Prerequisite Knowledge/Skill Types of fire service ropes, construction of ropes, cleaning and storage of ropes, components of a knot, basic knot skills

Evaluation Criteria · State proper use of knot · Tie knot according to department skill sheet · Safeties included if applicable

Recommended Maximum Time Time standard to be established by department. Recommendation: each knot should be completed in less than 15 seconds.

Safety Precautions Safety when using the rope to accomplish a task Use of PPE, gloves should be used if required during fireground application

Procedure 1. Secure correct rope for knot tying evolution 2. Identify use of the knot on the fireground 3. Tie knot in accordance with department training manual/standard 4. Check security of knot and use of any safeties on the knots 5. Untie and secure rope for use

Drill Assigned to: Local Drill Applications Date of Drill: SOG #: Reading Assignment: Practical Assignment: