1. Firefighter III
Module C
Ropes

3. Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
A       Requirements for rope:
a)      Life safety rope:
i)        Size:
(1)   One person- circumference between 1-1/8 and 1-1/2 inches.
(2)   Two persons- circumference between 1-1/2 and 2-1/4 inches.
ii)       Breaking strength:
(1)   One person lbs.
(2)   Two persons lbs.
iii)     Maximum work load:
(1)   Divide breaking strength by a factor of not less than 15.
iv)     Person classification:
(1)   Divide maximum working load by a factor of not less than 300.

4. Question: Is manila rope a good type of rope for water rescue?
Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
Question: Is manila rope a good type of rope for water rescue?
Know Basics on ropes for water rescue and regular rescues.
Question: Cotton Rope: Cotton’s tensile strength is slightly less than that of sisal and considerably less than that of manila.
Water Rescue: Polypropylene!

5. Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
Question: Static kernmantle rope is most commonly used as rescue rope. T/F
Question: Life safety rope is used to support rescuers and/or victims. Because these situations demand a high degree of safety. NFPA 1983!

10. (2) Hoisting a smoke ejector.
Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
A       Uses of knots:
a)      Bowline:
i)        Use- to form a loop that will not constrict using a natural fiber rope.
ii)       Examples:
(1)   Hoisting a rope.
(2)   Hoisting a smoke ejector.
(3) Cannot be used in life safety situations.

15. (1) Hoisting an axe (along with half hitches).
Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
a)      Clove Hitch:
i)        Use- to attach a rope to an object and will stand a pull from either direction.
ii)       Examples:
(1)   Hoisting an axe (along with half hitches).
(2)   Hoisting a pike pole (along with half hitches).
(3)   Hoisting a section of hose (along with half hitches).

22. i) Use- to stabilize tall objects that are being hoisted.
Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
a)      Half hitches:
i)   Use- to stabilize tall objects that are being hoisted.
ii) Examples:
(1)   Hoisting an axe (along a with clove hitch).
(2)   Hoisting a pike pole (along a with clove hitch).
(3)   Hoisting a section of hose (along with a clove hitch).

23. a) Double figure of eight:
Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
a)      Double figure of eight:
i)        Use- connecting two ropes of equal diameter together.
ii)       Example: to rope off an area.

28. b)      Figure of eight on a bight:
i)  Use- same as the bowline for synthetic rope and also as an anchoring attachment or harness tie- in.
ii) Figure 8s are tighter and stronger than the bowline.
iii) They are also not as apt to damage the synthetic rope as the bowline will.
iv)  Examples:
(1)   Hoisting a ladder.
(2)   Hoisting a smoke ejector.

32. a) Becket or sheet bend:
Identify the appropriate size, strength, type and length of rope to accomplish a fire fighting or rescue task requiring the use of rope: (4-10.1)
a)      Becket or sheet bend:
i)        Use- to attach two ropes of unequal diameter or a rope and chain together.
ii)       Examples:
(1)   Tag line.
(2)   Attachment of a rope to a chain.
b)      Overhand safety:
i)        Use- to add a measure of safety to any knot.
ii)       Examples- used with every knot already mentioned.

37. Overhand Safety Knot
As an added measure of safety, use an overhand safety knot whenever tying any type of knot.

38. Question: Use a clove hitch around the head of the axe and at least on half hitch around the handle

39. A half hitch should be tied through the bale of a charged hoseline, so that it will hold the bale in the closed position as the hoseline is hoisted