Section 28

Ropes

Advanced Level

6 Hours

The following assignments have been completed by the student and was evaluated by an instructor certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or an approved individual or instructor under State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association standards:

q 28-03.01 The firefighter, when given a simulated fire fighting or rescue task, shall select the appropriate size, strength and length of rope as follows

A. The firefighter shall tie a double loop figure eight on a bight and place it on a victim (the life basket)

q 28-03.02 The firefighter shall use a rope to tie ladders, hose, and other equipment so as to secure them to immovable objects as follows:

A. Secure a ladder tip to a building

B. Secure a 1 ½” or larger charged line to a ladder

C. Secure a hose roller

q 28-03.03 The firefighter shall select and tie a rope between two objects at least 15feet apart, which will support the weight of a firefighter on the rope

NOTE: There is one (1) SFFMA Advanced required skill associated with this section which must be completed and the SFFMA required skill sheets filled out properly for successful completion of this section

Students Printed Name:________________________________ Date: _________

Evaluators Printed Name: ____________________________________________

Evaluators Signature:__________________________________ Date: _________