Title: Differentiate between types of ropes and knots.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Using Ropes

Differentiation should include

- using life-safety, rescue, and utility ropes
- explaining dynamic and static construction
- explaining when life-safety rope becomes utility rope.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What natural fibers, other than Manila hemp, are used in rope construction?
- Why is it advantageous to use synthetic rope?
- What does NFPA say about rope elongation?