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Learn essential knot-tying techniques for firefighters, including knot terminology and practical applications. Enhance your rope skills to improve safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Get hands-on training from expert instructors.
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9 Ropes and Knots
Introduction • Instructor Introduction • Topic Introduction • Class objectives • References • Preparation Step Information
Knots • Knots are prescribed ways of fastening ropes and webbing to objects or each other. • Fire fighters must know how and when to use knots. • Knots are used for multiple purposes. • Knots reduce rope load-carrying capability.
Knot Terminology (1 of 4) • Working end • Used in forming knots • Running end • Used in lifting or hoisting • Standing part • Between the working and the running end
Knot Terminology (2 of 4) • Bight • Reverse direction to form U-bend
Knot Terminology (3 of 4) • Loop • Makes a circle in the rope
Knot Terminology (4 of 4) • Round turn • Makes a loop with parallel ends