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Ropes and Knots

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.

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Ropes and Knots

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  1. 9 Ropes and Knots

  2. Introduction • Instructor Introduction • Topic Introduction • Class objectives • References • Preparation Step Information

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Knot Terminology (2 of 4) • Bight • Reverse direction to form U-bend

  6. Knot Terminology (3 of 4) • Loop • Makes a circle in the rope

  7. Knot Terminology (4 of 4) • Round turn • Makes a loop with parallel ends

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