Ropes: Figure-8 Follow Through

The figure-8 follow through is a variation of the figure-8 knot. It is one of the ways of creating a figure-8 loop apart from the figure-8 on a bight. It […]
Ropes: Girth Hitch

The girth hitch is used to fix a rope to another object, such as a carabiner or pole or tool. It relies on the object to hold. In the fire […]
Ropes: Half Hitch

The half hitch is used to fix a rope to another object, such as a carabiner or pole or tool. It relies on that object to hold. In the fire […]
Ropes: Figure-8 on a Bight

The figure-8 on a bight knot is a variation of the figure-8 knot. It is one of the ways of creating a figure-8 loop apart from the figure-8 follow through. […]
Ropes: Figure-8 Bend

The figure-8 bend is a variation of the figure-8 knot that allows you to combine two ropes of similar diameter together, lengthening the amount of rope you have available. This […]
Ropes: Figure-8 Knot

The figure-8 knot is a foundational knot in the fire service known for it’s versatility. This knot is the base for a variety of other commonly used knots. A few […]