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 service, it is sometimes used in lieu of the clove hitch due to the ease …
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 service, it is often used to secure tools and equipment that are being hoisted. …
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 major advantages to this knot are it’s ease to tie, easy to ensure it has …
