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 is often used in the fire service to tie the rope securely around the object, …
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 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 knot is easy to tie and easy to ensure it has been tied correctly. If …
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 …
