Hya$sville Volunteer Fire Department Training Knots Module
Introduc:on This training module contains instruc4ons on how to 4e the basic knots needed for firefigh4ng and rescue opera4ons. Prac4ce is cri4cal, so prac4ce o>en, mastering the tying techniques. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Basic Knots Figure 8 Figure 8 on a Bight Figure 8 Follow through Double Loop Figure 8 Inline Figure 8 BuNerfly Knot Becket Bend Square Knot Water Knot Barrel Knot Prussic Knot 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 The Figure 8 knot is a stopper knot and is used at the end of a line to keep it secure 5/27/09 Knots Module
Form a loop going over the standing part of the rope Figure 8 contd. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Now pass the loop under the standing part of the rope. Figure 8 contd. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Now pass over the first part of the ini4al loop and through that loop. Figure 8 contd. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Tighten and you re done. Remember Over, Under, Over and Through. Figure 8 contd. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 on a Bight This knot is formed from a bight of rope. You can grab a bight of the rope anywhere and 4e it off as it is useful for belay setups as well as general rescue purposes. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 on a Bight contd. Start with a bight of rope, form a loop going over the standing part of the rope. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 on a Bight contd. Now pass the loop under the standing part of the rope and through the loop. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Tighten and you re done. Remember Over, Under, Over and Through. Figure 8 on a Bight contd. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 Follow Through Commonly used as a 4e in or anchor knot. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 Follow Through contd. Form a single Figure 8 at the end of the rope. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 Follow Through contd. Rethread the Figure 8, following the same path as the first. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Figure 8 Follow Through contd. Pull the knot 4ght and make sure you have enough tail, as the knot could slip when loaded. Check the knot by coun4ng 2 2 2 for the 3 visible doubled strands. Ensure they re lying flat. 5/27/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 The double Figure 8, also known as the bunny ears, is handy when equalizing two anchors using rope. The ears can be elongated or shrunk with adjustments making equaliza4on of the load fairly simple. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 contd. Start with a Figure 8 on a bight in the end of the rope. Use a generous bight, more than pictured, leaving a large loop s4cking out of the top. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 contd. Feed the large loop back through the Figure 8. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 contd. Con4nue feeding the loop through. Not too much as you must leave the double ears behind. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 contd. Now bring the large loop over the ears. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 contd. Now go under the knot and finally over and around the twin ears. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Double Loop Figure 8 contd. Pull the ears 4ght. 5/28/09 Knots Module
In Line Figure 8 This knot can be used to anchor the rope. It s not as commonly used as the Figure 8 on a bight but it is very handy when equalizing anchors. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Form a large loop in the rope. In Line Figure 8 contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Elongate the loop, tucking it under and over the line. In Line Figure 8 contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Feed it back through itself. In Line Figure 8 contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Pull 4ght and clip to load or anchor. The finished knot should be facing the direc4on of the load. In Line Figure 8 contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Bu$erfly Knot This is a midline knot and is used instead of clove hitch when equalizing anchors. It s easier to un4e a>er being weighted than a Figure 8 and uses less rope. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Form 3 loops of rope in your hand. Bu$erfly Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Take the #2 loop and bring it under the #3 loop. Bu$erfly Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Bring loop #2 back over both the #1 and #3 loops. Bu$erfly Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Now bring loop #2 under loops #1 and #3. Bu$erfly Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Pull 4ght and clip the load to the protruding loop. Bu$erfly Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Square Knot Also known as the reef knot, the square knot is secure and easy to un4e. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Cross Rope A over Rope B to make an X. Square Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Wrap Rope A to the right around Rope B. Rope A is now s4cking out to the right and Rope B is to the le>. Square Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Cross Rope A over Rope B again, forming another X. Square Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Wrap Rope A once to the le> around Rope B. Square Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Pull on the free ends to 4ghten the knot. Square Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Water Knot This knot is used to join 2 pieces of webbing together, this knot is the most common way to join webbing and make a sling, runner or quick draw. 5/28/09 Knots Module
Start the knot by making an overhand knot. Water Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
With the 2 nd piece of webbing, follow the first backwards through the knot. Water Knot contd. 5/28/09 Knots Module
The Water Knot is really just an overhand knot using 2 lines together. Pull the webbing 4ght, working it so the knot comes 4ght evenly. Water Knot contd. 5/29/09 Knots Module
Becket Bend The Becket Bend is good for bending 2 different size lines together. 5/29/09 Knots Module
Hold Rope A in your le> hand and Rope B in your right hand. Fold back the end of Rope A so that it forms a horseshoe (bight). Becket Bend contd. 5/29/09 Knots Module
Pass Rope B through the bight from below. Becket Bend contd. 5/29/09 Knots Module
Pass the end of Rope B back underneath itself at the point where it passes up through the loop of Rope A and pull it 4ght. Becket Bend contd. 5/29/09 Knots Module
Pass the end of Rope B back underneath itself at the point where it passes up through the loop of Rope A and pull it 4ght. Becket Bend contd. 5/29/09 Knots Module
Prussic Knot The Prussic Knot is a very useful knot as all you need is a loop of cord which you can make using a 6mm or 7mm and a Double Fisherman or Barrel Knot. With 1 or 2 Prussic Knots, you can ascend a rope or assemble a Z rig. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Wrap the loop of the cord around the rope going through the inside of each previous wrap Prussic Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
The more wraps the more grip the knot will have; 3 wraps is typically sufficient. Prussic Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Pull the knot 4ght, neaten up the wraps and use the tail loop to clip into leaving the knot slightly loose so it can slide into posi4on. Prussic Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Barrel Knot A Barrel Knot is used for tying prussic loops together. The 2 ends of the cord are wrapped around each other 2 or 3 4mes. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Start with 2 ends poin4ng to each other and overlap them at approx. 1. Pass the rope on the right side over the other and back under. Barrel Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Cross the same end over itself making an X. Barrel Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Pass the end UNDER the X and pull 4ght. Barrel Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Flip the en4re joined rope over and do the same steps. When complete, you should have 2 sliding knots like these. Barrel Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module
Pull the outside ropes and the 2 knots should slide together and the X s should mesh together. Barrel Knot contd. 5/30/09 Knots Module