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 Running end Standing part
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