10 Most Important Basic Rescue Knots

-

Knot:



        An intertwined loop of rope is used to fasten two ropes to each other.

Hitch:



        A hitch is a knot that attaches a rope to any object.

Bight:



        Any curved section between the ends of the rope.

Loop:



        A bight becomes a loop when the ends of the rope are crossed.

Bend:



        A class of knots that joins two ropes or webbing pieces.

10 Most Important Basic Rescue Knots:

1. Stopper Knot

        This knot is applied on the ends of the rope to rescue the fibers of the ropes. It is also used after every knot to secure the knot.

2. Clove Hitch

        The clove hitch is used to fasten the rope on the anchor point. It is the advantage of being easy to tie and adjust. when it is under load it will have a tighter grip on the anchor point

3. Reef Knot

        The reef knot is applied to join the ropes of the same diameter.
Reef knot



4. Slip Knot

        This knot is easily undone by pulling the tail. The slip knot is related to the running knot, released when the standing end is pulled. This knot is also used for high anchor points.



5. Sheet Bend

        This knot is used to join two ropes of different diameters.



6. Figure Eight

        It is also applied to an anchor point. After the figure of eight is tied, the loop is used on the anchor point.
Figure of Eight


7. Loop Knot 

The loop is used to make an anchoring hook; it is a very simple knot that is quick to make and use.
loop knot


8. Bowline

        A bowline is also known as a safety knot. Rescuers use this for personal safety and also to secure the victim.


9. Double Bowline 

        This knot is used during water emergencies for personal safety and is also applied on anchor points.


10. Triple Bowline



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Tools, Equipment and Accessories

-
Image
 Definitions: 1.1. Tools:           A tool is a device used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work, using only the operator's strength. Examples: Sledge Hammer, Hand Saw, adjustable wrench, Knife e.t.c 1.2. Equipment:          A piece of equipment is a machine or device that performs a physical task, whose operation depends on an external power source in order to increase work capacity. Examples: Chipping hammer, Reciprocating saw, Circ ular Saw e.t.c 1.3. Accessories:          An accessory is a component that supplements or completes a tool or piece of equipment, increasing the operator's ability to perform a task. Examples: Drill Bits, Chain for chain saw, Power Card e.t.c 2. Classifying Tools, Equipment, and Accessories According to their use: 2.1 Search TEA:          Search tools, equipment, and accessories are used to search for potentially trapped victims ...
Read more

10 Most Important Basic Rescue Knots and Their Uses:

-
Image
  Knot:          An intertwined loop of rope is used to fasten two ropes to one another. Hitch:             A hitch is a knot that attaches a rope to any object. Bight:          Any curved section between the ends of the rope. Loop:          A bight becomes a loop when the ends of the rope are crossed. Bend:          A class of knots that joins two ropes or webbing pieces. 10 Most Important Basic Rescue Knots: 1. Stopper Knot          This knot is applied on the ends of the rope to rescue the fibers of the ropes. It is also applied after every knot to secure the knot. Stopper 2. Clove Hitch          The clove hitch is used to fasten the rope on the anchor point. It is the advantage of being easy to tie and adjust. when it is under load it will have a tighter grip on the anchor point Clove Hitch 3. Re...
Read more