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AVIATION => Operational => Topic started by: sheppardnjs on February 05, 2008, 12:04:13 AM

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: sheppardnjs on February 05, 2008, 12:04:13 AM

What knots are you required to learn as an airport firefighter?

Will be good to know so i can get some practice in.

cheers guys n gals

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: Yeebsy on February 05, 2008, 08:44:19 PM

All of them. :D

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: Fireguy1230 on February 06, 2008, 08:11:46 PM

I wouldn't be overly concerned about learning specific fire service stuff just now mate.

 Focus on the stuff that is relevant to your application, such as maths and english (for written test), your fitness and your interview competencies.

 Once you are succesful you will get knots and lines until you are sick of the sight of them!

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: TallyHo on March 07, 2008, 11:47:52 PM

Double Sheet Bend
Clove Hitch
Rolling Hitch
Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
Bowline
Running Bowline
Chair Knot

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: Benfire on March 08, 2008, 08:44:01 PM

The granny knot is a favourite amoungst several folks i work with...

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: Yeebsy on April 12, 2008, 12:27:20 AM

Quote from: Benfire

The granny knot is a favourite amoungst several folks i work with...

Ahhhhh if in doubt.

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: nearlythere on April 12, 2008, 09:28:11 AM

Quote from: Yeebsy

Quote from: Benfire

The granny knot is a favourite amoungst several folks i work with...

Ahhhhh if in doubt.

I guarantee a granny knot would hold as good as a reef knot, it's just doesn't look as tidy. Are knots a little like a St John Amb first aid dressing? If it doesn't look neat and tidy it ain't right.

Title: what KNOTS
Post by: kurnal on April 12, 2008, 10:32:32 AM

And a granny is a pig to untie.

4 characteristics of a good knot-

"Easy to tie, easy to untie, does the job it is required to do and does not damage the line (rope)"

Ah memories.