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Offline sheppardnjs

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« 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
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Offline Yeebsy

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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2008, 08:44:19 PM »
All of them. :D
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Isn't it funny, how if you sit in a library and scream, everyone looks at you and tuts...but do the same thing on an aircraft and everyone joins in!

Offline Fireguy1230

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« Reply #2 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!
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Offline TallyHo

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« Reply #3 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
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Benfire

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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2008, 08:44:01 PM »
The granny knot is a favourite amoungst several folks i work with...
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Offline Yeebsy

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« Reply #5 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.
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Isn't it funny, how if you sit in a library and scream, everyone looks at you and tuts...but do the same thing on an aircraft and everyone joins in!

Offline nearlythere

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« Reply #6 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.
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Offline kurnal

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« Reply #7 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.
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