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Rescue Knots

You should also reference Animated Rescue Knots by Grog. Additional fire service knots to include Clove Hitch, Bowline (Inside, Outside, Long Tail, and Yosemite Finish), Figure 8 Directional Loop, Distal Hitch, Auto-Block and Italian Hitch.

Figure 8 Family

Figure 8 Knot

Figure 8 on a Bight

Figure 8 Follow Through

Figure 8 Bend (Figure 8 Follow Through)

Double Figure 8

Tensionless Hitch

Double Longtail Bowline

Alpine Butterfly

Scaffold Knot

Klemheist Knot

Autoblock

Distel Hitch

Munter Hitch

Webbing Knots

Water Knot

Fire Department Auxiliary

The Ben Lomond Fire Department Auxiliary assists with the purchase of fire suppression and rescue equipment. To support our efforts please consider a tax deductible donation.

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Contact the Fire District

Ben Lomond Fire Protection District
9430 Highway 9
Ben Lomond CA 95005
Phone: (831) 336-5495
Fax: (831) 246-8890
info@benlomondfd.com

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Contact the Firefighters Auxiliary

Ben Lomond Firefighters Auxiliary
9430 Hwy 9
Ben Lomond CA 95005
auxiliary@benlomondfd.com

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