Ropes and knots for firefighters. Firefighter knots contribute to operational efficiency by: Rope work is an important part of the fire service. The students must wear full PPE and SCBA (not breathing air but prepared to enter an LDLH atmosphere) for the actual hauling skills. This beauty acts like a brake system on your rope, giving you control whether you’re ascending or descending. This provides an additional clipping point on long lengths of rope without much work or slack needed. This is the BASIC information needed. Operational Efficiency Efficiency is critical in firefighting, where timely action can save lives and property. That is what this module will cover. The Prusik Knot is the MVP here. But we've all been taught how to use rope to perform basic tasks on the fireground. Dec 13, 2004 ยท We often think of ropes and knots in connection with specialized rescue scenarios. 3t3gg nipn afyj t6nfifck 0b lue eqxu b5bd iva ynzq