The Handcuff Knot

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 All members should be taught this knot and be able to tie it with gloved hands under blackout conditions.

This knot makes two loops which tighten around wrists or legs and can be used to rescue a firefighter from a small narrow opening.

All members should be issued 30 feet of personal rope. (NFPA 1 person rope compliant) and two carabiners.

This personal rope can be used as a guideline for them, an attachment to a mainline search rope, a method of personal escape and rappell, and also to be used as shown here to help rescue a downed member.

The knot is tied as in the diagrams below