Webbing

Hey guys.. Do u use webbing during any drills or rescues? Just wondering..I find it pretty cool all the things it can be used for in the fire severes! But with new technology is webbing still a good tool to use?????!?! What are ur thoughts on this!!!!

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Permalink Reply by DAVID GONZALEZ on July 14, 2012 at 9:07pm

I use my webbing alot i keep three sets in my bunker gear. The best thing i use it for is the 2 1/2 hose since im small i cat paw tie it and throw it over my shoulder to advance the line.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Tardo on April 17, 2013 at 10:19am

just bought 27' of red tubular 1" webbing to carry in my turnout gear, any attachments I should get that would be helpful?

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Permalink Reply by John Crabbe on April 17, 2013 at 3:04pm

just bought 27' of red tubular 1" webbing to carry in my turnout gear, any attachments I should get that would be helpful?

There are a few FFs that will have a caribener on their webbing. Personally I would think it is more important to know how to use the webbing to use as a makeshift harness for self rescue, or to make a harness to drag victim or downed FF. Know how to tie a water knot. There are also vidoes you can find on youtube, etc on uses for webbing. It may be better to learn what you can use it for and to train with it that way.

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on April 17, 2013 at 3:14pm

A small carabiner is a quick and easy connector. The only unique thing I've done with my webbing was hold a vehicle door open on a steep slope during patient extrication. It saved us from having to worry about the door falling shut on us while we were working around it. So there are a thousand uses for a 25' piece of webbing. That's one of the most useful things in my pockets.