By Brian Zaitz
Everyone carries some sort oftoolor tools in their gear. These vary byfirefighterbut usually consist of some type of cutting device, a flashlight, and webbing, with webbing being one of the most common tools across the board. I remember my first company officer giving me a section of webbing when I got on the job. He said put it in my gear “because I might need it some day,” except he never told me what to do with it or how to use it. Over the years, through experience and训练, I have learned various uses for this webbing and today find myself using this simple tool on a routine basis.
Personally I prefer to carry a 20-foot piece of tubular webbing with a water knot and follow-through so as to provide a continuous loop of webbing; this loop affords much more versatility and ease of use during emergency operations. Since I carry my portable radio in a strap, I found that the traditional radio pocket provides a great space to store the webbing. It has ease of access and quick deployment when needed. In this bulletin I have provided three separate uses for webbing, but the possibilities are endless.
The first option is that of a hasty harness–this simple harness provides a quick and easy harness forself-rescue并协助从高架区域进行救援。要创建线束，只需将八个踩踏，抬起织带的环，然后将手臂扭曲并滑过循环即可。尽管不是绳索营救或长时间延长的理想安全带，但使您摆脱困境是一种快速而肮脏的安全带。
接下来是一个步骤。带和双带子to create a loop, place one arm in the loop and place hands on the elevated surface or out the window (an example being basement window), then step into the loop and push out. Again, this is a quick, easy method for escape from a bad situation.
第三个选项是使用循环来创建围墙。周围的挂钩为织带提供了无数的选项。围绕围墙可以围绕着羽绒的消防员或通过其SCBA线束放置。织带可提供从向下消防员的手柄和空间，以促进运动和退出结构。腰围式挂钩可以安全地携带各种工具，同时允许消防员保持平衡和梯子的平衡。
These are just a few options for gear webbing. The key is to get out and practice with it. No matter what you carry in your gear make sure it is practical, accessible, and functional–remember, no need to carry additional gear for no reason.
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布莱恩·扎伊茨（Brian Zaitz）是一名14年的消防员学生，目前被分配为船长/训练officer with the Metro West (MO) Fire Protection District. Brian is an instructor with Engine House Training, LLC as well as instructor at the St. Louis County Fire Academy. Brian holds several degrees, including an associates in paramedic technology, a bachelors in fire science management, and a masters in human resource development. Brian is currently and accredited chief training officer and student of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.
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