Figure 8's

Figure 8 descenders are essential rope rescue hardware for fire departments conducting technical rescue operations, providing reliable friction control during rappels and lowering operations. Brands like CMC and Petzl engineer these aluminum devices to handle the demanding loads of firefighter rescue scenarios, from high-angle building rescues to confined space extractions. Used with rescue rope and locking carabiners, figure 8s deliver consistent descent control that technical rescue teams depend on. Whether equipping your department's rope rescue cache or replacing worn hardware, these descenders meet the durability standards fire rescue operations demand.