is a mandatory requirement of NFPA 1670 for rope technicians.

Elevated Anchors – Setting Up For The Resultant

The use of elevated anchors, i.e. high directional anchor systems, is a mandatory requirement of NFPA 1670 for rope technicians. Having said this, it is impossible to discuss one facet of rope rigging and not address all the many other aspects at the same time. A rope system is like a living breathing thing; like …

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The Gin Pole and Monopod Are Here to Stay

I am going to guess, that while most rescue professionals (paid and unpaid) know “what” a gin pole or monopod is, few understand “why” and “how”.  The use of elevated anchors, i.e. high directional anchor systems, is a mandatory requirement of NFPA 1670 for rope technicians. Having said this, it is impossible to discuss one …

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