Rope Archives

#314 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons from the Worcester Fire

January 9, 2020

What made the Worcester Cold Storage Facility unique offers lessons for fighting fires in abandoned structures. Find out what was learned after the Worcester fire.

#289 – Life Safety Rope: NFPA Requirements for Technical-Use Rope, Part 2

October 30, 2019

Read this guide for helping emergency-services personnel select technical-use life safety rope according to NFPA standards.

#288 – Life Safety Rope: NFPA Requirements for Choosing the Technical-Use Rope, Part 1

October 29, 2019

Life safety rope is what firefighters turn to for rescue, but selecting the best rope requires understanding its characteristics and NFPA requirements before purchase.