![]() For an explanation, we went to CMC Rescue’s Engineering Technician Cedric Smith who oversees product certification. The following questions and answers came from a training session at a large southern California fire agency, which was reading the standard closely. ![]() ![]() For example, the cord used by many rescuers for Prusik hitches has not been addressed. New product classes continue to be added to the standard as some of the equipment used for rope rescue has not been covered by the standard. The standard is in the process of being revised for the 2017 edition, and the committee is considering a reorganization of the standard to make it easier to follow. The 2012 edition added several TIAs to clear up some of the confusion. ![]() The NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services is complex and can sometimes be difficult to follow. ![]()
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