Members of the Rope Access Team put on their gear.
NPS Ranger Larry Polumbo plays the "victim."
Rappelling training session
RAT member practices with new equipment.
RAT members get training from NYC firefighters.
RAT members learn about "the gizmo."
RAT members practice taking patient over the edge.
Did You Know?
Freedom is not standing still. A symbolic feature that people cannot see is the broken chain wrapped around the Statue's feet. Protruding from the bottom of her robe, the broken chains symbolize her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch free from oppression and servitude.