RIT Under Fire
There aren’t many fire ground events as intense as a downed firefighter. Hearing a MAYDAY called for one of our own is both mentally and physically taxing. Experience has taught us that successful rapid intervention events are a result of proficiency in basic firefighting essentials, good communication, solid problem- solving skills, and preparedness. There’s no place in today’s fire service to be reactive, especially when it comes to RIT. Statistically speaking, the Rapid Intervention Team are last to reach a downed firefighter. It tends to be someone on that crew, a fire company working close by, or the firefighter themselves who make rescue. This means it's crucial that every firefighter has the knowledge and skills to save our own. Our rapid intervention program focuses on RIT specific skills and an emphasis on realistic scenarios that enhance these core abilities. We will draw from some of our experiences and show how these best practices will bring a street-smart approach. Students will leave this program with the confidence to execute skills in these high stress/low frequency events.
ABE’s of RIT
There aren’t many fire ground events as intense as a downed firefighter. Hearing a MAYDAY called for one of our own is both mentally and physically taxing. Experience has taught us that successful rapid intervention events are a result of proficiency in basic firefighting essentials, good communication, solid problem-solving skills, and preparedness. There’s no place in today’s fire service to be reactive, especially when it comes to RIT.
Statistically speaking, the Rapid Intervention Team are last to reach a downed firefighter. It tends to be someone on that crew, a fire company working close by, or the firefighter themselves who make rescue. This means it's crucial that every firefighter has the knowledge and skills to save our own.
This program has a focus on real world scenarios, as well as a study on the statistics. Our instructors will draw on past experiences, with first-hand accounts of incidents from both the command, strategic, and tactical levels. This class will help grow people’s mindset and core abilities when it comes to an event that is possibly our worst day on the job. Attendees with leave this program with boost in confidence and decision-making abilities during the high stress/low frequency events.