This course is designed to provide firefighters with the knowledge and skill objectives to safely perform rescue techniques to remove trapped or lost firefighters during deteriorating suppression activities. This course is for firefighters who are members of a RIT, and tasked with extrication responsibilities during structure fires. Included in this course: RIT Team roles and responsibilities, evaluation of case studies, function during suppression activities, lifting and moving techniques, extrication support needs, team building skills, and size-up techniques and structure layout. The fire fighter will also participate in “live” scenario-based evaluations involving a down/trapped firefighter.

Required Textbook(s): Handouts will be provided

Required Equipment: Turn out gear, SCBA

Cost: Free to all responders

DOH Con-ed Credits: 0 CPC

RIT
Dates
November 23, 2024 | 8:00 - 16:00
November 24, 2024 | 8:00 - 16:00
Location
Walnutport Fire Dept
Address

209 Washington St
Walnutport, PA 18088
United States

Phone
Authorization Required
Pre-Requisites Required