Rapid Intervention Training

Our fire dept. does have an SOP for RIT. We do not require our teams to bring in a handline. We will either use a search line anchored outside the structure or the hoseline used on the initial attack

i have to teach a RIT class to a department on a very tight budget (i'm sure we all do). anyone have a powerpoint and lesson plan i could take a look at to get some ideas. thanks.

I have a couple of powerpoints that I use to teach RIT.

I also teach a 12 hour class on a regional basis which is about 75% hands-on. I'd be happy to give you the practical skill lesson plan as well.

I also have a self-rescue class that I teach.

Contact me at bcallahan@bpfd1.org.

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Originally Posted by pelican615

I've recently heard from instructors and some neighboring departments that they are getting away from the "Denver" Drill. This, however, does not solve the problem at hand when it was first designed and used. Does anyone have any ideas as to where I can find some information and newer strategies? Has anyone toyed around with some things and found success? Any ideas would be appreciated!

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While the Denver Drill does have limited value in most RIT situations, it does work well as a team problem solving and communications exercise. To me, that is it's primary value.

Look at the buildings in your district and potential problems that the construction will create when it comes to removing a firefighter, then design your drills around your district.

Looking for an outside vendor to come in to teach and certify firefighters in RIT training that is NFPA 1407 compliant.

Has anyone done this and who did you use. Located in Northeast (more specifically Maine).

We base our RIT structure off FDTN training. http://www.fdtraining.com/NewCourses...or-Rapid-11481


We utilize a notation in our CAD that gets us a RIT team prompt at 3 mins into a potentional strucutre fire call. It is up the the first due officer to fill the RIT box if they feel there is a fire and not a false call.