Fire Service and Code Enforcement Academy
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| RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM OPERATIONS | |||||||||
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| Code | FF159 | ||||||||
| Length | 30 Hours | ||||||||
| Description |
This 30-hour course is a comprehensive program designed to prepare experienced firefighters for the difficult job of rescuing other firefighters from a structure fire incident.
The course emphasizes the importance of Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) being composed of veteran, well trained, and physically fit firefighters.
Major course topics include: MAY-DAY procedures; Rapid Intervention Team search techniques; downed firefighter assessment; air changeover procedures; drags and carries; extrication; 2:1 lowering systems; sub-level rescues; ladder rescues; the "Denver" drill; the "Pittsburgh" drill; communications; and accountability.
The first four hours of the class are classroom, with the remaining time consisting of hands-on practical training. |
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| Pre-Requisites | Smoke Divers – FR100 OR Firefighter Survival: “Get Out Alive” – FF175 | ||||||||
| Fees | $123.00 | ||||||||
| Materials | Contact TFACA for materials list, Pen, Paper, Pencil, Highlighter. | ||||||||
| Dates | Tennessee Fire & Codes Academy (Training Schedule) | ||||||||
| Register Now | To register on-line for this course, please CLICK HERE. | ||||||||
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