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| Course Name |
RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM OPERATIONS |
| Course Code |
FF159 |
| Course Length |
30 Hours |
| Course 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. |
| Course Pre-Requisites |
Smoke Divers – FR100 OR Firefighter Survival: “Get Out Alive” – FF175 |
| Course Fees |
$123.00 |
| Course Materials |
PPE (Long pants are required to be worn under protective clothing at all times.) SCBA, Pen, Pencil, Paper, Highlighter
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Special Notice |
| Available Dates |
Tennessee Fire & Codes Academy [Training Schedule] |
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To register on-line for this course, please click here |
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