Bearers of the Oath #5 RIT or DIE

The objective and function of a dedicated rapid intervention team (RIT) is to locate, and rescue lost, trapped, and/or injured firefighters located within the structure or on the fire ground.

When firefighters face mayday conditions, saving them may require more than basic rescue techniques and training. Before we can be proficient at advanced techniques, we must instill proficiency of basic techniques that your title of firefighter requires.

Data shows that RIT teams often must be rescued once finding the Firefighter or Firefighter who initially called the mayday.

-Why does this happen, and how do we prevent that?

-What are the basics that we should be proficient at?

-What is required in being a successful RIT team? 

-How can we plan to be successful at something we hope never happens?

-How many what if’s can we take out to be prepared for the MAYDAY we hope never happens?

-Your Oath requires you to remain prepared, ARE YOU???