Four live-in firefighters (FF Kautz, FF Banerjee, FF Holloway, and FF Kimmey) from Township companies recently completed a two-day, 16-hour Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) course hosted by Maplewood Fire and Rescue Company, located in Wayne County, PA. Crews trained on ladder rescues, supplying emergency air, and rapidly moving and evacuating downed firefighters, all while being pushed physically and mentally in realistic scenarios.
The purpose of a Rapid Intervention Team, when activated, is to locate and rescue firefighters who become trapped, lost, injured, or low on air. Proficiency in these skills is essential to firefighter safety and ensures crews are prepared to respond effectively when a mayday is called.
Thank you to Maplewood Fire and Rescue and Bucks County Community College for delivering an excellent program. |
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