Rapid Intervention Teams

The Rapid Intervention Team is a unit made up of emergency responders trained in emergency scene rescue techniques. The team's objective is to rescue emergency responders who become trapped, injured or missing during response activities. This program provides training for those personnel. Topics covered:

Responsibilities of the RIT Conditions under which it is deployed Skills that members of the team must possess The Rapid Intervention Team Officer The importance of the proactive stance of the team Information that should be collected about the incident site The five types of building construction as related to fire resistance Specialized equipment that the RIT team uses for search and rescue Communications systems RIT assist teams Search methods and extrication Moving the victim Leader's Guide included.28 minutes.