Rapid Intervention Teams and Mayday Procedures
Standby rescue arrangements and communications when a firefighter is in distress during interior operations.
DRG-21
RIT Equipment and Rescue Bags
2 h
Preparing equipment for rapid intervention tasks.
Training enquiriesTraining content
- RIT bags and packs and their applications.
- Personal equipment.
- Operating respiratory rescue equipment while wearing gloves.
- Reviewing unit equipment and identifying gaps.
Skills-development module. It does not replace a full qualification course or confer the authorisations associated with it.
Who we train
RIT personnel and people responsible for equipment readiness.
How we train
Instruction, practical exercises and debriefs tailored to the module.
Settings and connections
Cold exercises without exposing participants to a full-scale live fire.
Complementary skills
SCBA Failure — Partner Rescue and Stair Evacuation
Responding to breathing-apparatus failure and coordinating partner rescue and RIT assistance.
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.