After years of triple-digit firefighter fatalities, the concept of assembling a group of firefighters to be immediately available to assist distressed firefighters was born: the rapid intervention team (RIT). John Salka will examine several RIT operations that failed to help you identify what could have been done differently. The numerous factors and conditions that will impact the ability of your RIT, such as staffing, RIT-specific training, calling for help, channel changing and more will be discussed to prepare you to help your brothers and sisters.

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