Though undoubtedly well-intentioned, having a "RIT Picnic" in the front yard is counterproductive to downed firefighter rescue operations.  This fast-paced class will review five topics that attendees can evaluate for use at their department to help modernize RIT operations.  Tool selection, deployment models, and other topics will be used to illustrate that a change in mentality is long overdue. By empowering interior crews to assist the mayday firefighter and using RIT to supplement the units in close proximity to the downed member, you will significantly increase the chances for a successful rescue.