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RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING - BASIC (12 HOURS) TC/IS

Approved for 1 hour of EMS CEUs IS providing certain conditions are met and approved by the Program Administrator

PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide the basic skills and theories that a firefighter may need when assigned as a
RIT team member on an emergency scene.

CONTENT: This course covers the types of equipment and various methods of rescue associated with the RIT team
purpose and function.

AUDIENCE: Rapid Intervention Team Training is offered to all fire service personnel, specifically those who may be
assigned to function as a RIT team member in the future.

PREREQUISITES: Structural Fire Fighting Skills EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11

TUITION PER STUDENT: $80 In-State Fire Companies CLASS LIMIT: 40 students
$160 Out-of-State Fire Companies

RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING
– ADVANCED (12 HOURS) TC

Approved for 1 hour of EMS CEUs

PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide advanced
skills and theories that a firefighter may utilize when assigned
as a RIT team member or team leader on an emergency
scene.

CONTENT: This course will cover planning, proper
selection of equipment, entry and exit points as well as
the various methods of rescue and communication
associated with the RIT purpose and function. Students
will be required to complete a Physical Ability Circuit
Course. Student will also be tested on subject knowledge
and completion of physical evolutions acting as part of a
team to qualify as a RIT member. To receive credit,
student must complete entire class.

AUDIENCE: Rapid Intervention Team Training is offered
to all fire service personnel, specifically those who may
be required to function as a RIT team member or team
leader.

PREREQUISITES: RIT – Basic
CLASS LIMIT: 24 students
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11
TUITION PER STUDENT: $125 In-State Fire Companies

$250 Out-of-State Fire Companies

RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING - LEADER (6 HOURS) TC/IS/RC

Approved for 1 hour of EMS CEUs

PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide advanced theories that a firefighter or officer may utilize when assigned as
a RIT Officer or team leader on an emergency scene.

CONTENT: This course will cover planning, proper selection of equipment, entry and exit points as well as the
various methods of rescue and communication associated with the RIT purpose and function. Students will also be
taught subject knowledge and command responsibilities acting as the leader of a RIT operation. Course will include
case studies of RIT responses. To receive credit, student must complete entire class.

AUDIENCE: Rapid Intervention Team Training is offered to all fire service personnel, specifically those who may be
required to function as a RIT team member or team leader.

PREREQUISITES: RIT-Basic and 18 years of age CLASS LIMIT: 24 students

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Classroom materials

TUITION PER STUDENT: $25 In-State Fire Companies; $50 Out-of-State Fire Companies

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