RIT

Crawford on RIT: Dangerous but Necessary Work

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:44:00 GMT

In his classroom Wednesday at FDIC 2012, Jim Crawford reviewed the evolution of rapid intervention over the past 15 years.

Fireman's Fund Awards $1 Million in Grants to MO Fire Departments

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:01:00 GMT

The St. Louis Fire Department was joined yesterday by two insurance companies and the Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance to announce a $36,949 grant that will make St. Louis firefighters safer and celebrate a milestone.

Tailboard Talk: Do Firefighters Talk Too Much or Not Enough?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:01:00 GMT

Dane Carley and Craig Nelson discuss how you can foster an environment of good, reliable communications in your fire department.

Camden (NJ) Firefighters Injured in Row House Fire

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:59:00 GMT

Three firefighters were injured in an apparent explosion Wednesday in Camden, New Jersey.

Rapid Intervention Basics for Firefighters

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:43:00 GMT

Jeff Schwering offers a reminder about the many elements for which the rapid intervention team (RIT) is responsible and issues a call for a return to the basics

The Rapid Intervention Pak

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:29:00 GMT

As an officer of a Truck Company, your job is to constantly maintain that your members are on their "A game" as far as operational proficiency is concerned. We have many different tools to choose from in our arsenal but, one tool that is highly overlooked is the Rapid Intervention Pak (RIT Pak).

National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Mayday, RIT Preparedness, Floor Collapse

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:04:00 GMT

Maintaing a rapid intervention team on hand during the final phase of fire extinguishment can save a firefighter's life, as demonstrated in this week's featured firefighter near-miss report.

Advice to Young Firefighters, Part 5

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:17:00 GMT

Much has been written in the past year about the decline of the role of the company officer within the fire department.

The Protocol of the Mayday Call

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:31:00 GMT

According to the results of a 2009 survey of 187 firefighters across several Midwestern states, most firefighters felt that their coworkers wouldn't know when to call a Mayday.

The Role of the RIT Officer

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:18:00 GMT

Today's fireground has changed considerably over the past 25 years.

Casella CEL Introduces New Acoustic Calibrator

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:31:00 GMT

Casella CEL Inc., has introduced a new acoustic calibrator that they say is the world's smallest.

Fundamentals of RIT

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:05:00 GMT

Though some firefighters may view operating as part of the rapid intervention team (RIT) as "boring," this is a critical fireground function that can ultimately save lives, Joe McClelland writes.

MO Firefighter Injured in Fall Through Hole at Home

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:44:00 GMT

A Rock Community (MO) Fire Protection District firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries after falling through a hole in the floor of a burning home in Arnold early Sunday.

(fireengineering.com)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:11:00 GMT

This month's Roundtable question concerns your department's morale. Several factors contribute to the morale of a department.

Your Mayday--Use It or Lose it

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:34:00 GMT

By virtue of the Mayday being a high-impact fireground incident, firefighters must make Mayday transmittal and response our sharpest fireground evolution, David DeStefano writes.

Preventing Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) Radio Chaos: The 3/3 Option

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Anthony Avillo discusses the benefits of using separate channels to help the rapid intervention company operate more smoothly when a firefighter in distress has transmitted the Mayday on the fireground.

Ottawa (Canada) Firefighter Rescued from Floor Collapse

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:25:20 GMT

Firefighters operating at a two-alarm house fire in Ottawa, Canada, were rescued from what may have been a flashover event that collapsed the home's main floor into the basement they were working in.

House Fire Injures 3 Kansas City (MO) Firefighters

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:55:40 GMT

Three firefigthers were treated at a hospital after suffering injuries in a Kansas City (MO) house fire on Saturday.

Training Days: Firefighter Rescue Drills

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:55:50 GMT

Tom Kiurski discusses how he helped conduct the Denver drill and a RIT drill for firefighter training in his department.

Tactical Building Blocks Questions Answered

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:00:40 GMT

Lieutenant Frank Ricci of the New Haven (CT) Fire Department responds to questions posed to him by viewers of his firefighting and safety Webcast, Tactical Building Blocks.