Humpday Hangout: RIT and Fireground Survival Training

Humpday Hangout: RIT and Fireground Survival Training

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, the panel will discuss the importance of frequent, high-impact drills for firefighter safety and survival, and provide best practices for implementing rapid intervention team (RIT) training programs at the local level.

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