Rapid Intervention Teams Concepts (RITC) at Allegheny Valley VFC No. 1

Course Goal: Reduce firefighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. Fire ground rescue teams may prevent firefighter deaths or reduce the severity of injuries inflicted on firefighters by being formed on scene with proper equipment and training. Description of Course: This program is designed to prepare fire department personnel for implementation of a stand-by rescue team at structure fires and certain other incidents. Information is provided from existing fire departments utilizing the concept successfully. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course and ELIF or EBM. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 4.0, CEUs = 0.4