When it comes to a firefighter mayday call on the emergency scene, and you’re a member of the rapid intervention team (RIT), you want your performance to be spectacular in a good way – and that takes practice. …

What is RIT in firefighter training?

A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) shall be established on all structure fires that have grown beyond the incipient stage, other incidents where personnel are subject to hazardous environments or when Incident Commander (IC) deems it necessary.

When should I start RIT?

RIT size up should be based on firefighter survival, on what may cause firefighters to be trapped, lost or become missing inside the structure, and how RIT can facilitate their escape or rescue. RIT shall be activated at any time a firefighter(s) is reported lost, trapped, injured or unaccounted for.