This class will discuss how to plan for a firefighter in distress incident that is above a typical Rapid Intervention Team’s capability, specifically:
• The five layers of firefighter removal
• Communicating expectations to your RIT
• How to operate when the incident is above RIT’s capabilities
• Special apparatus, equipment, resources, and trained firefighters required for these incidents
• A planned response for confirmed firefighters in distress incidents
Instructor: Rob Macchia, has over 20 years of experience in the fire service, both as a volunteer in his local community, and serving in the FDNY. He started his FDNY career in Ladder 23 in Harlem, then retired with 8 years in Rescue 1 in Midtown.
RSVP & questions: can be sent to Chief Sims via chief@holidayparkvfd.org
Date: Tuesday, February 18th at 18:30 hours
Location: Social Hall of Holiday Park VFD
Cost: Free*
*Free course open to all local fire departments & emergency agencies in the area. Course fee is being covered by the host department; HPVFD; as part of our free educational series available to our fellow firefighters.
