Firefighter in distress incidents. How we view it, prepare for it, and respond to it. Facilitated by two retired members of FDNY Rescue 1.
On May 13, 2024, at 18:45hrs (Doors open at 18:00) Lehigh Valley Rescue will be presenting Firefighter in distress incidents. How we view it, prepare for it, and respond to it. Facilitated by two retired members of FDNY Rescue 1.
During this in-depth presentation, we’ll introduce the concept of a firefighter in distress incident as a rescue discipline. Featured topics include:
Five layers of Firefighter removal
Proactive RIT\FAST
Developing a plan to have the right additional resources immediately dispatched once a confirmed firefighter in distress incident occurs
Developing specialized apparatus with the right tools and equipment that would assist the RIT teams if they required additional resources
Deploying at a complex firefighter removal using a six-sided approach
Conducting an honest assessment of your capabilities as a RIT team
Clarifying with your RIT team the expectations you have for them
We will also focus on leadership and mentoring in an effort to continuously evolve the firehouse culture and our attitude towards firefighter in distress incidents and mayday responses.
Lehigh Valley Rescue is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that operates solely off of donations. These donations are currently being used to cover operational expenses that we are incurring (i.e. Insurance), but will help us with equipment we would like to purchase, and classes going forward. Our instructors are not being paid for their time and expertise.
We are requesting all that are attending to sign up on our website by clicking on the blue button above or below. A small $20 dollar donation is requested and can be paid at the door. This is a requested donation. No firefighter will be denied entry if they do not have the means for the donation.
Anyone with an open mind and a willingness to learn is welcome to attend.
Lehigh Valley Rescue would like to extend a special thank you to West Trenton Vol FC No. 1, Ewing Township FD, Prospect Heights Vol. Fire Company No. 1, Slackwood Fire Co, Lawrenceville FC, Lawrence Road Fire Co. for hosting this event.
West Trenton Volunteer FC No. 1 Ballroom, 40 West Upper Ferry Road, Ewing Township, NJ, 08628
Thank You!
Lehigh Valley Rescue.