TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE
TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE
Often overlooked or an afterthought, but what happens if you need them, and they are not there or if they are there but don’t have the training to successfully do the job. As a RIT team or member of a RIT team you are obligated to have a level of knowledge and training that allows you to understand the risks, and to perform with one purpose, rescuing a downed firefighter. Are you or your team up for the task? As a RIT Team or member of a RIT Team would you want you coming to your rescue?
On November 3rd, 2024, we will be hosting a RIT class at the Forks Township training facility. This all-day class will focus on RIT and your ability to work as an individual and as a team. The day will consist of attendees rotating between 3 stations, concluding with an all-hands residential collapse scenario. Each station will consist of 3 instructors allowing us to provide focused , experienced based training that attendees will certainly benefit from giving them tools, and techniques to bring back to their own departments.
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Thank You for your interest in training with Lehigh Valley Rescue. Lehigh Valley Rescue is a non-profit organization that focuses on training emergency services personal. Being a Non-Profit organization any classes that you donate to can be used towards your annual taxes, please keep receipts. If needed again, please email LehighValleyRescue@gmail.com
Training:
It is highly recommended that you have taken and completed a Firefighter 1 class and have some form of RIT training.
Cost:
Due to a recent donation from The John Kalynych foundation we have decided to pay it forward and offer this class for FREE.
Gear Required:
Full PPE will be needed for this event
SCBA and Spare Cylinder – We will have a cascade on location
This class will not consist of live fire evolutions
Weather:
It is November, if it is determined that it is too cold, snowing, or raining a decision will be made the day before to postpone the event.
Health:
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Water stations will also be setup
EMS will be on location for the day
Day of Logistics:
Form - Hold Harmless will be signed
Form – Gear inspection, sign off
Parking outside the gate
T-Shirts, challenge coins, and mugs will be available for sale
Timeline:
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Hold Harmless, Lite Breakfast Provided
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About LVR – Instructor Introduction
Overview
Health and safety – EMS on Location
“Code Red” – Training Stops\Instructors and EMS Respond
Tool Lab, Personal Tools, packaging, webbing, etc.
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Attendees will rotate between 3 stations:
Station 1
A: Scenario is that of a downed Firefighter. The Firefighter has been located on the second floor within a confined space, mobility is limited. As a member of a RIT team your team will be activated to extricate the downed firefighter via a second-floor window.
B: Overview and integration of a FAST board and RIT Pack. Focus on packaging, movement, communication, and extrication via a second-floor window.
Station 2
A: Scenario is that of a downed Firefighter. The Firefighter has been located on a stairwell; mobility is limited. As a member of a RIT team your team will be activated to extricate the downed firefighter building a 2:1 mechanical advantage with a rescue rope.
B: Overview of mask confidence, air management, and proper radio procedures. When it comes to firefighter removal there are no shortcuts, repetition is the key to building competence.
Station 3
A: Scenario is that of a downed Firefighter. The Firefighter has been located in the basement, your only means of extrication is via a basement window. As a member of a RIT team your team will be expected to enter the basement window extricate the downed firefighter and self-extricate yourself and team.
B: Overview of self-extrication techniques via a window; to include windows hangs and firefighter headfirst ladder slide.
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As attendees enjoy lunch, we will have an interactive discussion about collapse, entrapment, and medical concerns at a dwelling fire. This will be in preparation for the final station. We will close discussing the expectations during the final collapse station.
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A residential collapse has occurred trapping various members from the first due engine and truck. Under the direction of a Command structure attendees will be divided into multiple RIT teams working in conjunction with each other to perform multiple rescues. Various methodologies and specialized tools, including breaching, cutting, and lifting will be integrated into this station to allow attendees to enhance their skills. This station is also designed to provide firefighters with an understanding of how demanding logistics and communications can be at a residential collapse.
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