Rapid Intervention

How to manage inside-out rescues, who runs command, when to engage the suppression team and more questions addressed

A Rapid Intervention Team removed the Bridgeport firefighter from the burning house, and an EMS crew transported him to a hospital

A mayday was called, and the firefighter was transported to an area hospital

The Middletown community is rallying to support Shawn Menear, who was flown to a Philadelphia hospital after sustaining burns in a collapse

Officials confirmed the deceased members include Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo

With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment

ICs need training reps to practice strategic deployment of resources, backup plans and communication skills

A Nashua, N.H., mayday underscores the importance of a quick mayday call and swift RIT response

Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared

Research, train, and follow best practices and standards when fighting any fire

A Frederick County fire official said Captain Joshua Laird, 46, issued a mayday after falling through the floor into the basement

After a fellow Wichita firefighter collapsed at house fire, crews called a mayday, initiated chest compressions and used a defibrillator to regain a pulse

Seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack

Lessons learned and great stories from a fire service legend

Use these scenarios to practice monitoring air consumption, operating the SCBA in PPE and buddy breathing