Describes the use of a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) at structure fires. Reviewed are NFPA 1407 standards and training requirements necessary for a firefighter to participate on a RIC. Also described are the common tools that a RIC uses, how to stage tools on scene, and preparedness concepts such...

Describes MAYDAY activation and the search and rescue procedures a RIC will follow. Skills include declaring a MAYDAY and firefighter self-rescue techniques such as wall breaching and the long lug out escape method. Methods of RIC air management are described as well as the use of RIC search tool...

Presents different types of rapid moves and drags that a Rapid Intervention Crew may use to extract a down-firefighter. Presented are the use of webbing, ropes, knots and rescue loops used in rescue. Also demonstrated are ways to move a downed-firefighter up and down stairs, positioning for windo...