RIC001 Rapid Intervention: An Introduction
The Basics of Rapid Intervention
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25m
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 as the 360 survey and softening a building. MAYDAY situations are defined as well as the procedures for RIC activation, radio communications and rescue considerations.
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RIC002 Search & Rescue Operations
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...
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RIC003 Rescue Skills
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...
