Start Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
End Date:
Sunday, October 5, 2025
All Day Event
Rapid Intervention Team Basic Training
Date: October 4 and 5, 2025Time: 8am-4:00pm
Location: Elkland Volunteer Fire Department
105 Parkhurst Street
Elkland, Pennsylvania 16920
Instructor: Stan Hallowich
Pre-requisites: Age 18 and up is Mandatory; Interior Firefighter/Bucks Basic or Firefighter 1
Course Description: This course is designed to provide fire fighters with the knowledge and skill objectives to safely perform rescue techniques to remove trapped or lost fire fighters during deteriorating suppression activities. Included in this course: RIT Team roles and responsibilities, evaluation of case studies, function during suppression activities, lifting and moving techniques, extrication support needs, team building skills, size-up techniques, and structure layout. The fire fighter will also participate in “live” scenario-based evaluations involving a down/trapped fire fighter.
Registration Information: To register email your completed Training Authorization form to bmathers@tiogacountypa.us OR emergencyservices@tiogacountypa.us
Student Needs: 16-24
Location Information:
Elkland FD
Event Type:
In Person
Event Contact Information
Event Contact:
Bret Mathers
Contact Phone:
570-723-8151
Registration Link: