Saturday, September 14, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
312 Lyndhurst Road
Lyndhurst, Ontario
K0E 1N0
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Course: Introduction to Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention Team Operations
Prerequisite: None
Date(s): Sept 14-15, 2019
Time: 08:30 to 16:00 hrs
Fee: $175.00 per student
Course Description:
This program combines theory and hands-on applications to provide the student-learner with the
necessary skills to perform basic survival techniques and a working knowledge of Rapid
Intervention Team (RIT) operations as it applies to a modern fire scene. This (2) day course will
familiarize student-learners with concepts and tools to develop or enhance their scope and
understanding in the principles of Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention Team operations
as it pertains to building construction, fire behavior and radio communications. Student-learners
will receive theory discussions and simulated evolution to demonstrate techniques in a
controlled environment.
Developed in accordance with NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety,
Health, and Wellness Program, NFPA 1407: Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid
Intervention Crews, and the Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Health & Safety. Student-Learners
will require full structural PPE and breathing apparatus.
For more information, please contact:
Derek Latimer
Captain
Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Service
Tel. (613) 802-0721
stncpt4@townshipleeds.on.ca
Registration: submission of a completed application to fireadmin@townshipleeds.on.ca
no later than September 5, 2019.