FIP-FIP9730 - Rapid Intervention Series (RIC 2020)
Course Description
This course covers Safety and Survival, Mayday, and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC), the three topics necessary to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1407: Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews (2020 edition). This series course combines all content from courses FIP-6412 Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC 2020) and FIP-6413 Mayday/Safety & Survival (RIC 2020). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1407 Standard, 2020 edition.Course Outline
General. The rapid intervention training program shall include the following areas:
(1) Risk assessment and risk management
(2) Activation and management of rapid intervention operations
(3) Communications procedures specific to rapid intervention functions
(4) Accountability and resource management
(5) Criteria for deploying rapid intervention crews and resources to the scene
(6) Integration of firefighter rescue operations into the incident command system
(7) Implementation of an accountability system that meets the requirements of NFPA 1561
(8) Potential impact of RIC operation on the safety and welfare of rescuers and others as well as on other activities at the incident site
(9) Distinction between rescue and recovery modes
Skills
(1) Declaring Mayday
(2) Search techniques
(3) Access and extrication
(4) Air supply
(5) Ropes
(6) Protecting downed firefighter(s) in place
(7) Moving downed firefighter(s) to safety
(8) Firefighter self-rescue techniques
Learner Outcomes
General. The rapid intervention training program shall include the following areas:
(1) Risk assessment and risk management
(2) Activation and management of rapid intervention operations
(3) Communications procedures specific to rapid intervention functions
(4) Accountability and resource management
(5) Criteria for deploying rapid intervention crews and resources to the scene
(6) Integration of firefighter rescue operations into the incident command system
(7) Implementation of an accountability system that meets the requirements of NFPA 1561
(8) Potential impact of RIC operation on the safety and welfare of rescuers and others as well as on other activities at the incident site
(9) Distinction between rescue and recovery modes
Skills
(1) Declaring Mayday
(2) Search techniques
(3) Access and extrication
(4) Air supply
(5) Ropes
(6) Protecting downed firefighter(s) in place
(7) Moving downed firefighter(s) to safety
(8) Firefighter self-rescue techniques
Prerequisites
The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Fire Fighter certified