ABBETRIT-Training
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 29 June 2007
Welcome to our training page. Listed below is a list of the recommended training to maintain proficiency as a RIT member. Also listed is upcoming training offered by this organization. To get information on what is required to attend please contact the training committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Recommended Training
Upcoming Accountability Training
Email us now at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule your class.
 
 
 
The classes listed below are in no particular order of importance, although some classes should be taken before taking the more advanced classes.
· Basic Vehicle Rescue - 16 hrs.
· Incident Command System ( ICS ) - 16 hrs.
· Firefighter Safety and Survival - 16 hrs.
· Respiratory Protection ( SCBA ) - 16 hrs.
·Introduction to Rapid Intervention Teams - 4 hrs.
· Rapid Intervention Crew Exercises ( R.I.C.E. ) - 16 hrs.
· Advanced R.I.C.E. – 16 hrs.
· Advanced Vehicle Rescue - 16 hrs.
· Fire Department ( Incident ) Safety Officer - 16 hrs.
· Structural Collapse I – 4 hrs.
· Structural Collapse II – 16 hrs.
· Building Construction – 16 hrs.
· Accountability – 4 hrs.
· High Angle Rescue ( ropes & knots ) – 16 hrs.
· Confined Space Rescue – 16 hrs.

 


 

2008 Training Schedule

This Year (Your Station)
Accountability Classes
ABBETRIT Accountability Classes are now being held. Contact us to schedule your class.

 

 

Good Information

Information on new type of composite bottles used for propane.
Air Cylinder Recall Notice
Surviveair SCBA Facepiece Notice

 


 

There are many online learning opportunities available from FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Fire Administration.

Click here to goto NETC Virtual Campus
The above link will take to you the new National Incident Management System Course.

Firehouse.com has done a series of articles on Calling a Mayday. This should be implemented into everyones trainging program and below are links to the articles so we can understand what we need to train on at our departments.
MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY Do firefighters know when to call it?
Calling A MAYDAY: The Drill

If you have any questions, comments or for more information about training please e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 March 2008 )