Flourtown Fire Company responded as a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for an attic fire in Whitemarsh Township’s Spring Mill Fire Company’s local area at 2 River Road. The team also assisted with overhaul after the fire was placed under control. All Photos by Bob Wilmot, Jr.
Honing Important Skills – RIT Training
Some members of Flourtown Fire Company and Wyndmoor Hose Company took part in Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training hosted by Safety and Survival Training LLC.
Firefighters learned self rescue techniques, SCBA rescue skills, grab and go techniques and other skills needed to actually make a rescue of fellow firefighters when needed on the fire grounds. All Photos by Bob Wilmot, Jr.