Abstract
The recent spate of firefighter fatalities has put the spotlight on Rapid InterventionTeam (RIT), which quickly rescues isolated firefighters. This study examines overseas casesof RIT/s to obtain implications for the operation of Korean RIT/s. RIC in the U.S., BA emergency team in the U. K., ANTS in Germany, and RIT in Canada are analyzed in thefollowing order: ① Concept, ② Operational status, ③ Training program and Equipment. Based on the analysis of overseas cases, the following are the implications for the design andoperation of Korean RIT/s: ① RIT/s should be implemented first in metropolitan areas andlarge cities rather than uniformly across the country. ② The initial RIT should be organizedamong the first responders to arrive at the accident site so that they can respond quickly toisolated incidents. ③ RIT/s should be mandatory for incidents at Response Level 2 and aboveand can be deployed at the discretion of the on-site commander for incidents below the level. ④ RIT should consist of at least four members, but the initial-RIT should consist of at leasttwo members if it is difficult to organize four. ⑤ The training program should include theprinciples and procedures of the RIT, rescue techniques and equipment, team cooperation andcommunication, and simulation. ⑥ Given that additional personnel cannot be provided toRIT/s now, improvements to personal protective equipment should be prioritized.
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