10/21/2026
Monday night, we held search and rescue training at the fire station. Searching for possible victims in a structure fire is an essential part of what firefighters do. Who rescues a firefighter when they need rescuing if they get hurt inside the fire scene? Other firefighters. Rapid Intervention Team members are a dedicated group of firefighters who remain outside a burning building or hazardous area soley to rescue fellow firefighters who become trapped, lost, injured, or out of air. In our service area, it is difficult to have dedicated personnel to do that one job. Usually, the firefighters on the team were doing other duties on the fire ground until needed to jump into action. Continued training for all firefighters is needed to keep their skills sharp and to keep a level head when going in after one of their own.
