Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
Performance Standard
NFPA 1407, 2020 Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews, Chapters 4-8.
Reference Material
Jones and Bartlett - Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews, 1st Edition
ISBN: 9781284136166 | © 2015 | 256 pages
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are required for Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Certification:
- Age and Education
- Candidate must be 18 years of age and hold a High School Diploma, or equivalent (i.e., GED)
- TIMS Traffic Incident Management (FIP 7000) - This is a required in-person course.
- Candidate must hold Firefighter Certification.
Delivery Options
There are two methods for candidates to obtain RIC certification. The first method is by taking FIP 6411 Rapid Intervention Series which covers both required courses of the NC Rapid Intervention Crew program in one course (Safety & Survival, and Rapid Invention Crew).
The second method is by completing two separate course; FIP 6412 Rapid Intervention Crew, and FIP 6413 Safety & Survival.
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Intervention Series | FIP 6411 | 48-58 |
Rapid Intervention Crew Safety & Survival | FIP 6412 FIP 6413 | 24-29 + SS |