Respond to the Interface (RTI) Train the Trainer Opportunity

The IAFF is looking for 4 OPFFA members to become RTI Trained Facilitators for our district and the IAFF.

Candidates will be screened prior to final selection. Those candidates chosen for the class will be contacted directly (as well as the Local President).

The deadline to apply is August 8, 2024.

IAFF RTI PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

The IAFF Responding to the Interface (RTI) training includes 10 one-hour online modules and two days of hands-on field instruction. The training program is designed to provide fire fighters and company officers a consistent basic understanding of safety, command and control, strategy and tactics to use when defending structures from a wildland fire (defensive strategy) or suppressing a wildland fire in and around structures (offensive strategy). This initial course serves as a prerequisite for the two-day Responding to the Interface Part 2 – train the trainer course.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

To provide the student with comprehensive information regarding Urban Interface response, command, strategies, and tactics which will allow them to operate safely in their community’s fire environment.

● Leadership                           ● Fire Behavior

● Incident Command             ● Structure Triage

● Strategy and Tactics            ● Resource Utilization

● Cooperating Agencies         ● Evacuations

● Planning                                ● Safety

INSTRUCTOR PREREQUISITES – See Brochure

  • Complete the S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (FEMA). This online course focuses on the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. It includes three online modules that take 1-3 hours each to complete. 
  • Complete the IAFF Responding to the Interface Training Part 1 (Online Course)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

  • A minimum 4-year commitment
  • Previous fire service training experience
  • Fire Service Instructor Level 1
  • Union experience – i.e.: union steward, executive officer, charitable work, and aligned with IAFF principles
  • Suggested S-130 Fire Fighter Training (FEMA) or equivalent (preferred) – Can be completed if selected
  • Past Wildland and/or Wildland Urban Interface experience
  • Must be endorsed by your Local President (required)

Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.

INITIAL STEPS

Interested members are asked to send a letter with the following information to [email protected]:

  • name, address, phone, and email
  • 3-4 sentences about your experience with Wildland Training
  • 3-4 sentences about your experience with Union and/or Charitable work
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