R.I.C.O.
Rapid Intervention Company Operations/Firefighter Rescue and Survival
2009
SYLLABUS OVERVIEW
Welcome to the R.I.C.O. Rapid Intervention Company Operations/Firefighter Rescue and Survival
SYLLABUS OVERVIEW. This well known national program now in its 8th year along with
RICOFIRERESCUE INC. has provide for the training of over 4,000 firefighters throughout the USA,
Canada and Europe. This 40 hour program reveals some of the most challenging as well as the most up
to date diverse techniques and maneuvers for firefighters anywhere in rescuing their own.
A participant completing this intensive interactive hands-on program is an accomplishment to be proud of
let alone the overwhelming amount of information you will be able to take back to your fire departments
and organizations to begin or enhance your firefighter rescue and survival needs. Not only are you
participating with some of the most prominent instructors from across the nation many who have
experience the loss or injury of one of their own but you also bring back a 360 page text, handouts,
training drills and CDs. Many states within the USA and abroad have adopted not only the text but also
many of the teaching methods used from this incredible week long program.
The following overview is just a glimpse of what to expect from one of the most respected programs in the
country. Because RICOFIRERESCUE INC. continuously provides ever changing up to date techniques,
maneuvers and philosophies it is important to note that the following information may not reflect all
entities of this large interactive program in firefighter rescue and survival.