Storkow, Germany · 2027
RITC Rapid Intervention Team Challenge

Different Countries.
Same Mission.

An international challenge for fire service teams who want to test themselves in realistic firefighter rescue scenarios, physical demands and tactical decision-making.

Notice: Official team registration will open in January 2027. Further information will follow in due time.

RITC – Rapid Intervention Team Challenge 2027
The challenge

Locate.
Stabilize.
Extract.

The RITC brings together teams that want to challenge one another, share experience and learn from different approaches. Different ideas, methods and training levels come together — and that is where the real value lies.

The sporting competition provides the framework: it motivates, creates ambition and challenges every team physically, tactically and as a unit. At its core, the event is about community, teamwork and improving together.

03 Stations
Different rescue scenarios with clear tactical demands.
02 Competition days
Two days of firefighter sport, exchange and demanding team performance.
20 Teams
Open to fire service teams from around the world.
Competition stations

Three scenarios.
One shared goal.

The competition is demanding — physically, tactically and as a team. Each station requires clear communication, good decisions and a structured rescue under realistic conditions.

Orientation under pressure

Complex routes, limited visibility and the search for a downed firefighter in a challenging environment.

Rescue and transport

Rapid care, a tactically sound rescue and controlled transport of an injured firefighter.

Technique and teamwork

Restricted spaces, obstacles, physical demand and coordinated rescue techniques under time pressure.

RITC 2027

Registration opens in January 2027.

Teams from every country are welcome. Official team registration will open in January 2027. Further information on the event, participation and rules will follow in due time.