Resources / Financial Assistance
RIT — Rapid Intervention Team
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) whose mission is to save the volunteer fire service by developing programs to recruit, retain, and reward volunteer first responders. It offers a First Responder Benefits Package that includes life insurance, a counseling/assistance program, telemedicine, pharmacy discounts, and financial-wellness education.
- Cost
- Free — RIT's First Responder Benefits Package is available free of charge to any qualifying first responder (own site)
- Coverage
- Pennsylvania (volunteer first responders) (Pennsylvania)
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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