12/07/2017 - WHITMAN, MASSACHUSETTS (PLYMOUTH COUNTY) - On Thursday, December 7, 2017 the Whitman Fire Department hosted rapid intervention team (RIT) training at their former armory building located behind the Central Fire Station on Temple Street. Firefighters from Whitman and Abington participated in and worked several evolution's for rescuing downed firefighters from several different situations. Firefighters utilized their skills for rescuing and removing firefighters who were trapped, injured or who had other issues that required assistance in removing them from dangerous situations.