13-RIT

Question 1

What is rapid intervention group

Answer 1

A group consisting of two or more companies with an assigned leader that remains outside the hazard zone for firefighter rescue.

Question 2

Who are RIT groups assigned to? Unless otherwise designated

Answer 2

Unless otherwise delegated, rapid intervention resources are assigned to the Incident Commander.

Question 3

What are the three things required of RIC

Answer 3

The primary role of a standby crew or RIC is

1.Locate and gain access to the firefighter in peril.
2Provide emergency air management.
3Provide reconnaissance information to the Incident Commander for the coordination of additional crews assigned to support the rescue effort.