3-12 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the RIT SOG?
To establish guidelines to provide an organized method of locating, rescuing or assisting trapped, missing or endangered personnel.
When will a RIT be automatically dispatched?
An apparatus with a fully qualified RIT shall be automatically dispatched to any known structure fire.
When shall a RIT be established?
A Rit shall be established as soon as possible, when personnel are working in a hot zone or whenever the IC deems it necessary.
When may a RIT not be necessary at a structure fire?
if the structure fire is being fought defensively.
When can the RIT be terminated?
Where a fire is fought offensively and is under control, the IC shall use their discretion as to when the need for the RIT might be terminated.
How many RITs are required at an incident?
A Rit is not required for every sector making entry into a hot zone, but more than one RIT may be required if resources are available depending on the size and geographical layout of the incident.
What does a RIT consist of?
At least 3 personnel of the Firefighting Division that have passed a BFES approved RIT course.
The IC should avoid _______________ to an established RIT.
-……avoid assigning additional duties to an established RIT.
Procedures for RIT apparatus arriving on the scene….(3)
- the RIT Captain shall announce that they are on the scene with a message similar to “S203 on-scene RIT”
- establish “Level 1 RIT”
- Consideration must be given to the placement of the RIT apparatus, so as to not interfere with firefighting operations.
Level 1 RIT actions may include but are not limited to: (list 7)
1- gathering info
2- completing a RIT worksheet
3- staging equipment
4- discussing the Situation with the IC, Incident safety Officer and Entry Control Person
5- familiarizing themselves with the structure lay-out
6- performing a 360 of the structure
7- locating secondary means of egress
At a hi-rise incident, the staging area for RIT may be located_________?
…… inside the building in the forward staging area.
Level 1 RIT may include the following equipment, but is not limited to: (list 9)
1- PPE and SCBA 2- RIT kit 3- Tag Line 4- Flashlights 5- Thermal imaging camera 6- Forcible entry tools 7- Cutters 8- Straps 9- Ladders
When can personnel use staged RIT equipment?
Personnel shall not remove equipment staged for RIT.
When is “Level 2 RIT” implemented?(3)
- If the scene escalates
- a 2nd alarm is called
- when requested by the IC
Level 2 RIT actions may include, but are not limited to:
list 4
1- Continuing to gather info
2- Securing a poet supply
3- Preparing lighting
4- Ensuring multiple means of egress, i.e. laddering windows, roofs, removing obstacles-bars, chains, locks, etc.
What must the RIT team be cognizant of in Level 2 RIT operations?
that opening windows or roofs may adversely affect ventilation operations. the RIT shall consult with the IC and any crews performing ventilation operations prior to making rescue openings.
Level 2 RIT equipment (list 6)
1- Level 1 RIT equipment
2- Lights
3- Forcible entry tools, i.e. K12 saw, bullet saw
4- Cribbing and shoring material/equipment
5- Heavy hydraulics or airbags
6- Additional ladders
Level 3 RIT - When shall the RIT be notified?
At the report of a firefighter emergency/Mayday call, the RIT shall be notified.
The _______________ shall dictate when the IC orders the deployment of the RIT.
circumstances
When does Level 3 RIT commence?
RIT beginning rescue operations shall commence level 3 RIT
What shall the IC assign, once RIT has been deployed?(2)
- when feasible assign an additional RIT to the point of entry
- assign a medical sector of 3 fire personnel with appropriate PPE
Level 3 RIT actions for supplementary RITs may include. (list 4)
1- Gathering info
2- Preparing to make entry
3- Assessing alternate means of egress
4- Staging additional equipment
It is highly recommended that once RIT operations commence, _____________are assigned to another DC or captain.
- fire operations
Level 3 RIT equipment
- level 1 and 2 RIT equipment
- additional equipment may be required to meet the needs of the circumstances
