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Question 1

What is the purpose of the RIT SOG?

Answer 1

To establish guidelines to provide an organized method of locating, rescuing or assisting trapped, missing or endangered personnel.

Question 2

When will a RIT be automatically dispatched?

Answer 2

An apparatus with a fully qualified RIT shall be automatically dispatched to any known structure fire.

Question 3

When shall a RIT be established?

Answer 3

A Rit shall be established as soon as possible, when personnel are working in a hot zone or whenever the IC deems it necessary.

Question 4

When may a RIT not be necessary at a structure fire?

Answer 4

if the structure fire is being fought defensively.

Question 5

When can the RIT be terminated?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

How many RITs are required at an incident?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

What does a RIT consist of?

Answer 7

At least 3 personnel of the Firefighting Division that have passed a BFES approved RIT course.

Question 8

The IC should avoid _______________ to an established RIT.

Answer 8

-……avoid assigning additional duties to an established RIT.

Question 9

Procedures for RIT apparatus arriving on the scene….(3)

Answer 9

• 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.

Question 10

Level 1 RIT actions may include but are not limited to: (list 7)

Answer 10

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

Question 11

At a hi-rise incident, the staging area for RIT may be located_________?

Answer 11

…… inside the building in the forward staging area.

Question 12

Level 1 RIT may include the following equipment, but is not limited to: (list 9)

Answer 12

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

Question 13

When can personnel use staged RIT equipment?

Answer 13

Personnel shall not remove equipment staged for RIT.

Question 14

When is “Level 2 RIT” implemented?(3)

Answer 14

• If the scene escalates
• a 2nd alarm is called
• when requested by the IC

Question 15

Level 2 RIT actions may include, but are not limited to:

list 4

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

What must the RIT team be cognizant of in Level 2 RIT operations?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Level 2 RIT equipment (list 6)

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Level 3 RIT - When shall the RIT be notified?

Answer 18

At the report of a firefighter emergency/Mayday call, the RIT shall be notified.

Question 19

The _______________ shall dictate when the IC orders the deployment of the RIT.

Answer 19

circumstances

Question 20

When does Level 3 RIT commence?

Answer 20

RIT beginning rescue operations shall commence level 3 RIT

Question 21

What shall the IC assign, once RIT has been deployed?(2)

Answer 21

• when feasible assign an additional RIT to the point of entry
• assign a medical sector of 3 fire personnel with appropriate PPE

Question 22

Level 3 RIT actions for supplementary RITs may include. (list 4)

Answer 22

1- Gathering info
2- Preparing to make entry
3- Assessing alternate means of egress
4- Staging additional equipment

Question 23

It is highly recommended that once RIT operations commence, _____________are assigned to another DC or captain.

Answer 23

• fire operations

Question 24

Level 3 RIT equipment

Answer 24

• level 1 and 2 RIT equipment

- additional equipment may be required to meet the needs of the circumstances

Question 25

The RIT shall_____ ________ with the IC providing _______ on the _______.

Answer 25

the RIT shall maintain communications with the IC providing updates on the situation.

Question 26

How can RIT searches be performed?

Answer 26

The RIT may do an audible or physical search of an area. The completion of an audible search shall be communicated to the IC by stating that there is an “audible all clear”

Question 27

What are the RIT benchmarks? (list 4)

Answer 27

1- Firefighter located
2- Firefighter converted and on air
3- Firefighter removal underway and the route
4- Firefighter removed from the structure.