300EE - 2 In/2 Out

Question 1

Risk Management Philosophy

Answer 1

• Within a Structured Plan, we may Risk our Lives to Protect Savable Lives
• Within a Structured Plan, we may Risk our Lives a Little to Protect Savable Property
• WE WILL NOT RISK OUR LIVES FOR PROPERTY OR LIVES THAT ARE ALREADY LOST

Question 2

Minimum risk factor considerations

Answer 2

• Routine Evaluation of Risk in all Situations
• Well Defined Strategic Options
• Standard Operating Guidelines and Equipment
• Effective Training
• Protective Clothing and Equipment
• Effective Incident Management and Communication
• Safety Procedures and Safety Officers
• RIT
• Adequate Resources
• Rest and Rehabilitation
• Regular Evaluation of Changing Conditions
• Experienced Based upon previous Incident and Incident Reviews

Question 3

When, upon arrival, a KNOWN recur situation exists, where quick, positive action will result in the saving of lives, the 2 OUT requirement can be waived.

Answer 3

• On scene personnel can see or hear victims

* Witnesses or family members verify that victims are still in the structure or atmosphere

Question 4

RIT equipment

Answer 4

• RIT Tarp - blue tarp 6’x6’ with yellow ‘RIT’ lettering
• Complete SCBA bottle
• Spare SCBA bottle
• Search/guide rope or light rope
• TIC
• Hose line
• Irons
• Hand light
• Stokes basket
• 2 portable radios

Question 5

RIT ORGANIZATION

T.E.A.R.

Answer 5

T - Team Leader, responsible for integrity and accountability, communication to supervisor to determine necessary tactics

E - Extrication, responsible for freeing trapped FF, assists AIR with bottle switch over. Carry irons, wire cutters, other tools

A - Air, responsible to provide adequate air supply. Assist in carrying/removing trapped FF

R - Rope, deploys rope when RIT makes entry. Rope to carry FF. Hand light and extra set of irons.

Question 6

RIT planning A.W.A.R.E.

Answer 6

• AIR
• WATER
• A RADIO
• EXTRICATION

Question 7

RIT arrival question to IC (4?)

Answer 7

• How many personnel are working the incident?
• How long have companies been working on air?
• What type, brand and model, of SCBA are being used?
• What is the strategy of the plan and how has the plan been managed?

Question 8

RIT notes from 360 sizeup (7)

Answer 8

• Entrance/Egress of working companies
• Fire conditions
• Building construction
• Size of building
• Fire location
• Extent of fire
• Progress