Chapter 5 "On-Scene Organization and Preparation"

Question 1

A critical rapid intervention function is:

Answer 1

being able to go to work without delay.

Question 2

RIT members must prepare for deployment from?

Answer 2

Initial Dispatch

Question 3

RIT may be required to deploy immediately upon arrival because…..

Answer 3

many firefighter are trapped in the early phases of fire.

Question 4

RIT’s incident size up should begin?

Answer 4

At initial dispatch

Question 5

RIT Officers should consider what during size-up?

Answer 5

1 - Burn time effect on structural collapse and volatility of on -scene hazards
2 - Discuss access points with crew
3 - Describe appropriate resources
4 - Discuss resources that will be needed from other apparatus on scene.

Question 6

RIT Officer should immediately report to the?

Answer 6

Command Post

Question 7

RIT staging is typically near?

Answer 7

Command Post

Question 8

What should RIT deploy to clearly identify their staging area?

Answer 8

Large Tarp

Question 9

Once the RIT staging area is complete how many firefighters should maintain a high level of readiness?

Answer 9

Two

Question 10

What is a High Level Of Readiness?

Answer 10

Tools on their person or close at hand
SCBA bottles turned on
PASS devices activated
Facepieces and Protective Hoods in place

Question 11

While the team leader reports to the Command Post all other members should?

Answer 11

Begin their survey of the building or incident site.

Question 12

What should continue as the incident progresses?

Answer 12

Size-Up

Question 13

What should be observed during continual size-up from RIT?

Answer 13

Survey the building to regularly assess conditions
Report any differences in fire behaivor
Check and Report any low air alarms or PASS activation
Notify changes affecting access.

Question 14

What is a vital component for the effectiveness of a RIT?

Answer 14

Communications

Question 15

RIT officer should assign one person to do what?

Answer 15

Monitor Radio Traffic

Question 16

To facilitate good communications with RIT team members what should the RIT do?

Answer 16

Operate on a different frequency than the fireground channel

Question 17

In the event of a distress call all traffic should be cleared from the operating band/channel except for?

Answer 17

IC, RIT and the Victim

Question 18

During a rescue who should the RIT Officer maintain in direct contact with?

Answer 18

IC

Question 19

What is the most difficult and stressful situation a IC can face?

Answer 19

Missing/Downed Firefighter

Question 20

IC’s first priority in a missing/downed firefighter is?

Answer 20

Maintaining Self-Control

Question 21

Size Up Considerations for a missing/downed firefighter include:

Answer 21

Who, What and Where
Primary Hazard
Resources needed to continue Ops Safely
Decription on initial actions to take without exposing anyone else to unnecessary danger.

Question 22

IC must understand that those closest to the missing/downed firefighter are likely to?

Answer 22

Stop performing their assigned function to assist with the immediate rescue situation

Question 23

The IC must do what during a RIT activation?

Answer 23

Continue to Assign Task to other ops personnel to keep the situation from becoming worse.

Question 24

Command must be _____ and _____ and define _____ is to perform each task.

Answer 24

Firm , Clear , Who

Question 25

Upon declaration of a MAYDAY what must an IC consider?

Answer 25

Striking Another Alarm

Question 26

Everyones highest priority should be to handle the existing MAYDAY……

Answer 26

but not lose anybody else.

Question 27

NFPA 1561 Section 4.4.1, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety, states:

Answer 27

All Emergency Services Organizations SHALL adopt NIMS

Question 28

NIMS Incident Command System Definition:

Answer 28

Standardized approach to the command, control and coordination of on-scene incident management that provides a common hierarchy within which personnel from multiple organizations can be effective.

Question 29

NIMS was authorized through what in 2003

Answer 29

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5

Question 30

Despite the adoption of NIMS, a single model does not exist for what fire department function in ICS?

Answer 30

RIT

Question 31

When considering where to place RIT in the ICS there are three main options

Answer 31

1 - Operations Section
2 - Directly under the IC
3 - Reporting to the Safety Officer

Question 32

USFA-TR-123: Special Report: Rapid Intervention Team and How to Avoid Needing Them states

Answer 32

An IC/operations section leader will not be able to effectively manage a total incident as well as a firefighter rescue.

Question 33

USFA-TR-123 recommends:

Answer 33

A Rescue/RIT Branch Officer be assigned

Question 34

RIT can also be integrated in the OPs section through:

Answer 34

The Staging Area

Question 35

If using a “Staging Area” model RIT should be brought to the scene immediately following:

Answer 35

a working fire confirmed or before firefighters enter hazardous environments

Question 36

Level 1 Staging indicates

Answer 36

crews should positions and prepare on scene

Question 37

Level 2 Staging Indicates

Answer 37

crews should position at a more remote locations and await direction to proceed to the scene.

Question 38

RIT should report directly to the

Answer 38

IC

Question 39

Where in the Operations Section could RIT be assigned to report?

Answer 39

RIT Branch/Group
Staging Area Manager
Incident Commander
Safety Officer

Question 40

Some fire departments prefer to have mutual aid personnel perform RIT functions, WHY?

Answer 40

Somewhat less emotionally tied and can evaluate more objectively

Question 41

Confined Space protocols call for how many rescuers to stay outside?

Answer 41

1

Question 42

What other events may require RIT be setup?

Answer 42

HAZ-MAT
Confined Space
Collapse Rescue
Wildland/Brush Fire Incidents

Question 43

The only thing that will prepare a team for RIT challenges is?

Answer 43

Preplanning and Advanced Practice