Debris

Question 1

What is DEBRiS?

Answer 1

DEBRiS is a process that enhances firefighter management, accountability and safety on the fireground. DEBRiS brings together a number of procedures that FRV already use into a single process.

Question 2

Debris Acronym

Answer 2

D econtamination of Firefighters
E ntry and Exit of hot zones
B reathing Apparatus (BA) Service areas
R ehab/AV monitoring of firefighters
i ncident accountability of all personnel
S taging area (Firefighters/Appliances)

Question 3

Scalability

Answer 3

The DEBRiS model is a scalable mechanism that is able to be deployed for all levels of
incident. The process is designed to be adaptable and to scale up as the incident ramps up and scale down as needed.

Question 4

Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT)

Answer 4

RIT teams are a designated rescue and relief crews, assigned for the purpose of emergency rescue of firefighters. They can be used as relief crews but must be replaced immediately.