Fire Suppression SOGs(RIT) Flashcards
Chapter 5 Article 4 Section 1
RIT SOGs
ICS is an
organizational system used to mitigate an
incident and manage resources
“may day” is a
call for help by any FF that is in a life
threatening situation or on behalf of any FF
that is in immediate assistance
NFPA 1500
Std. on FD Occupational Safety and Health
PAR
personnel accountability report
a PAR is a _____.
roll call of all companies and personnel at
an emergency incident
RIT
rapid intervention team
a RIT is _____
a designated team of 4 FF responsible for
the search and rescue of trapped, lost, or
downed FF.
RIT Operations Chief is aka the _____.
Rescue Branch Director
the RIT Operations Chief is an ICS postion
that _____.
provides for the support, safety and accountability of the RIT.
RIT Unit Leader is _____.
responsible for the direct supervision of
the RIT and reports to the RIT Ops Chief.
RITs will be established at _____ and _____
and other incidents where extreme ______. If
necessary, _____ RITs may be established.
If so a _____ shall be assigned as ______.
every confirmed building fire any incident with an IDLH atmosphere life safety hazards exist multiple chief officer RIT Unit Leader
RITs should be located near _____ and ____.
the command post
near the building entry points
if upon arrival there is an _____ in which
______ could prevent the loss of life or
______, such action shall be permitted with
_____ when conducted in accordance with
______.
immediate life threatening situation immediate action serious injury less than 4 personnel NFPA 1500 Section 8.8
A RIT team will have _____ minimum ____.
It will also have a _____ with at least _____.
2 FF
entry team
support team
2 FF
RITs are positioned to be _____.
readily available
RITs perform only ____ function.
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If a RIT is deployed, a _____ shall be _____
and _____.
backup RIT
assigned
readily available
the RIT unit leader will establish a _____.
staging area for all RIT equipment
the RIT must _____ and _____. they also
need to know _____ of crews assigned to
work in the _____.
monitor all radio comms
verbal assignments
the # and locations
IDLH atmosphere
8 things for the IC to do in creating an IAP
at a structure fire
1) scene size-up
2)ID hazards and perform risk assessment
and risk-benefit analysis
3)determine water supply
4)review pre-plans
5)prep fire ground (place ladders,
remove windows, plan escape routes)
6)gather hazard specific tools/ prep entry
7)determine need for additional resources
8)consider air mgmt and FF fatigue
when should a FF activate a may day?
whenever they think they are in trouble
7 things as soon as a mayday has been activated,
the IC and/or fire dispatch will do
1) clear all radio traffic
2) switch operations to an alternate
secondary radio tac channel
3) initiate the PAR
4) gather all incident info
5) ID the hazards and re-evaluate the
risk assessment.
6) assign a RIT unit leader
7) activate the RIT
If a FF initiates a mayday call, they shall
immediately _____ after completion of call.
activate their PASS device
the RIT unit leader shall remain in _____
with the IC, his designee, or _____ at all
times.
visual or verbal contact
division supervisor
7 tasks of the RIT unit leader
1) Ensure safe operations
2) ID hazards and perform risk assessment
3) ID/secure point of entry and alternate
access/egress points
4)ID staging area
5)determine need for additional
resources or specialized equip.
6) assign FF to monitor radio traffic and
track companies working in the IDLH
7) monitor RIT activities
12 RIT team pre-entry procedures
1)scene size up
2)ID hazards and perform risk assessment
and risk-benefit analysis
3)ID point of entry/last known location
and all access/egress points
4)ID location and # of personnel working
in the IDLH
5)designate a staging area
6)determine air supply needs
7)determine need for additional resources
8)assign roles/tasks/tools to RIT members
9)develop a search plan
10)develop a rescue plan
11)conduct safety check
12)conduct radio check
6 fundamental RIT tasks
scene size-up perform risk assessment develop search and rescue plan make entry and conduct search locate, assess, stabilize, package FFs rescue FF
RIT members shall never _____ in the IDLH
separate
the RIT shall ID the ____ especially in the
areas of _____, _____, and _____.
needs of the FF
air supply
entrapment/extrication
fire threat
the RIT will provide _____ to the _____
throughout the rescue process.
status updates/progress reports
RIT Unit Leader
a RIT entry team consists of at least _____.
2 FF
9 RIT entry team duties
review the assignment/roles know your rope signals conduct safety equipment check make entry from most advantageous position. execute search plan locate downed FF(s) and assess ensure scene safety determine extrication process extricate FF(s)
after locating a downed FF, the RIT will
perform 6 things
assess FF secure FF air supply transfill air monitor own air evaluate scene conditions update your status
8 RIT Support Team duties
secure entry point assemble equipment secure additional resources prep for and be ready for entry monitor radio monitor search rope perform continuous scene assessments update RIT unit leader with your status
assessment of a downed FF includes 5
things
name/company of FF(s)
air supply
nature of victim’s situation
is the victim injured or has medical issues?
are there traumatic injuries that will affect
extrication?
14 tools for RIT
1) Full turnout gear (SCBA, PASS, HUD)
2) portable radios
3) RIT bag
4) Rescue Aire
5) Guideline/Searchline
6) flashlights
7) TIC
8) axe or halligan
9) stokes
10) heavy rescue equip.(air bags/amkus)
11) ladders
12) 1.5” bundles
13) 2.5” bundles
14) spare SCBA bottles
all RIT tools are placed in a ______ and are
____ on the fire ground.
designated RIT staging area
not to be used by any other FF
Each RIT entry team member will be _____
prior to _____.
assigned tools
entry
the RIT support team shall have at least
_____.
2 FF
