Rapid Intervention Crew

Question 1

Rapid Intervention Crew - When shall IC establish a RIC?

Answer 1

As early as possible at incidents when there is potential for firefighters to become lost, trapped, or injured.

Question 2

Rapid Intervention Crew - Who automatically assumes IRIC duties?

Answer 2

On deck crews.

*Back up RIC should be a squad

Question 3

Rapid Intervention Crew - Once RIC has been assigned they should:

Answer 3

• perform a size up of the scene
• monitor all radio traffic
• maintain a state of readiness with SCBA donned

Question 4

Rapid Intervention Crew - T/F all RIC members shall be equipped with a portable radio

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Rapid Intervention Crew - How many RIC kits are there, and where are they located?

Answer 5

5

• All DC vehicles (3)
• Spare RIC Kit is held by stores (1)
• GWMC maintains one (1)

Question 6

Rapid Intervention Crew - List the minimum equipment that should be staged on a tarp when personnel are assigned as RIC:

Answer 6

• RIC kit
• TIC
• Spare SCBA bottles (1 per FF)
• Spare radios/1 per FF
• Forcible entry kit
• Medical bag/Defib/Back board