Rapid Intervention Teams Flashcards
The RIT should be assigned when on any incident.
As soon as possible
The RIT team will be assigned ASAP when
Personnel are operating in a hazardous area
If the incident covers a large geographic area
More than one RIT team may be required
RIT will report directly to the
IC
A RIT shall consist of a minimum of
3 members
One member of a RIT team shall be a
Company Officer
The RIT leader should perform a
360 size up
The 360 size up is to identify
Layout
Hazards
Means of Entry/Egress
The RIT shall monitor the _____ to maintain contact with command
Tactical Radio Channel
RIT shall monitor the tactical radio channel to have an accurate understanding of
Operations
Changing Conditions
Location of Personnel
The initial stage of an incident is where
Only 1 entry team is operating in the hazard area
The RIT may perform other functions, such as
Secure Utilities
Assist with hose
The RIT shall be responsible for maintaining constant awareness of
The number and Identity of members operating in the hazardous area
The RIT shall remain in what types of contacts with entry teams
Radio
Voice
Visual
The “initial stages” of an incident shall encompass the tasks
Undertaken by the first arriving companies and ONLY 1 entry team operating in hazardous area
In the early stages of an incident, the RIT shall either be
- On scene members designated for RIT
2. On scene members performing command/safety, but ready to deploy as RIT
When shall the incident no longer be considered in the initial stages
When a second entry team is assigned to hazardous area
The RIT team should be prepared to take immediate action and should
Conserve energy and be properly hydrated
Who shall evaluate the situation and the risks to operating crews
IC
Who shall provide one or more RIT’s commensurate with needs of large incidents
IC
If there are fewer than __ team members and an individual inside the burning structure must be rescued
4
An emergency incident that requires specific and advance training, tools, and equipment
Special Operations
Whenever personnel are operating functions that include special operations, at least how many RIT teams are needed
At least 1 RIT for Special Operations
As the incident expands in size
The RIT crew shall be on-scene designated members staged in an area immediately accessible
