Rapid Intervention Teams

Question 1

The RIT should be assigned when on any incident.

Answer 1

As soon as possible

Question 2

The RIT team will be assigned ASAP when

Answer 2

Personnel are operating in a hazardous area

Question 3

If the incident covers a large geographic area

Answer 3

More than one RIT team may be required

Question 4

RIT will report directly to the

Answer 4

IC

Question 5

A RIT shall consist of a minimum of

Answer 5

3 members

Question 6

One member of a RIT team shall be a

Answer 6

Company Officer

Question 7

The RIT leader should perform a

Answer 7

360 size up

Question 8

The 360 size up is to identify

Answer 8

Layout
Hazards
Means of Entry/Egress

Question 9

The RIT shall monitor the _____ to maintain contact with command

Answer 9

Tactical Radio Channel

Question 10

RIT shall monitor the tactical radio channel to have an accurate understanding of

Answer 10

Operations
Changing Conditions
Location of Personnel

Question 11

The initial stage of an incident is where

Answer 11

Only 1 entry team is operating in the hazard area

Question 12

The RIT may perform other functions, such as

Answer 12

Secure Utilities

Assist with hose

Question 13

The RIT shall be responsible for maintaining constant awareness of

Answer 13

The number and Identity of members operating in the hazardous area

Question 14

The RIT shall remain in what types of contacts with entry teams

Answer 14

Radio
Voice
Visual

Question 15

The “initial stages” of an incident shall encompass the tasks

Answer 15

Undertaken by the first arriving companies and ONLY 1 entry team operating in hazardous area

Question 16

In the early stages of an incident, the RIT shall either be

Answer 16

1. On scene members designated for RIT

2. On scene members performing command/safety, but ready to deploy as RIT

Question 17

When shall the incident no longer be considered in the initial stages

Answer 17

When a second entry team is assigned to hazardous area

Question 18

The RIT team should be prepared to take immediate action and should

Answer 18

Conserve energy and be properly hydrated

Question 19

Who shall evaluate the situation and the risks to operating crews

Answer 19

IC

Question 20

Who shall provide one or more RIT’s commensurate with needs of large incidents

Answer 20

IC

Question 21

If there are fewer than __ team members and an individual inside the burning structure must be rescued

Answer 21

4

Question 22

An emergency incident that requires specific and advance training, tools, and equipment

Answer 22

Special Operations

Question 23

Whenever personnel are operating functions that include special operations, at least how many RIT teams are needed

Answer 23

At least 1 RIT for Special Operations

Question 24

As the incident expands in size

Answer 24

The RIT crew shall be on-scene designated members staged in an area immediately accessible