RIC

Question 1

What is a RITF?

Answer 1

-2-5 units and a task force leader
-Established at incidents of 2nd alarm or greater
-Consist of initial RIC and a truck company at minimum

Question 2

List RIC/RITF Fire Ground OPs

Answer 2

-Establish longest charged handling w/Fog nozzle
-Make 360
-Minimum 2 ladders in place for rescue
-Monitor all radio traffic
-Mark “ RIC in Place.”
Establish needed equipment next to handline.

Question 3

Mandatory Equipment for RIC

Answer 3

Hand Lights
Handheld Radio
Set of Irons
TIC
RIC Pack

Question 4

Additional Equipment after Size-Up

Answer 4

Search or Rescue rope
Power tools
Bolt cutters and wire cutters
Attic Ladder
Backboard