RIT Flashcards
MRABCDE
Mask
Regulator
Air
Breathing
Consciousness
Deformities
Entanglement
What should be done before MRABCDE?
Pass device needs to be shut off
What is done after Assessment of a downed firefighter? (MRABCDE)?
Packaging of downed firefighter
Low pressure compartment components
EBSS
Facemask and regulator
What does 2 green lights indicate on the Rit pack remote gauge?
More than 75% air.
What does 1 green light indicate on the remote gauge on the rit pack?
50-75% air
What does a blinking yellow or amber light indicate on the rit pack remote gauge?
25-50% air.
What does a rapidly blinking red light on the rit pack remote gauge indicate?
Less than 25% air.
How long is the EBSS cord on the rit pack?
6’
How long is the ricuac on the rit pack?
5’
How does the Ricuac provide air to downed firefighter?
Once plugged in, leave in for 5-10 seconds to allow pack to equalize pressures then disconnect.
How does the EBSS provide air to a downed firefighter?
The EBSS, once connected, breathes air from the lowest bottle first and then the larger bottle. Once EBSS is connected, it is married to firefighter.