RIT

Question 1

PF&R has taken a proactive approach in establishing new tools, ____to break the chain of events leading to declaring a MAYDAY

Answer 1

equipment, procedures, and training

Question 2

It is the policy of PF&R to establish a RIT consisting of a minimum of___
members

Answer 2

four

Question 3

RIT(s) shall be implemented at all incidents where PF&R personnel are subject to
hazards that would be Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) or
_______

Answer 3

subject to danger from equipment failure, sudden change of conditions, or other
mishaps

Question 4

The initial RIT on an incident shall be assigned to a-___.

Answer 4

first alarm company

Question 5

If a mutual aid company is utilized as RIT the Incident Commander (IC) shall request an
_____

Answer 5

additional Portland RIT company to replace or back-up the mutual aid
RIT upon arrival

Question 6

What apparatus is not recommended to be used as RIT?

Answer 6

E2 and T2

Question 7

Upon being assigned RIT, the team should___; two members shall gather the
mandatory equipment and verify that the RIT bag is complete, charged, and
ready for service

Answer 7

split

Question 8

The RIT leader and one other member shall perform a size-up
(360 degrees) of the structure, and when possible make note of ____. This
information will then be shared with Command (via radio or face to face).

Answer 8

building characteristics (e.g., points of entry/exit, windows, stairways, grade).

Question 9

Additional RIT companies should be staged based on _____

Answer 9

access and the location of interior crews.

Question 10

Upon completion of proactive tasks, RIT shall work closely with the ___ to prevent injuries by identifying hazards and unsafe acts.

Answer 10

Incident Safety Officer (ISO)

Question 11

The IC will make an ___ over the radio that RIT is being
terminated so all personnel at the incident are aware.

Answer 11

advisory

Question 12

When RIT is launched, the IC shall assign RIT to another company ____

Answer 12

as soon as possible

Question 13

Rescue air supply (i.e., RIT bag) which is located on

Answer 13

all trucks, Heavy Squad 24, and battalion chiefs’ and C103’s vehicles.

Question 14

RIT kit should include irons or

Answer 14

Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) tool.

Question 15

What are the two channels RIT listens to. What is a possible third channel to listen to?

Answer 15

Mayday and tactical talk group. Simplex

Question 16

at no time shall it be permitted for any members to change
to 60-minute cylinders if it

Answer 16

interferes with their ability to immediately respond for a rescue

Question 17

60-minute cylinders are available on

Answer 17

Heavy Squad 24 and the air units carry 60-minute cylinders

Question 18

This will provide immediate notification of a member’s___ and
serve as a prompt for a possible RIT deployment

Answer 18

low air alarm activation

Question 19

when a member working in an IDLH environment has a SCBA low air alarm activation there must be an immediate radio transmission to Command of _____

Answer 19

who you are, where you are, and your status.

Question 20

Command shall confirm that the RIT leader has received this message of ____for the member with the low air level.

Answer 20

status, possible location, and egress path

Question 21

The term “MAYDAY” is reserved to report____ in need of immediate assistance or rescue.

Answer 21

missing, trapped, lost, or injured fire personnel

Question 22

MAYDAY transmission should include ___

Answer 22

who you are, where you are (including a landmark if possible), what the situation is (e.g., low air, fallen through floor), and any other information to help with locating and rescue.

Question 23

The term “___” does not need to be used by the person initiating
the MAYDAY.

Answer 23

Emergency traffic

Question 24

The MAYDAY channel (A, B, or C-16) shall be continuously monitored by the ______The MAYDAY channel is used region wide.

Answer 24

IC, ISO, and RIT.

Question 25

The PAR should be conducted in a prioritized manner based on the____

Answer 25

most severely threatened personnel, largest number of companies, remainder of the hazard
zone, and exposed areas.

Question 26

If the location of the trapped firefighter(s) is known RIT shall be activated ___

Answer 26

prior to initiating a PAR

Question 27

The IC will establish a____ as soon as resources become
available after RIT has been activated

Answer 27

Rescue Group/Branch

Question 28

RIT activation warrants the IC calling for___to provide additional personnel for the Rescue Group/Branch.

Answer 28

one or more additional alarms

Question 29

In cases where the firefighter(s) or civilian(s) are trapped, their hope for
survival depends on four critical needs:

Answer 29

Air, water, a radio, extrication

Question 30

First and foremost is to provide the victim with a ____air supply

Answer 30

redundant (primary and secondary)

Question 31

Then create a survivable environment with water using ____

Answer 31

hose lines, distributors, or piercing nozzles

Question 32

The next objective is to provide a radio to the victim with a dedicated radio channel. This channel will not be the ____channel and will be monitored by a dedicated person at or near the command post at all times

Answer 32

MAYDAY

Question 33

When the RIT leaves the stand-by point and begins a rescue mission it
should then be designated by ____

Answer 33

its company name without the RIT designation (e.g., E-30)

Question 34

Upon receiving a MAYDAY, Command will immediately utilize “_____” to announce the MAYDAY and instruct all companies to _____ unless they have critical information regarding the location and condition of the
victim.

Answer 34

emergency traffic, hold the air

Question 35

As soon as possible upon the arrival of additional resources, the IC will establish
a rescue group/branch and its own dedicated ____

Answer 35

safety officer.

Question 36

Remember to always assign ____ via radio. This may help calm and reassure the victim and help to reduce air consumption.

Answer 36

an individual to communicate with the victim

Question 37

The important thing to remember when commanding a MAYDAY operation is to
concentrate on ____, while letting the command structure evolve as additional help arrives

Answer 37

locating and providing assistance to the victim