RIT Flashcards
The negative stigma associated with __ declarations in the fire service must be eliminated.
Mayday
What phrase was removed from the initial mayday call in the fourth edition update?
“Command acknowledge”
What is the acronym used to help personnel remember the information they must relay or gather during a Mayday event?
LUNAR
The “A” in LUNAR stands for?
assignment
According to which NFPA standart shall a firefighter operating in an IDLH issue a mayday if needed?
1407
When calling a mayday, the firefighter or command shall engage the __ button on their portable radio if possible
emergency activation
If command has not acknowledged the mayday the firefighter initiating the mayday shall __.
repeat the initial mayday transmition
According to data from Project Mayday, mayday firefighters are most likely to be rescued in which order?
self rescue, adjacent crew, rapid intervention team
During a mayday, non involved personnel on the fire ground shall __.
Operate with a radio discipline mindset
According to the Phoenix FD’s study it takes approximately __ firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress.
12
Units operationally engaged in the IDLH must __ during a mayday incident.
maintain assignment discipline
If primary fireground tasks are not accomplished, the __ unit should ensure completion of those tasks.
I_RIT
RIT recon should quickly assess the downed firefighter’s __ and, if needed begin packaging the firefighter for removal.
Health status
If the RIT rescue requires additional resources to remove the downed firefighter, they should notify __.
The RIT group supervisor
What is the minimum size for the NOVA RIT air supply sticker?
3.5” X 3.5”
What is the primary color of the NOVA RIT air supply sticker?
Green
Removing window obstructions such as security bars is an example of __.
Proactive RIT tasks
Upon establishment of the RIT group supervisor, I-RIT and RITF units are referred to collectively as __.
RIT group
Subsequently dispatched units responding to or assigned to the RIT group should report to __.
The RIT group supervisor
On average, how many firefighters does it take to rescue one downed firefighter?
12
According to a study by the Phoenix Fire Department, how many firefighters attempting a rescue will have an emergency of their own?
One in five
When does a RIT team need to be in place?
Any incident with an IDLH
If the incident commander requests a second alarm, they also have to request a?
Rapid intervention task force
What term should be used by personnel attempting to communicate urgent or important messages when a Mayday is happending?
“Emergency Traffic”
When may command deploy the RIT without a Mayday?
Unit missing after a PAR check
The primary color of the RIT air supply regional identification sticker is?
Green
What is RIT Recon’s responsibility when they are deployed
Locate the down firefighter
IRIT Rescue Procedures states that teams should be composed of a minimum of
3 personnel
What does the acronym LUNAR stand for
Location, unit, name, assignment, and resources
What units are in the Rapid intervention task force
1 engine, 1 special services, 1 battalion chief or command officer, 1 ALS transport
In the event command has not been established and a MAYDAY response is activated who acknowledge the MAYDAY?
First battalion chief
During a Mayday event the Incident Command should limit all radio talk to
Emergency traffic only
if a firefighter activates a Mayday who is most likely to rescue the firefighter
Self-rescue
What new name is used when a IRIT and a RITF merge together
RIT group
What is the task of the RIT rescue
focused in removal of the down firefighter
RIT support is there to support who?
RIT recon and RIT rescue
in the accronym LUNAR what does the letter L stands for
Location
in the accronym LUNAR what does the letter R stands for
Resources
What is the most significant issue that affects any rescue in a mayday situation?
Communication
This term is used to clear airtime to transmit information related to an emergency event other than a mayday?
Emergency traffic
What does a rapid intervention task force consist of?
1 Eng, 1 Special service, 1 BC, 1 ALS transport
In the event that a mayday is called prior to command being established who should acknowledge the mayday?
1st Due BC
In the event a mayday is called prior to command being established and the 1st due BC does not acknowledge the mayday who should acknowledge?
PSTOC
The majority of firefighters that call a mayday self rescue or are recued by_____?
Crews already deployed
29 CFR 1910.134 requires what?
2 in 2 out
When should a RITF be called?
Operations within an IDLH
What is an IRIT?
Single resource from initial alarm that establishes RIT capabilities
Who is in charge of the RIT Group until the RITF Battalion Chief arrives on scene?
I-RIT officer
What is the minimum personnel needed to have a RIT rescue team?
2
What is th eprimary function of the I-RIT
To improve firefighter safety in IDLH
Who fullfills the I-RIT position?
4th Due Engine
According to what standard should a firefighter operating in an IDLH call a mayday
NFPA 1407
Command initiated accounting for all personnel on an incident scene is called?
Personal Accountability Report
What is a term used to request clear airtime to transmit information related to an emergency condition other than a Mayday?
Emergency traffic
In the event Command has not been established who should acknowledge the Mayday?
1st due BC
After the Mayday transmission has been completed and acknowledged the distressed firefighter should do what?
Activate their PASS device
What unit establishes initial RIT (I-RIT)?
4th due engine company
If tactics require operating within an IDLH environment IC’s should consider increasing I-RIT capabilities by requesting what?
Rapid intervention task force
In LUNAR the ‘U’ stands for what?
Unit
As identified in the Phoenix Fire Department’s study of Maydays, it takes approximately how many firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress?
12
I-RIT resources require a minimum of how many people?
3
The primary function of the I-RIT is to do what?
Improve firefighter safety in an IDLH environment
The I-RIT unit should monitor what radio channel?
Incident tactical and safety radio channels
The RIT air supply location should be identified on all front-line apparatus by what?
RIT air supply sticker
A RITF response consists of what units?
1 engine company, 1 special service unit, 1 BC, 1 ALS transport unit
Who becomes the RIT group supervisor upon the arrival of the RITF units?
I-RIT officer
RIT rescue teams should be a minimum of how many people?
2
What is an anticipatory assignment used to ensure availability of adequate relief crews to support the rescue action plan called?
RIT Relief
The RIT air supply regional identification sticker is a minimum size of what?
3.5”x3.5”
The RIT air supply regional identification sticker “RIT” is different how?
Bold lettering
ICs should consider increasing I-RIT capabilities by requesting a rapid intervention task force (RITF) response as soon as
tactics require operations within an IDLH environment.
Upon the Mayday declaration, ICs should limit all radio transmission to
emergency traffic only.
What of the following best defines the I-RIT?
A single resource from the initial alarm response that establishes RIT capabilities on the incident scene.
What indicates the need to consider establishing I-RIT capabilities?
The potential for incident operations within an IDLH environment.
When should the I-RIT offficer note the status of primary fireground tasks and confirm completion to Command?
During the reconnaissance lap and size-up,
What does a RITF response consist of?
One engine company, one special service unit, one battalion chief or command officer of appropriate level, one ALS transport unit.
Which of the following is defined as a “tactical assignment that includes searching for and communicating information
RIT Recon
If RIT rescue requires additional resources to remove the downed firefighter, they should notify
The RIT Group Supervisor.
Who should RITF units report to upon arrival?
I-RIT.
When does the I-RIT officer become the RIT Group Supervisor?
When the RITF arrives on scene and reports to the I-RIT officer.
As identified in the Phoenix Fire Department’s study of this topic, it takes approximately ___ firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress.
12
If personnel begin operating within an IDLH environment and the initial IC does not request an RITF response,
the first due battalion chief should consider requesting the RITF.
In the event Command has not been established, who should acknowledge a mayday?
The first due battalion chief.
If Command has not acknowledged the Mayday, the firefighter initiating the Mayday should repeat the initial Mayday transmission and ask ___ to acknowlege the transmission.
Command to acknowledge.
What is the recommended number of personnel for the I-RIT?
Four
What is the acronym for information needed in a MAYDAY event?
LUNAR
What is the least likely way for firefighters to be rescued?
by the RIT
What is the first task an IC must do after a Mayday call?
confirm the pertinent information from the Mayday firefighter
On a HIRISE event which engine fullfills the IRIT function?
4th engine
Upon arrival the I-RIT officer should communicate what?
establishment of I-RIT.
Which tactical assignment within the RIT group would facilitate the placing of ground ladders in strategic positions to support firefighter egress?
RIT Support
The last step of the Mayday event checklist is to:
Initiate a PAR check for all members in the IDLH
IC’s should consider increasing I-RIT’s capablities by requesting a RITF response as soon as:
tactics requiore operations within an IDLH environment
Which response includes one engine, one special service, one advanced life support unit, and one chief officer?
RIT task force
A firefighter has a minor injury outside the IDLH. What radio transmission is used?
Emergency Traffic
A firefighter is in the IDLH and a flashover occurs. What radio transmission is used?
Mayday
If command has not acknowledged the Mayday, the firefighter initiating the Mayday should:
repeat the initial Mayday transmision and ask command to acknowledge the transmission
The importance of _____ during structure fire events in which a Mayday has been called can not be overemphasized.
fire attack and extinguishment
Which of the following influences the decision to stage RIT resources in more than one location
building size
Subsequently dispatched units responding to or assigned to the RIT group should:
report to the RIT group supervisor
RIT recon is:
not always completed by units assigned to the RIT group
