RIT Flashcards
RIT consists of a minimum of how many members?
4
When shall RIT be implemented?
All incidents where there is an IDLH, or personnel are subject to DANGER
What should you do if a 3 person mutual aid crew is initially assigned RIT?
Replace or back them up with an additional PORTLAND company
What are the 7 items of mandatory RIT equipment?
2 30-min RIT bags
4 radios
Halligan and flat head or TNT tool
TIC
150’ rope
Handlights
Hose line w designated water supply
What 2 stations have the EBSS System?
Station 1 and 7
What is the preferred channel for personnel declaring a MAYDAY?
Tactical talk group or Simplex of incident
Who 3 people shall continuously monitor the Mayday channel while on scene?
IC,
ISO,
RIT
A RIT activation warrants what extra personnel?
IC call 1 or more additional alarms to provide more personnel
Establish a RESCUE BRANCH
What are the 4 critical survival needs of AWARE?
Air
Water
A Radio
Extrication
Which are the most important AWARE needs?
The first 2
What does command do after hearing a MAYDAY?
- Use EMERGENCY TRAFFIC to announce the MAYDAY,
- then launch RIT to last known location of victim
Try to remember to ALWAYS do what to help calm and reassure the down FF?
Assign an individual to communicate via radio to down FF
Can you assign RIT to a 2nd alarm company?
NO. The initial RIT shall be assigned to a 1st alarm company
Can you assign Station 2 RIT?
Not Recommended. Training officer will use discretion
