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RIT Flashcards

1
Q

RIT G.L. sets out to meet the requirements of ______ regarding the safe operation of int. structural FF

A

Senate Bill 382

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2
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Attack team consists of minimum of 2 members prior to entry into IDLH. Shall use a team concept and remain in __________ and _________ at all times.

A

contact & communication

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3
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An interior structure fire beyond _________ stage is an assumed IDLH atmosphere

A

incipient

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4
Q

incipient fire is in initial stage and can be extinguished by what?

A

portable fire extinguisher, Class II standpipe or small hsoe line without need of PPE or SCBA

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5
Q

Officer is either told there is someone inside or officer sees or hears someone inside IDLH

A

Known Life Hazard

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6
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These 2 NO-GO situations are NOT to be entered without IRIT in place.

A
  1. Vacant structure without KNOWN LIFE HAZARD

2. Commercial structure after hours without a KNOWN LIFE HAZARD

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7
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First arriving officer responsible for assigning ____ duties to members of 1st arriving company or another company on location

A

IRIT

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8
Q

IRIT crew responsible for monitoring

A
  1. crew inside IDLH
  2. Smoke conditions
  3. Structural integrity
  4. radio for distress signals from attack team
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9
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All members responsible to know

A

“Essential Radio Communications” and “FF safety and Survival”

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10
Q

Examples of IRIT/RIT necessity

A
  1. Offensive attack with IDLH
  2. HAZMAT incidents
  3. Trench rescue
  4. Any incident with significant risk to FFs
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11
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Upon arrival and prior to entering IDLH, officer shall give one of following radio reports to incoming DC:

A
  1. Entering structure IRIT / RIT in place
  2. Emergency rescue, IRIT not in place
  3. Unable to enter, waiting on IRIT (No-Go)
    • Risk does not justify entry until IRIT or
    • No confirmed life hazard
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12
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After entering IDLH attack team :

A
  1. shall remain together as a team
  2. NOT use radios and tag lines as primary communication with each other
  3. All be carrying radio for communication with other units
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13
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If FFs enter IDLH without IRIT, exception report in comments section of HFD run record is required

A

Exception report

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14
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FFs shall not enter IDLH without IRIT/RIT except in following imminent life threatening situations

A
  1. Residential structures that indicate possible victims inside
  2. Vacant structure with a KNOWN life hazard
  3. Commercial structure DURING business hours that indicate possible victims inside
  4. Commercial structures AFTER hours with a KNOWN life hazard
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15
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Primary task of RIT is respond to FFs in distress. 3 categories of distress are:

A
  1. trapped
  2. disoriented or lost
  3. injured
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16
Q

RIT shall gather following equipment

A 
Flathead Axe
Halligan
Hand light
Radio
TIC
RIT KIT
Additional SCBA
Other equipment deemed necessary
17
Q

RIT KIT contains

A 
Two search ropes min 100' long and 3/8" diameter
Two strap nylon webbing -- 30' min
wire cutters
RoboGrips
Phillips screwdriver
flathead screwdriver
4 sprinkler wedges
4 rubber door straps
18
Q

RIT size-up should include

A
  1. 360
  2. ID locations and possibly place escape ladders for secondary egress
  3. Note construction features & details
19
Q

When MAYDAY called, IC will initiate rescue effort by:

A
  1. request add’l alarm
  2. Check PAR
  3. determine # of personnel trapped or lost
  4. Ascertain what happened
  5. determine location and problem
  6. Determine structural stability & environmental conditions
  7. continue essential ops and reinforce other tactical positions
20
Q

Once IC has developed rescue plan, should brief RIT on:

A
  1. # of FFs missing
  2. last known location
  3. entrance used by FFs
  4. their path into fire area
  5. building hazards
21
Q

RIT shall maintain constant contact with IC and provide frequent progress reports on:

A
  1. hazards encountered
  2. barriers/obstructions
  3. victim location and condition
  4. any needs
22
Q

When RIT gains access to victim, FIRST priority shall be:

A
  1. protect and preserve immediate area and alleviate immediate life threats
  2. provide endangered with fresh air by SCBA
  3. perform a rapid assessment and consider immobilization before removal if time/conditions permit
23
Q

If IC does not acknowledge MAYDAY, who can alert dispatcher?

A

ANYONE on incident scene

24
Q

PAR shall be conducted When?

A

every 30 minutes & whenever a hazardous event occurs

25
Q

When Emergency Evac is required… OEC will tone-alert all channels for ___ seconds and advise all companies of evac notice

All on scene apparatus will sound their air horns for ___ seconds

A 
OEC = 5 sec
apparatus = 30 continuous sec
26
Q

What % of FF deaths and injuries occur when FF get lost or trapped in structures

A

30%

27
Q

If FF gets no response on assigned TAC channel AFTER calling Mayday, then call MAYDAY on primary fire frequency TAC2 & report location & situation

A

If no response after calling MAYDAY

28
Q

4 Basic concepts to remember in MAYDAY situation

A
  1. Stay low
  2. Stay Calm
  3. Stay oriented
  4. Communicate

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