RIT Manual Flashcards

1
Q

The term _________ is used to report IDLH environments in which firefighters experience distress or require assistance. SB

A

Mayday (p. 1)

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2
Q

What are the different forms of rescue? SB

A

self – rescue, crew rescue, adjacent rescue, interior rescue, RIT rescue (p. 2)

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3
Q

ICs should consider increasing I-RIT capabilities by requesting a ______________ response as soon as tactics require operations within an IDLH environment. SB

A

Rapid Intervention Task Force (RITF) (p.3)

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4
Q

What does LUNAR stand for? SB

A

Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources (p. 3)

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5
Q

It takes approximately __ firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress, and___ in five members participating in the rescue will experience their own emergency. SB

A

12; one (p. 4)

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6
Q

Incident-critical operations cannot be abandoned; units operationally engaged in the IDLH environment must maintain assignment discipline. The importance of _________ ___________ during structure fire events cannot be overemphasized. SB

A

Fire attack and extinguishment (p.4)

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7
Q

Command should consider that PAR checks take _____________. SB

A

Several minutes (p. 4)

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8
Q

Second Alarm requests do not include ____________. SB

A

RITF (p. 5)

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9
Q

True or False: A RIT can only be deployed with the activation of a Mayday? SB

A

False. RIT can be deployed when deemed necessary (p. 5)

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10
Q

Situations in which Command should deploy an RIT include but are not limited to: SB

A

unit or resource unaccounted for after completion of a PAR check, structural collapse with entrapment, and observation of units or personnel in distress. (p. 5)

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11
Q

An _____ is a single resource from the initial alarm response that establishes RIT capabilities on the incident scene. SB

A

I-RIT (initial RIT). (p. 5)

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12
Q

The primary function of the I-RIT is to__________. SB

A

Improve firefighter safety in an IDLH. (p. 6)

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13
Q

True or False: The I-RIT should stay closely together in the event of a Mayday. SB

A

False. The I-RIT should consider staging equipment and personnel in more than one location according to building size, fire location, and accessibility. (p. 6)

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14
Q

The I-RIT should monitor both the incidents ________ and _______ radio channels. SB

A

Tactical and safety (p. 6)

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15
Q

A RITF response consist of __________________. SB

A

One engine, One special service unit (truck, tower, or rescue), One battalion chief or command officer, One Advanced life support Unit. (p. 7)

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16
Q

Upon arrival, RITF units report to the I-RIT. The I-RIT officer becomes ____________ and should communicate that an RIT group has been established. SB

A

The RIT group supervisor (p. 7)

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17
Q

The RIT group should develop and implement a ______________ that includes placing protective hose lines and coordinated ventilation in areas where firefighters could become trapped.SB

A

Rescue Action Plan (p. 8)

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18
Q

______________ is a tactical assignment that includes searching for and communicating information related to the location, status, and rescue needs of a Mayday firefighter. SB

A

RIT Recon (p. 8)

19
Q

____________ is a tactical assignment focused on removing a downed firefighter. RIT group supervisors should organize RIT personnel into RIT rescue teams with a minimum composition of two personnel. SB

A

RIT Rescue (p. 9)

20
Q

_____________ is an anticipatory assignment used to ensure availability of adequate relief crews to support the rescue action plan. SB

A

RIT Relief (p. 10)

21
Q

______________ is a tactical assignment focused on ancillary tasks directly related to RIT recon and RIT rescue accomplishments. SB

A

RIT Support (p. 10)

22
Q

This term is used to request a clear airtime to transmit information related to an emergency condition other than a Mayday. (glossary) FC

A

Emergency Traffic

23
Q

What does the acronym LUNAR stand for? (glossary) FC

A

Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources or help needed

24
Q

In the event command is not established, who should acknowledge the Mayday? (pg.2) FC

A

First Due Battalion Chief

25
Q

If Command and first due battalion chief has not acknowledged the Mayday, who should acknowledge and relay the information? (pg.2) FC

A

Dispatch Center

26
Q

Excluding self rescue, who accomplishes the most successful rescues during a Mayday? (pg.2) FC

A

Crews already deployed in the structure

27
Q

Who typically fills the role of I-RIT? (pg.3) FC

A

4th Due Engine Company

28
Q

True or False: Second alarm request include a RITF. (pg.5) FC

A

False

29
Q

True or False: Command can deploy a RIT without a Mayday transmission when deemed necessary. (pg.5) FC

A

True

30
Q

What is I-RIT? (pg.5) FC

A

A single resource from the initial alarm response that establishes RIT capabilities on incident scene.

31
Q

What is the primary function of I-RIT? (pg.6) FC

A

Improve firefighter safety in an IDLH

32
Q

What does a RITF response consist of? (pg.7) FC

A

1 Engine, 1 Special Service, 1 BC or Command Aide, 1 ALS Transport

33
Q

Who should RITF report to when arriving on scene? (pg.7) FC

A

RIT group supervisor (BC of RITF)

34
Q

What are the 4 tiered approach for RIT Groups responsibilities? (pg.8-10) FC

A

Recon, Rescue, Relief, Support

35
Q

When is it appropriate to call a Mayday? (pg. 6) JH

A

As soon as you realize that you are at risk or lost.

36
Q

What are the two examples of Maydays, as referenced in the RIT manual? (pg. 6) JH

A

Self-Declared and Third Party

37
Q

If command does not acknowledge your initial Mayday, what is your next step? (pg. 6) JH

A

Activate your EAB on the portable radio.

38
Q

Once the Mayday transmissions are complete, what is the next step for the firefighter? (pg. 7) JH

A

Activate your PASS.

39
Q

Who has the authority to change RIT assignments? (pg. 8) JH

A

The Incident Commander

40
Q

What two radio channels shall be monitored by RIT personnel? (pg. 12) JH

A

Tactical and Safety channels

41
Q

What is the minimum number of firefighters it takes to rescue another in a RIT scenario, per case study? (pg. 16) JH

A

12

42
Q

What are the three phases of the tiered RIT response? (pg. 16) JH

A

Recon, Rescue, Relief

43
Q

What does the acronym ROAM stand for? (pg. 16) JH

A

Rule of Air Management

44
Q

What is the one thing that all units within the NOVA region, who carry a RIT Air Supply have in common? (pg. 23) JH

A

A reflective RIT sticker that identified the compartment in which the RIT Air equipment is stored.