RIT Manual Flashcards
The term _________ is used to report IDLH environments in which firefighters experience distress or require assistance. SB
Mayday (p. 1)
What are the different forms of rescue? SB
self – rescue, crew rescue, adjacent rescue, interior rescue, RIT rescue (p. 2)
ICs should consider increasing I-RIT capabilities by requesting a ______________ response as soon as tactics require operations within an IDLH environment. SB
Rapid Intervention Task Force (RITF) (p.3)
What does LUNAR stand for? SB
Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources (p. 3)
It takes approximately __ firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress, and___ in five members participating in the rescue will experience their own emergency. SB
12; one (p. 4)
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
Fire attack and extinguishment (p.4)
Command should consider that PAR checks take _____________. SB
Several minutes (p. 4)
Second Alarm requests do not include ____________. SB
RITF (p. 5)
True or False: A RIT can only be deployed with the activation of a Mayday? SB
False. RIT can be deployed when deemed necessary (p. 5)
Situations in which Command should deploy an RIT include but are not limited to: SB
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)
An _____ is a single resource from the initial alarm response that establishes RIT capabilities on the incident scene. SB
I-RIT (initial RIT). (p. 5)
The primary function of the I-RIT is to__________. SB
Improve firefighter safety in an IDLH. (p. 6)
True or False: The I-RIT should stay closely together in the event of a Mayday. SB
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)
The I-RIT should monitor both the incidents ________ and _______ radio channels. SB
Tactical and safety (p. 6)
A RITF response consist of __________________. SB
One engine, One special service unit (truck, tower, or rescue), One battalion chief or command officer, One Advanced life support Unit. (p. 7)
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
The RIT group supervisor (p. 7)
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
Rescue Action Plan (p. 8)
______________ is a tactical assignment that includes searching for and communicating information related to the location, status, and rescue needs of a Mayday firefighter. SB
RIT Recon (p. 8)
____________ 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
RIT Rescue (p. 9)
_____________ is an anticipatory assignment used to ensure availability of adequate relief crews to support the rescue action plan. SB
RIT Relief (p. 10)
______________ is a tactical assignment focused on ancillary tasks directly related to RIT recon and RIT rescue accomplishments. SB
RIT Support (p. 10)
This term is used to request a clear airtime to transmit information related to an emergency condition other than a Mayday. (glossary) FC
Emergency Traffic
What does the acronym LUNAR stand for? (glossary) FC
Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources or help needed
In the event command is not established, who should acknowledge the Mayday? (pg.2) FC
First Due Battalion Chief
If Command and first due battalion chief has not acknowledged the Mayday, who should acknowledge and relay the information? (pg.2) FC
Dispatch Center
Excluding self rescue, who accomplishes the most successful rescues during a Mayday? (pg.2) FC
Crews already deployed in the structure
Who typically fills the role of I-RIT? (pg.3) FC
4th Due Engine Company
True or False: Second alarm request include a RITF. (pg.5) FC
False
True or False: Command can deploy a RIT without a Mayday transmission when deemed necessary. (pg.5) FC
True
What is I-RIT? (pg.5) FC
A single resource from the initial alarm response that establishes RIT capabilities on incident scene.
What is the primary function of I-RIT? (pg.6) FC
Improve firefighter safety in an IDLH
What does a RITF response consist of? (pg.7) FC
1 Engine, 1 Special Service, 1 BC or Command Aide, 1 ALS Transport
Who should RITF report to when arriving on scene? (pg.7) FC
RIT group supervisor (BC of RITF)
What are the 4 tiered approach for RIT Groups responsibilities? (pg.8-10) FC
Recon, Rescue, Relief, Support
When is it appropriate to call a Mayday? (pg. 6) JH
As soon as you realize that you are at risk or lost.
What are the two examples of Maydays, as referenced in the RIT manual? (pg. 6) JH
Self-Declared and Third Party
If command does not acknowledge your initial Mayday, what is your next step? (pg. 6) JH
Activate your EAB on the portable radio.
Once the Mayday transmissions are complete, what is the next step for the firefighter? (pg. 7) JH
Activate your PASS.
Who has the authority to change RIT assignments? (pg. 8) JH
The Incident Commander
What two radio channels shall be monitored by RIT personnel? (pg. 12) JH
Tactical and Safety channels
What is the minimum number of firefighters it takes to rescue another in a RIT scenario, per case study? (pg. 16) JH
12
What are the three phases of the tiered RIT response? (pg. 16) JH
Recon, Rescue, Relief
What does the acronym ROAM stand for? (pg. 16) JH
Rule of Air Management
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 reflective RIT sticker that identified the compartment in which the RIT Air equipment is stored.
