RIT Manual

Question 1

Approximently how many firefighters does it take to rescue one firefighter in distress?

Answer 1

12

Question 2

Out of the firefighters attempting to rescue a firefighter in distress how many will have an emergency of their own?

Answer 2

1 in 5

Question 3

In the NOVA region what is the average time a Mayday was declared?

Answer 3

9 minutes after the arrival of initial companies

Question 4

According to NIOSH how long from initial arrival to Mayday where a LODD occurred?

Answer 4

13 minutes

Question 5

RIT II resources?

Answer 5

One Engine, One Truck, One Rescue, One BC and One ALS Transport unit

Question 6

RIT III Resources?

Answer 6

Minimum of two rescue companies or units with structural collapse rescue capabilities, a response unit with shoring capabilities, and support resources to include additional rescue tools, technical search equipment, and additional collapse rescue-trained staffing

Question 7

What is the initial RIT?

Answer 7

The single resource assigned from the initial alarm on an emergency event–minimum of three personnel, four recommended

Question 8

LUNAR?

Answer 8

L-Location
U-Unit
N-Name
A-Assignment
R-Resources/help needed

Question 9

When is a RIT Level I mandatory?

Answer 9

when requested a second alarm

Question 10

When is a RIT II mandatory?

Answer 10

If a Mayday is called

Question 11

What is the trigger for the creation of the initial RIT?

Answer 11

An incident dispatch potentially requiring operation within an IDLH

Question 12

When RIT 1 is dispatched along with a second alarm which one gets preference?

Answer 12

RIT 1 should be given priority in the dispatch sequence of any additional alarms

Question 13

When RIT 1 meets up with initial RIT what do they become and who is the supervisor?

Answer 13

RIT Group, officer of the Initial RIT

Question 14

What is the purpose of a RIT II?

Answer 14

an enhanced rescue capability available during significant and/or difficult fire ground incidents, prior to a lost/trapped firefighter event occuring

Question 15

What are some situations where at RIT II should be considered?

Answer 15

• significant fire in a large residential building
• working fire in a commercial building
• working fire in a highrise
• Prolonged burn time or rapid deterioration of conditions within the IDLH
• Negative structural conditions (excessive weight on the roof, significant or unusual fire load, preexisting damage to the building from fire, renovation or deterioration
• Potential collapse indicators
• Actual collapse occurs with crews operating in the IDLH

Question 16

What should be dispatched prior to a RIT III?

Answer 16

RIT II

Question 17

Should the initial RIT unit announce their assignment on the radio upon their arrival?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

What channel(s) should the RIT monitor?

Answer 18

tactical and safety channels

Question 19

How should the RIT Air Supply location be identified on all front line apparatus?

Answer 19

By the RIT Air Supply Sticker

Question 20

Upon activation to a known Mayday situation the objectives of the initial RIT are?

Answer 20

• search for and locate trapped firefighter
• remove the firefighter to a safe location if possible or provide an air supply to trapped firefighter
• communicate with command on resource required to protect and rescue the trapped firefighter

Question 21

When should a separate radio channel be assigned to RIT?

Answer 21

When activating a RIT II Group

Question 22

When does the Technical Rescue Group get assigned and who is the supervisor?

Answer 22

When you get a RIT III, supervised by a technical rescue qualified officer

Question 23

When does a Technical Rescue Safety Officer get assigned and who does it?

Answer 23

With a RIT III, a technical rescue-qualified person

Question 24

Does RIT III get an additional channel?

Answer 24

Consider an additional channel for RIT III logistical operations

Question 25

What is the RIT Recon’s responsibility?

Answer 25

Deploy to the last known location of the downed firefighter and locate, provide air and secure a tag line in the area near the firefighter

Question 26

What is the minimum number of personnel that the RIT Group Supervisor should deploy as a team?

Answer 26

3

Question 27

What is the ROAM?

Answer 27

Rule of Air Management–rule of 1/3, 1/3 to get there and work, 1/3 to exit and 1/3 of air as safety margin

Question 28

What NFPA standard is ROAM defined in?

Answer 28

NFPA 1404

Question 29

On average how long does it take to locate and remove a downed firefighter?

Answer 29

8 minutes to locate an additional 22 to remove

Question 30

What size and color should the RIT Air Supply Regional Identification Sticker be?

Answer 30

Green and minimum size of 3.5”x3.5”