RIT Operations

Question 1

What is a RIT Task Force Comprised of?

Answer 1

1 Engine Company
1 Special Service
1 Command Officer
1 ALS Capable Transport Unit

Question 2

What are your Mayday Procedures?

Answer 2

“Mayday, Mayday Mayday”
Name
Position
Nature of Mayday

After recognized, Firefighter should put is PASS on

Question 3

I RIT officer should preform all of the following?

Answer 3

Communicate IRIT has been established
Report to Command
Complete a recon lap of the structure
Asses for rescue challenges
Emergency conditions present
Determine the best ingress to IDLH

Question 4

I RIT tool cache

Answer 4

Hoseline
hand lights
portable radios
forcible entry tools (include entry challenges)
tagline
RIT PACK
Thermal imaging camera
SCBA pack tracker
EMS EQUIPMENT
Stokes basket
SKED

Question 5

Conditions Effecting RIT Rescue

Answer 5

TIme
Weather conditions
Type of structure
Location Within the Structure
Complexity of Entrapment
Air Consumption Rate
Extent of Fire Spread
Resources available
Number of Trapped Occupants

Question 6

Name 5 Proactive RIT Measures

Answer 6

Ensure Laddering to IDLH Floor
Evaluate the building for building features
Place Lights at strategic Entry points
Remove window obstructions
improve egress opportunities

Question 7

LUNAR

Answer 7

Location
Unit
Name
Assignment at Time of Mayday
Resources needed