Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

SOG 2020 > SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team > Flashcards

SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team Flashcards

1
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

At a high rise incident the staging area for the RIT may be located where?

A
  • inside the building in the forward staging area
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team
Outline
Level 1 RIT
level 2 RIT
level 3 RIT

A
  • Initial setup
  • Worsening conditions
  • MAYDAY
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

When is level 2 RIT BE implemented?

A
  • if the scene escalates
  • a 2nd alarm is called
  • when Requested by the IC
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

What are some additional steps actions of a level 2 RIT?

A
  • continuing to gather information
  • securing a power supply
  • preparing lighting
  • ensuring multiple means of egress - laddering windows, roofs, removing bars chains
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

What equipment may be staged for level 2 RIT?

A
  • level 1 RIT equipment
  • lights
  • forcible entry tools
  • cribbing and shoring
  • heavy hydraulics or air bags
  • additional ladders
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

When will level 3 RIT be implemented?

A

mayday - RIT beginning rescue operations shall commence level 3 RIT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

Whe RIT is deployed, the IC will assign what 2 sectors?

A
  • an additional RIT to the point of entry

- assign a medical sector of three fire personnel with appropriate PPE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

What will / suggested IC do when RIT operations commence?

A
  • fire operations are assigned to another district chief or captain
  • addanother RIT team
  • ask for mecial team
  • put someone incharge of RIT / RITSO team
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

What are the 2 search methods for RIT?

A
  • audible and physical
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

What is the proper radio transmission when conduction an audible search?

A
  • audible all clear
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

What are the RIT bench marks? 4

A
  • fire fighter located
  • firefighter converted and on air
  • firefighter removal underway and the route
  • firefighter removed from the structure
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team
When would a second RIT team be needed or added at a scene?

A
  • if resources are available

- size of geographical area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

RIT is comprised of a team of at least?

A
  • 3 members that have passed BFES RIT course
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team You are assigned to P201 as an Acting Captain for a 24 hour shift in September. At 1000 hrs a first alarm response has been dispatched to a house fire in station 210’s area. P201 is not part of that first alarm. As the incident progresses, conditions worsen and the Incident Commander has requested a second alarm as a Mayday has been declared by a firefighter from one of the interior crews. The on-scene RIT truck, P204, has upgraded to a Level 3 RIT status and is preparing to make entry. Your truck has been dispatched as part of the second alarm.

  1. Upon arrival, the Incident Commander has also assigned you to a Level 3 RIT status. As the supplemental RIT truck, which statement below contains two (2) correct actions that a Level 3 RIT would perform, according to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team?
    A. Gather information / Assume an Incident Safety Officer’s position until requested to deploy
    B. Prepare to make entry / Assess alternate means of egress
    C. Assume an Incident Safety Officer’s position until requested to deploy / Stage additional equipment
    D. Supplemental RIT trucks assume initial Medical sector duties / Gather information
A

B. Prepare to make entry / Assess alternate means of egress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

According to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, which of the following statements is incorrect when referring to RIT operations?
A. It is highly recommended that once RIT operations commence, fire operations are assigned to another District Chief or Captain
B. Level 3 RIT equipment may include the Level 1 and 2 equipment. Additional equipment may be required to meet the needs of the circumstances
C. RIT shall use the following benchmarks; Firefighter located, Firefighter not located, Firefighter converted and on air and Firefighter removed from structure
D. The RIT may do an audible or physical search of an area. An “audible all clear” shall be communicated to the I.C. at the completion of the audible search

A

C. RIT shall use the following benchmarks; Firefighter located, Firefighter not located, Firefighter converted and on air and Firefighter removed from structure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Which of the following statements is not a guideline for a RIT, according to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
A. A RIT will consist of a team of at least three personnel of the Division of Firefighting that have passed a BFES approved RIT course
B. A RIT shall be established as soon as possible, when personnel are working in a hot zone or whenever the Incident Commander (IC) deems it necessary
C. When a fire is switched from offensive to defensive mode, the RIT shall escalate to “Level 3”
D. An apparatus with a fully qualified RIT shall be automatically dispatched to any known structure fire

A

C. When a fire is switched from offensive to defensive mode, the RIT shall escalate to “Level 3”

17
Q

At a fire RIT may not be required, according to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, all of the following are true except,
A. A RIT may not be required, if a structure fire is being fought defensively
B. Where the fire is fought offensively and is under control, the IC shall use their discretion as to when the need for the RIT might be terminated
C. A RIT may not be required if a structure is deemed non combustible and under control
D. A RIT is not required for every sector making entry into a hot zone

A

C. A RIT may not be required if a structure is deemed non combustible and under control

18
Q

According to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, assigning additional duties to an established RIT should?
A. Under the the discretion of the IC
B. The IC should avoid assigning additional duties to an established RIT.
C. Only be permitted in the Warm zone
D. Under discretion of the RIT officer

A

B.The IC should avoid assigning additional duties to an established RIT

19
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Level 1 RIT actions may include all except?
A. Completing a RIT worksheet
B. Discussing the situation with the IC, Incident Safety Officer and Entry Control person
C. Shutting off services (ie. gas and hydro) if located during 360
D. Familiarizing themselves with the structure layout
E. Performing 360

A

C. Shutting off services (ie. gas and hydro) if located during 360

20
Q

According to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, Level 1 RIT may include the following equipment, which wouldn’t be used yet?
A. RIT Kit
B. Flashlights
C. Cutters
D. Straps
E. Forcible entry tools, ie K12 saw, bullet saw

A

E. Forcible entry tools, ie K12 saw, bullet saw

21
Q

According to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, the RIT shall implement “Level 2 RIT”, If
A. The scene escalates, a 2nd alarm is called, or when requested by Safety Officer
B. The scene escalates, a 2nd alarm is called, or when requested by RIT officer
C. The scene escalates, a 2nd alarm is called, or when requested by IC
D. The scene escalates, a 2nd alarm is called, or when requested by DC

A

C. The scene escalates, a 2nd alarm is called, or when requested by IC

22
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team Level 2 RIT actions may include all except?
A. Continue gathering information
B. Securing Power supply
C. Completing RIT worksheet
D. Locating secondary means of egress

A

C. Completing RIT worksheet

23
Q

According to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, Level 2 RIT may include the following equipment except
A. Forcible entry tools, ie K12 saw, bullet saw
B. Heavy hydraulics or air bags
C. Additional hose lines
D. Additional ladders

A

C. Additional hose lines

24
Q

According to SOG #3-12, Rapid Intervention Team, during level 3 RIT all of the following are true except?
A. RIT beginning rescue operations shall commence Level 3 RIT.
B. The circumstances shall dictate when the IC orders the deployment of the RIT
C. The RIT shall maintain communications with the Fire Control providing updates on the situation
D. At the report of a firefighter emergency/Mayday call, the RIT shall be notified.

A

C. The RIT shall maintain communications with the Fire Control providing updates on the situation

25
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team
RIT must be cognizant the opening or windows or roofs as they may adversely effect ventilation operations. The RIT team will?

A
  • consult IC and any crews performing ventilation operations prior to making rescue openings
26
Q

According to SOG 3-12 Rapid Intervention Team

RIT shall be implemented as part of what?

A
  • as part of the incident command system and accountability

SOG 2020 (92 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions