SOG 408 Flashcards
SOG 408
Rapid Intervention Team
The Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) shall be mandatory on all ______.
Full assignments or greater
Companies designated as RIT shall report to the IC with all necessary equipment like: for engine companies
- Portable radios
- Portable lights
- Forcible entry tools
- Thermal imaging Camera (TIC)
- Complete SCBA with buddy breathing hose
- Standard issue rope.
Companies designated as RIT shall report to the IC with all necessary equipment like what for ladder companies.
- Portable radios
- Portable lights
- Forcible entry tools
- Thermal imaging camera
- Complete SCBA with buddy breathing and trans-fill hoses
- Issued RIT rope
- Rescue saw or chain saw
RIT size up all RIT members shall make a note of:
- The type of structure
- Its construction characteristics
- Where crews are operating
- Any openings or access points immediately visible.
Upon deployment of the RIT, the IC will assemble an ______.
Additional RIT
On all W-3 in a large commercial structure, second alarm, or greater in any structure a secondary RIT consisting of ______ will be dispatched.
Ladder 4, Heavy Rescue 4 and Fire 4.
Upon arrival at the designated entry point, the RIT OIC shall attempt to complete the following:
1) Establish and maintain radio contact with the IC
2) Advise the IC of the location of the entry point
3) Confirm with IC that a protective hose line is being deployed behind the RIT if needed
4) Account for all RIT members entering the structure
5) Account for tools needed
Once the lost/trapped firefighter has been found there are several steps that need to be taken:
Maintain air supply to the downed firefighter.
1) Perform a sizeup of the rescue situation at hand.
2) Provide the downed firefighter with air if necessary.
3) Deactivate the firefighters PASS device if it is sounding
4) Perform a rapid assessment of the victim
5) Notify the IC of the situation, location in the building
