Fire Suppression SOGs(RIT)

Question 1

Chapter 5 Article 4 Section 1

Answer 1

RIT SOGs

Question 2

ICS is an

Answer 2

organizational system used to mitigate an

incident and manage resources

Question 3

“may day” is a

Answer 3

call for help by any FF that is in a life
threatening situation or on behalf of any FF
that is in immediate assistance

Question 4

NFPA 1500

Answer 4

Std. on FD Occupational Safety and Health

Question 5

PAR

Answer 5

personnel accountability report

Question 6

a PAR is a _____.

Answer 6

roll call of all companies and personnel at

an emergency incident

Question 7

RIT

Answer 7

rapid intervention team

Question 8

a RIT is _____

Answer 8

a designated team of 4 FF responsible for
the search and rescue of trapped, lost, or
downed FF.

Question 9

RIT Operations Chief is aka the _____.

Answer 9

Rescue Branch Director

Question 10

the RIT Operations Chief is an ICS postion

that _____.

Answer 10

provides for the support, safety and accountability of the RIT.

Question 11

RIT Unit Leader is _____.

Answer 11

responsible for the direct supervision of

the RIT and reports to the RIT Ops Chief.

Question 12

RITs will be established at _____ and _____
and other incidents where extreme ______. If
necessary, _____ RITs may be established.
If so a _____ shall be assigned as ______.

Answer 12

every confirmed building fire
any incident with an IDLH atmosphere
life safety hazards exist
multiple
chief officer
RIT Unit Leader

Question 13

RITs should be located near _____ and ____.

Answer 13

the command post

near the building entry points

Question 14

if upon arrival there is an _____ in which
______ could prevent the loss of life or
______, such action shall be permitted with
_____ when conducted in accordance with
______.

Answer 14

immediate life threatening situation
immediate action
serious injury
less than 4 personnel
NFPA 1500 Section 8.8

Question 15

A RIT team will have _____ minimum ____.

It will also have a _____ with at least _____.

Answer 15

2 FF
entry team
support team
2 FF

Question 16

RITs are positioned to be _____.

Answer 16

readily available

Question 17

RITs perform only ____ function.

Answer 17

1

Question 18

If a RIT is deployed, a _____ shall be _____

and _____.

Answer 18

backup RIT
assigned
readily available

Question 19

the RIT unit leader will establish a _____.

Answer 19

staging area for all RIT equipment

Question 20

the RIT must _____ and _____. they also
need to know _____ of crews assigned to
work in the _____.

Answer 20

monitor all radio comms
verbal assignments
the # and locations
IDLH atmosphere

Question 21

8 things for the IC to do in creating an IAP

at a structure fire

Answer 21

1) scene size-up
2)ID hazards and perform risk assessment
and risk-benefit analysis
3)determine water supply
4)review pre-plans
5)prep fire ground (place ladders,
remove windows, plan escape routes)
6)gather hazard specific tools/ prep entry
7)determine need for additional resources
8)consider air mgmt and FF fatigue

Question 22

when should a FF activate a may day?

Answer 22

whenever they think they are in trouble

Question 23

7 things as soon as a mayday has been activated,

the IC and/or fire dispatch will do

Answer 23

1) clear all radio traffic
2) switch operations to an alternate
secondary radio tac channel
3) initiate the PAR
4) gather all incident info
5) ID the hazards and re-evaluate the
risk assessment.
6) assign a RIT unit leader
7) activate the RIT

Question 24

If a FF initiates a mayday call, they shall

immediately _____ after completion of call.

Answer 24

activate their PASS device

Question 25

the RIT unit leader shall remain in _____ with the IC, his designee, or _____ at all times.

Answer 25

visual or verbal contact | division supervisor

Question 26

7 tasks of the RIT unit leader

Answer 26

1) Ensure safe operations 2) ID hazards and perform risk assessment 3) ID/secure point of entry and alternate access/egress points 4)ID staging area 5)determine need for additional resources or specialized equip. 6) assign FF to monitor radio traffic and track companies working in the IDLH 7) monitor RIT activities

Question 27

12 RIT team pre-entry procedures

Answer 27

1)scene size up 2)ID hazards and perform risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis 3)ID point of entry/last known location and all access/egress points 4)ID location and # of personnel working in the IDLH 5)designate a staging area 6)determine air supply needs 7)determine need for additional resources 8)assign roles/tasks/tools to RIT members 9)develop a search plan 10)develop a rescue plan 11)conduct safety check 12)conduct radio check

Question 28

6 fundamental RIT tasks

Answer 28

``` scene size-up perform risk assessment develop search and rescue plan make entry and conduct search locate, assess, stabilize, package FFs rescue FF ```

Question 29

RIT members shall never _____ in the IDLH

Answer 29

separate

Question 30

the RIT shall ID the ____ especially in the | areas of _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 30

needs of the FF air supply entrapment/extrication fire threat

Question 31

the RIT will provide _____ to the _____ | throughout the rescue process.

Answer 31

status updates/progress reports | RIT Unit Leader

Question 32

a RIT entry team consists of at least _____.

Answer 32

2 FF

Question 33

9 RIT entry team duties

Answer 33

``` review the assignment/roles know your rope signals conduct safety equipment check make entry from most advantageous position. execute search plan locate downed FF(s) and assess ensure scene safety determine extrication process extricate FF(s) ```

Question 34

after locating a downed FF, the RIT will | perform 6 things

Answer 34

``` assess FF secure FF air supply transfill air monitor own air evaluate scene conditions update your status ```

Question 35

8 RIT Support Team duties

Answer 35

``` secure entry point assemble equipment secure additional resources prep for and be ready for entry monitor radio monitor search rope perform continuous scene assessments update RIT unit leader with your status ```

Question 36

assessment of a downed FF includes 5 | things

Answer 36

name/company of FF(s) air supply nature of victim's situation is the victim injured or has medical issues? are there traumatic injuries that will affect extrication?

Question 37

14 tools for RIT

Answer 37

1) Full turnout gear (SCBA, PASS, HUD) 2) portable radios 3) RIT bag 4) Rescue Aire 5) Guideline/Searchline 6) flashlights 7) TIC 8) axe or halligan 9) stokes 10) heavy rescue equip.(air bags/amkus) 11) ladders 12) 1.5" bundles 13) 2.5" bundles 14) spare SCBA bottles

Question 38

all RIT tools are placed in a ______ and are | ____ on the fire ground.

Answer 38

designated RIT staging area | not to be used by any other FF

Question 39

Each RIT entry team member will be _____ | prior to _____.

Answer 39

assigned tools | entry

Question 40

the RIT support team shall have at least | _____.

Answer 40

2 FF