RIT Flashcards
1
Q
VES
A
- Vent
- Enter
- Search
2
Q
Search vs. Rescue
A
- Search: Looking for victims
- Rescue: Removal of victims
3
Q
Search Floor Order
A
- Fire Floor
- Floor Above Fire
- Top Floor Down
4
Q
3 Types of Contact
A
-Verbal, visual, physical
5
Q
Primary Search vs. Secondary Search
A
- Primary: Quick as time permits
- Secondary: Slow/methodical, fresh set of eyes
6
Q
4 Questions to Ask Before Search
A
- What is risk to civilian lives?
- Realistic chance of saving someone?
- Risk to firefighters?
- Do I have enough personnel
7
Q
4 Steps Window Searches
A
- Examine glass before breaking
- Clear sash
- Sweep below window
- Close room door
8
Q
TIC Type
A
-Scott Eagle Imager 160
9
Q
Who Carries TIC?
A
- Squad 2
- QI
- B.C.’s
10
Q
TIC Lights
A
- 3hrs (full): Green
- 1.5hrs: yellow
- 45min: Red
- 5-15min: Flashing Red
11
Q
IRIT vs. Dedicated RIT
A
- IRIT: minimum 2 firefighters
- Dedicated RIT: 4 Firefighters
12
Q
Necessary Equipment
A
- Portable Radio
- 6’ Pike Pole
- Irons
- TIC
13
Q
3 Fire Service Constants
A
- Complacency (attitude)
- Peer Pressure
- Less fireground experience means more training
14
Q
6 Point Fireground Sizeup
A
- What type of occupancy
- Where are occupants
- Where is fire
- How do we get in
- How do we get out when things go wrong
- Fire affecting building
15
Q
3 Types of Firefighter Rescue
A
- Assisting a member of your own crew
- Assisting a firefighter encountered during interior operations
- Assisting a firefighter when acting as part of a RIT team
