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1
Q

When should an apparatus with a fully qualified RIT be dispatched?

A

any known structure fire

2
Q

When should RIT be established?

A
  1. ASAP
  2. when personnel are working in a hot zone
  3. whenever IC deems it necessary
3
Q

When may a RIT not be req’d?

A

defensive fire

4
Q

When can IC use discretion to terminate RIT(?)

A

fire is fought offensively and is under control

5
Q

How many trained members that have passed a BFES approved RIT course make up qualified RIT?

A

3

6
Q

When may more than one RIT be req’d?

A

RIT is not req’d for every sector making entry into hot zone, but more than one may be req’d if resources are available depending on size and layout of incident

7
Q

What shall RIT Captain announce when they arrive on scene?

A

Ex. S201 on- scene- RIT

8
Q

What are Level 1 RiT actions? (7)

A
  1. gather info
  2. complete a RIT worksheet
  3. stage equipment
  4. discuss situation w/ IC, ECP and ISO
  5. familiarize themselves with structure layout
  6. perform 360 layout
  7. locate secondary means of egress
9
Q

Where may RIT be staged at a high-rise incident?

A

located inside building in forward staging area

10
Q

What is equipment for Level 1 RIT? (9)

A
  1. PPE and SCBA
  2. RIT kit
  3. Tag line
  4. Flashlights
  5. TIC
  6. Forcible entry tools
  7. cutters
  8. straps
  9. ladders
11
Q

When is Level 2 RIT implemented?

A
  1. if scene escalates
  2. 2nd alarm is called
  3. when requested by IC
12
Q

What are Level 2 RIT actions? (4)

A
  1. gather info
  2. secure power supply
  3. prepare lighting
  4. ensure multiple means of egress (ladder windows, roofs, remove obstacles- bars, chains, locks)
13
Q

What must Level 2 actions be aware of?

A

adverse reactions of making rescue openings. RIT should consult with IC and ventilation crews before acting.

14
Q

What equipment is included in Level 2 RIT?

A
  1. Level 1 RIT equipment
  2. Lights
  3. forcible entry tools (K23, bullet saw)
  4. cribbing and shoring equipment
  5. heavy hydraulics/ air bags
  6. additional ladders
15
Q

What actions constitute Level 3 RIT?

A

RIT beginning rescue operations

16
Q

When shall RIT be notified?

A

at report of FF emergency/ Mayday

17
Q

What shall be assigned once RIT has been deployed? (2)

A
  1. additional RIT to point of entry

2. medical sector of 3 fire personnel w/ PPE

18
Q

What is recommended to happen once RIT operations commence?

A

fire ops are assigned to another DC or Captain

19
Q

What are the actions for supplementary RITs? (4)

A
  1. Gather info
  2. Prepare to make entry
  3. Assess alternate means of egress
  4. stage additional equipment
20
Q

Who shall RIT maintain communications with and provide updates?

A

IC

21
Q

What type of search may RIT do and communicate to IC?

A

audible or physical search, by stating that there is an “audible all clear”.

22
Q

What are the benchmarks RIT uses? (4)

A
  1. FF located
  2. FF converted on air
  3. FF removal underway
  4. FF removed from structure

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