RIT

Question 1

VES

Answer 1

• Vent
• Enter
• Search

Question 2

Search vs. Rescue

Answer 2

• Search: Looking for victims

- Rescue: Removal of victims

Question 3

Search Floor Order

Answer 3

• Fire Floor
• Floor Above Fire
• Top Floor Down

Question 4

3 Types of Contact

Answer 4

-Verbal, visual, physical

Question 5

Primary Search vs. Secondary Search

Answer 5

• Primary: Quick as time permits

- Secondary: Slow/methodical, fresh set of eyes

Question 6

4 Questions to Ask Before Search

Answer 6

1. What is risk to civilian lives?
2. Realistic chance of saving someone?
3. Risk to firefighters?
4. Do I have enough personnel

Question 7

4 Steps Window Searches

Answer 7

1. Examine glass before breaking
2. Clear sash
3. Sweep below window
4. Close room door

Question 8

TIC Type

Answer 8

-Scott Eagle Imager 160

Question 9

Who Carries TIC?

Answer 9

• Squad 2
• QI
• B.C.’s

Question 10

TIC Lights

Answer 10

• 3hrs (full): Green
• 1.5hrs: yellow
• 45min: Red
• 5-15min: Flashing Red

Question 11

IRIT vs. Dedicated RIT

Answer 11

• IRIT: minimum 2 firefighters

- Dedicated RIT: 4 Firefighters

Question 12

Necessary Equipment

Answer 12

• Portable Radio
• 6’ Pike Pole
• Irons
• TIC

Question 13

3 Fire Service Constants

Answer 13

• Complacency (attitude)
• Peer Pressure
• Less fireground experience means more training

Question 14

6 Point Fireground Sizeup

Answer 14

1. What type of occupancy
2. Where are occupants
3. Where is fire
4. How do we get in
5. How do we get out when things go wrong
6. Fire affecting building

Question 15

3 Types of Firefighter Rescue

Answer 15

• 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

Question 16

3 Stages of Firefighter Rescue

Answer 16

• Searching for a firefighter
• Assessing and stabilizing a firefighter
• Removing the firefighter

Question 17

Successful RIT Requires

Answer 17

• Solid leadership
• Multiple RITs
• Time

Question 18

RIT Officer Duties

Answer 18

• Monitors air supply
• Conditions
• Communicate w/ IC
• Coordinates interior ops w/ RIT

Question 19

RIT Air Supply Duties

Answer 19

• Navigation, secures/manages tagline,

- RIT Pack assist and removal of FF

Question 20

Search Firefighter 1 Duties

Answer 20

• Secure PASS device
• Check air supply
• Remove Debris
• Converts

Question 21

Search Firefighter 2 Duties

Answer 21

• Checks immediate area for second means of egress
• Removes hazards from immediate area
• Illuminates work area

Question 22

RIT Benchmarks

Answer 22

• RIT Entering Structure
• Firefighter Located
• Air Supply Secured
• RIT Exiting Structure
• RIT Out of Structure and PAR