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Question 1

What is the primary duty of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?

Answer 1

Search for, locate, and remove members in distress that have declared a Mayday

The RIT is crucial for member safety during emergency incidents.

Question 2

When should the RIT Group be established during an incident?

Answer 2

Early in the incident

Staffing with adequate resources increases member safety.

Question 3

What are the designated RIT Companies for an incident?

Answer 3

• Fourth due engine
• Second due ladder

These companies are designated unless otherwise directed by the Incident Commander.

Question 4

How many members should the initial RIT consist of?

Answer 4

A minimum of two members

This initial team is established using on-scene members.

Question 5

What is the role of the RIT Officer?

Answer 5

Responsible for carrying the thermal imaging camera (TIC) and RIT Tag Line

The RIT Tag Line consists of 220 feet of Kevlar rope.

Question 6

What tools are the Searchers responsible for carrying?

Answer 6

• Forcible entry tools
• Flat head axe/halligan
• Steel pike pole

These tools are essential for the rescue operation.

Question 7

True or false: The RIT should perform actions that take them away from their primary duty.

Answer 7

FALSE

No action shall prevent the RIT from deploying rapidly.

Question 8

What must the RIT do upon the declaration of a Mayday?

Answer 8

Quickly gather information and deploy the RIT

The Incident Commander plays a key role in this process.

Question 9

What is the function of RIT OPS during an operation?

Answer 9

Confirm location, identification, and problem from the distressed member

RIT OPS maintains communication and oversees the operation.

Question 10

What should be done if the distressed member must be left for any reason?

Answer 10

Activate the PASS device and secure the tag-line to the member

This ensures the member can be located later.

Question 11

What are the benchmarks that must be transmitted to RIT OPS?

Answer 11

• RIT entry point
• Distressed member located
• Air supply secured
• Removing member
• Planned exit point
• Location change
• Member removed
• RIT out of hazard area with PAR

Benchmarks provide critical information and a timeline of the operation.