Hydrant Firefighter Responsibilities and Equipment Quiz

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Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?

Nozzle Firefighter

Engine 5 RIT Hydrant

RIT Officer

Hydrant Firefighter (correct)

Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?

Engine 5 RIT Nozzle

RIT Officer

Hydrant Firefighter

Nozzle Firefighter (correct)

Which team is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?

Nozzle Firefighter

Hydrant Firefighter (correct)

RIT Officer

Engine 5 RIT Hydrant

Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

Hydrant Firefighter Signup and view all the answers

Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?

Hydrant Firefighter Signup and view all the answers

Which engine company is dispatched as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) on all full assignments?

Engine 5 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?

To provide assistance to trapped or injured fire department personnel Signup and view all the answers

When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the initial Rapid Intervention Team to remain as the RIT for the duration of the incident?

To ensure continuity of information and understanding of the situation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the RIT Officer in coordinating the rescue operations?

To directly coordinate with the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander in relation to the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?

Reassigning the RIT to perform the functions of other companies Signup and view all the answers

What should company officers do when designated as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?

Ensure that all company members are in Full Personal Protective Equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?

Stokes Basket to carry all equipment and to be used in a RIT deployment Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

Establish an exit path and assemble extraction systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?

Monitoring the air supply of all members involved in the RIT operation Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC do during an RIT activation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Who should be informed about the activation of the RIT?

Deputy Chief on call Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of the Standard Operating Procedure for the RIT?

501 Signup and view all the answers

When was the most recent revision of the RIT SOP made?

09/01/17 Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?

RIT Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which team is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?

Engine Company Signup and view all the answers

Which team is responsible for establishing an exit path and assembling any kind of system needed within the structure for extraction of the downed firefighter(s)?

Pumper Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC do during an RIT activation?

Assign a hose team to provide fire protection for the duration of the rescue Signup and view all the answers

Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

Rapid Intervention Team Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

Establishing an exit path and assembling extraction systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?

Monitoring the air supply of all members involved in the RIT Operation Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?

AED (From the RIT Engine) Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #501, which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process as required under the direction of the RIT Officer?

Nozzle Firefighter Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #501, what is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

Carrying the Scott RIT Pack Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #501, which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

Pumper Engineer Signup and view all the answers

According to SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?

1 Engine, 1 Ladder, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 Ambulance Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #501, what is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

Assisting in removal of downed firefighter(s) Signup and view all the answers

What should the Deputy Chief on call be aware of if the RIT is activated?

The situation Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #501, who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?

RIT Team Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP #501, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

On all full assignments Signup and view all the answers

Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

RIT Team Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

Ensure the availability of additional resources Signup and view all the answers

When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

On all full assignments Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

Coordinating the rescue operations Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

When a lifethreatening situation is imminent Signup and view all the answers

Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?

Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

Manage the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply Signup and view all the answers

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Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?

Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?

Which team is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?

Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?

Which engine company is dispatched as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) on all full assignments?

According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?

When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

Why is it important for the initial Rapid Intervention Team to remain as the RIT for the duration of the incident?

What is the role of the RIT Officer in coordinating the rescue operations?

What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander in relation to the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?

What should company officers do when designated as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?

Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?

What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?

What should the IC do during an RIT activation?

According to the SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?

Who should be informed about the activation of the RIT?

What is the number of the Standard Operating Procedure for the RIT?

When was the most recent revision of the RIT SOP made?

Who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?

Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?

Which team is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?

Which team is responsible for establishing an exit path and assembling any kind of system needed within the structure for extraction of the downed firefighter(s)?

What should the IC do during an RIT activation?

Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

What is the responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?

Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?

According to the SOP #501, which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process as required under the direction of the RIT Officer?

According to the SOP #501, what is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

According to the SOP #501, which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

According to SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?

According to the SOP #501, what is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

What should the Deputy Chief on call be aware of if the RIT is activated?

According to the SOP #501, who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?

Who is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?

According to the SOP #501, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?

What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?

According to the text, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?

Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?

What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?

What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?

According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?

Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?

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