50 Questions
Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?
Hydrant Firefighter
Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?
Nozzle Firefighter
Which team is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?
Hydrant Firefighter
Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
Hydrant Firefighter
Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?
Hydrant Firefighter
Which engine company is dispatched as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) on all full assignments?
Engine 5
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?
To provide assistance to trapped or injured fire department personnel
When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
All of the above
What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
All of the above
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
What is the role of the RIT Officer in coordinating the rescue operations?
To directly coordinate with the Incident Commander
What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?
All of the above
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
What should company officers do when designated as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
Ensure that all company members are in Full Personal Protective Equipment
Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?
Stokes Basket to carry all equipment and to be used in a RIT deployment
What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
Establish an exit path and assemble extraction systems
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
What should the IC do during an RIT activation?
All of the above
According to the SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?
4
Who should be informed about the activation of the RIT?
Deputy Chief on call
What is the number of the Standard Operating Procedure for the RIT?
501
When was the most recent revision of the RIT SOP made?
09/01/17
Who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?
Fire Chief
Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?
RIT Officer
Which team is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?
Engine Company
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
What should the IC do during an RIT activation?
Assign a hose team to provide fire protection for the duration of the rescue
Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
Rapid Intervention Team
What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
Establishing an exit path and assembling extraction systems
What is the responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?
Monitoring the air supply of all members involved in the RIT Operation
Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?
AED (From the RIT Engine)
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
According to the SOP #501, what is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
Carrying the Scott RIT Pack
According to the SOP #501, which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
Pumper Engineer
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
According to the SOP #501, what is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
Assisting in removal of downed firefighter(s)
What should the Deputy Chief on call be aware of if the RIT is activated?
The situation
According to the SOP #501, who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?
Incident Commander
Who is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?
RIT Team
According to the SOP #501, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
On all full assignments
Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
RIT Team
What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
Ensure the availability of additional resources
When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
On all full assignments
What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
Coordinating the rescue operations
According to the text, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
When a lifethreatening situation is imminent
Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?
Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
Manage the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply
What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?
All of the above
Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?
Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
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