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Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?
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 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 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 carries the Scott RIT Pack?
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Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?
Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?
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Which engine company is dispatched as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) on all full assignments?
Which engine company is dispatched as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) on all full assignments?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?
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When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
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What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
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Why is it important for the initial Rapid Intervention Team to remain as the RIT for the duration of the incident?
Why is it important for the initial Rapid Intervention Team to remain as the RIT for the duration of the incident?
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What is the role of the RIT Officer in coordinating the rescue operations?
What is the role of the RIT Officer in coordinating the rescue operations?
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What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?
What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander in relation to the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander in relation to the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
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What should company officers do when designated as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
What should company officers do when designated as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
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Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?
Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?
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What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?
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What should the IC do during an RIT activation?
What should the IC do during an RIT activation?
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According to the SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?
According to the SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?
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Who should be informed about the activation of the RIT?
Who should be informed about the activation of the RIT?
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What is the number of the Standard Operating Procedure for the RIT?
What is the number of the Standard Operating Procedure for the RIT?
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When was the most recent revision of the RIT SOP made?
When was the most recent revision of the RIT SOP made?
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Who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?
Who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?
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Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?
Which team is responsible for managing the downed firefighter(s) face mask and air supply?
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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 assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?
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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)?
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)?
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What should the IC do during an RIT activation?
What should the IC do during an RIT activation?
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Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
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What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
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What is the responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?
What is the responsibility of the Company Officer during an RIT activation?
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Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?
Which equipment is NOT included in the RIT kit?
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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, 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?
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According to the SOP #501, what is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
According to the SOP #501, what is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
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According to the SOP #501, which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
According to the SOP #501, which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
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According to SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?
According to SOP #503, if the RIT is activated, how many additional resources will be requested by the IC?
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According to the SOP #501, what is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
According to the SOP #501, what is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
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What should the Deputy Chief on call be aware of if the RIT is activated?
What should the Deputy Chief on call be aware of if the RIT is activated?
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According to the SOP #501, who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?
According to the SOP #501, who has the authority to issue the RIT SOP?
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Who is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?
Who is responsible for assessing and managing the downed firefighter(s) air status and communicating it to the RIT Officer?
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According to the SOP #501, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
According to the SOP #501, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
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Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
Which team carries the Scott RIT Pack?
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What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
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When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
When would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
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What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
What is the main focus of the Rapid Intervention Team?
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According to the text, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
According to the text, when would the Rapid Intervention Team be dispatched?
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Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?
Which team is responsible for converting the harness of the downed firefighter(s) and begin the disentanglement / extrication process?
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What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
What is the responsibility of the Pumper Engineer in relation to the RIT?
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What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?
What does the RIT gain when arriving early in the incident?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team?
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Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?
Which team is responsible for the removal of downed firefighter(s)?
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