RIT and IRIC Guidelines Quiz

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What is the purpose of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) according to the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Protocol?

To manage the logistics of emergency incidents

To coordinate communication between different emergency personnel

To provide medical assistance to injured emergency personnel

To rescue emergency personnel who become lost, trapped, and/or injured in the hot zone of an incident and cannot remove themselves (correct)

When will the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) be established according to the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Protocol?

Only during large-scale emergency incidents

When there is a shortage of emergency personnel at the incident site

Only when specifically requested by the Incident Commander (IC)

On all emergency incidents where emergency personnel are engaged in activities in the hot zone and/or where an IDLH atmosphere is present or members are subject to special hazards (correct)

What is the Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC) according to the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Protocol?

An emergency medical response team

A team responsible for incident command

A minimum of two (2) fully-equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of injured or trapped emergency personnel (correct)

A group of firefighters responsible for extinguishing fires

What standards and regulations have been taken into account in writing the purpose of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) according to the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Protocol?

NFPA, OSHA standards and regulations, and approval of the Lee County Fire Chiefs’ Association Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the RIT Officer upon finding the downed emergency worker?

Silence the PASS device on the victim and make appropriate team decisions Signup and view all the answers

When does the RIT stop search and rescue operations?

The missing or trapped firefighter(s) are located and removed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the RIT Officer when exiting the building with the victim?

Determine the most appropriate means of egress Signup and view all the answers

What action do all team members take simultaneously when the downed emergency worker is found?

Stop breathing for a moment to determine if the victim is breathing Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIT Officer do if any air supply issues are identified?

Rectify any air supply issues Signup and view all the answers

When does the RIT Officer evaluate the amount of remaining air in the victim’s cylinder?

Once the downed emergency worker is found Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIT Officer do if entrapment is identified?

Determine if extra crews are needed to assist Signup and view all the answers

When should additional equipment needed for rescue operations be called for?

At the direction of the RIT Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of trained personnel required for an established RIT during an offensive or complex emergency operation?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Where should RIT equipment be staged?

On a yellow tarp Signup and view all the answers

Who assigns RIT duties and identifies the staging area?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the IRIC?

To locate and remove emergency personnel Signup and view all the answers

When should RIT be dedicated for offensive structure fire operations?

During offensive structure fire operations Signup and view all the answers

Who establishes and places the RIT-IRIC team at the incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIT Officer gather at the command post?

Incident action plan Signup and view all the answers

What should RIT team members be prepared to do at elevated window openings?

Perform search and rescue Signup and view all the answers

What information should the RIT Officer gather during a 360° survey?

Occupancy size Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of RIT team members regarding fire ground radio communications?

Monitor radio communications Signup and view all the answers

When should RIT be prepared to go into service?

At a moment's notice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the RIT Officer?

Gather information and brief RIT members Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Incident Response and Intervention Crew (IRIC) Guidelines

The IRIC's main purpose is to locate and remove lost, disoriented, or trapped emergency personnel until a full RIT can be established.
An established RIT should consist of a minimum of three trained personnel during an offensive or complex emergency operation.
RIT is an assigned function under IMS, requiring appropriate personnel, equipment, and critical procedures for on-scene organization and preparation.
RIT should be dedicated for offensive structure fire operations, large brush fires, special operations, or complex operations.
RIT equipment should be staged on a designated yellow tarp and should include various items such as thermal imaging cameras, portable radios, and medical equipment.
The RIT-IRIC team will be established and placed at a strategic location at the incident by direction of the Incident Commander or Operations Officer.
The Incident Commander (IC) assigns RIT duties, identifies the staging area, and determines when RIT is deployed for rescue, calling for additional resources if necessary.
The RIT monitors the designated TAC channel and should be prepared to go into service at a moment's notice to locate and remove lost, injured, or trapped emergency personnel.
The RIT Officer should gather information at the command post and brief all RIT members with an incident action plan at the staging area.
The RIT Officer shall conduct a 360° survey of the fire building or hazard location to gather various information including occupancy size, building construction, and fire progress.
RIT team members are responsible for monitoring fire ground radio communications, staging equipment, reviewing rescue scenarios, and maintaining readiness with protective clothing and SCBA equipment.
RIT team members must be prepared to set up ground ladders at elevated window openings for an escape angle if possible and should perform duties as assigned by the IC without affecting fire ground operations or firefighter safety.

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Test your knowledge of Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Incident Response and Intervention Crew (IRIC) guidelines with this quiz. Explore the essential roles, responsibilities, and equipment required for effective emergency response operations.