12 Questions
What is the role of the RIT Sector Officer in terms of radio contact?
To be the primary radio contact for the RIT
When can a RIT be assigned alternate tasks?
If they have been set up for less than one hour
What is announced by Toronto Fire Communications when an IRIT or RIT is deployed on a MAYDAY?
An announcement with alert tones on all channels
What is the purpose of the RIT search lines?
One RIT search line per downed firefighter
What is the responsibility of the RIT in terms of tasks?
Not to perform any tasks that require them to go on air
What is communicated via radio when a RIT is deployed?
All RIT benchmarks
What should a RIT team do upon locating the firefighter involved in a MAYDAY?
Provide emergency air or medical aids if needed and incident conditions allow
What should a RIT team attach to the exterior of the IDLH in an obvious location?
A search line
What should a RIT team do prior to deployment?
All of the above
What should a RIT team use to facilitate the search for the downed firefighter?
A search line and tag
What should a RIT team do with the hose line before deployment?
Charge it from a separate water source
What should a RIT team brief from before deployment?
IRIT and ISO
Study Notes
RIT Responsibilities
- A deployed RIT utilizes an entry control board, including a search line tag, and develops a Search/Rescue Plan considering the point of entry, last known location, and tasks assigned to the RIT entry team.
- RIT provides timely reports to Command or RITSO, locates and identifies the firefighter involved with the MAYDAY, and assesses the situation.
- RIT provides emergency air or medical aids if needed and incident conditions allow, and utilizes a search line attached to the exterior of the IDLH in an obvious location.
- RIT removes the firefighter involved with the MAYDAY and announces benchmarks as they are achieved.
- Prior to deployment, RIT brings forward and sets up necessary equipment, is briefed by IRIT and ISO, monitors incident communications, familiarizes themselves with the structure/incident, and ensures a hose line is charged and ready to deploy.
RIT Sector Officer (RITSO) Responsibilities
- RITSO ensures the RIT is fully equipped, thoroughly briefs the team prior to entry, and is the primary radio contact for the RIT.
- RITSO provides a regular timeline (on-air time) to the deployed RIT, requests additional personnel and resources as required, and provides updates to Command, RIT, and Toronto Fire Communications.
- Upon deployment, RITSO announces all RIT benchmarks as they are achieved, provides updates to RIT Officer/personnel, ensures a new RIT is established, and ensures additional RIT search lines are used.
RIT Communications
- When an IRIT or RIT is deployed on a MAYDAY, Command notifies Toronto Fire Communications, who makes an announcement with alert tones on all channels operating at the incident.
- RIT operates on the channel the MAYDAY has been transmitted on, unless otherwise directed by Command.
- Benchmarks that need to be communicated via radio include RIT DEPLOYED, FIREFIGHTER LOCATED, FIREFIGHTER OUTSIDE, and RIT STOOD DOWN.
Demobilization of RIT
- RIT may be stood down by Command and/or when advised by the ISO, and may be assigned alternate tasks by the Incident Commander if they have been set up for less than one hour or environmental stress is not a factor.
Test your knowledge on the responsibilities of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) during emergency situations, including search and rescue operations. Learn about the protocols and procedures to follow in critical situations. Assess your understanding of RIT's role in locating and assisting firefighters in distress.
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