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According to the policy outlined in the text, when is an Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) required to be established?
According to the policy outlined in the text, when is an Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) required to be established?
- IRIT/RIT is only required for structure fires, not for other types of incidents.
- IRIT/RIT is only required when command deems it necessary, regardless of the atmosphere.
- IRIT/RIT is never required to be established, it is merely a recommended practice.
- IRIT/RIT must be established whenever firefighters are operating in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere. (correct)
What is the initial Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) composition at the onset of an incident?
What is the initial Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) composition at the onset of an incident?
- A two-person team is assigned as the initial RIT (on deck). (correct)
- The entire on-scene crew is assigned as the initial RIT.
- A single firefighter is assigned as the initial RIT.
- A three-person team is assigned as the initial RIT.
If the initial Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) or on deck team is deployed, what action should be taken according to the procedure?
If the initial Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) or on deck team is deployed, what action should be taken according to the procedure?
- The incident commander must decide whether to establish a second RIT team or not.
- No further action is required, as only one RIT team is needed.
- The incident must be terminated immediately, as there is no longer a RIT available.
- A second RIT team must be established to replace the deployed team. (correct)
What are the standard exceptions to the IRIT requirement at structure fires?
What are the standard exceptions to the IRIT requirement at structure fires?
What are the functions of the RIT/Rescue Group (On Deck) according to the procedure?
What are the functions of the RIT/Rescue Group (On Deck) according to the procedure?
Based on the information provided, what is the primary objective of the Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
Based on the information provided, what is the primary objective of the Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?