Rapid Intervention/Two-in-Two-Out Procedure PDF

Procedure COMM Fire Department 303 COMM FD Procedures Manual Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out 303.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Purpose:This policy outlines the department procedure for the establishment...

Procedure COMM Fire Department 303 COMM FD Procedures Manual Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out 303.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Purpose:This policy outlines the department procedure for the establishment of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Scope:This policy applies to all personnel of the Barnstable Fire Districts. Philosophy: The five (5) Fire Districts within the Town of Barnstable (Hyannis, Barnstable, West Barnstable, Cotuit and COMM) respond to incidents that present the potential for high risk to firefighter safety. This policy identifies the requirements and operation of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). A RIT is a team of four (4) firefighters on standby outside the structure to provide assistance or rapid rescue, if needed. 303.2 PROCEDURE Establishment of RIT The Incident Commander (IC) shall establish a RIT at any incident where personnel are required to operate in an IDLH atmosphere and other incidents that present a high risk. The number and location of RIT’s at the scene should be flexible based on the incident’s size and complexity. After evaluating the scene the IC shall provide one or more RIT’s based on the risk present. Dispatching a RIT Assignment The IC of ANY fire or emergency may request a RIT assignment to be dispatched. Automatic dispatching shall be done WHENEVER mutual aid is requested. Incident Commanders may designate from whom the RIT assignment is requested OR regional dispatch center will automatically assign the RIT role. Only the IC from the requesting community can change the assignment of a RIT designated company once dispatched. Reporting to the scene Enroute, potential RIT’s shall monitor the fire ground radio channel(s) to begin gathering information on the incident. Upon arrival, companies designated or assigned to the RIT function will bypass staging and report directly to the Incident Commander. The RIT shall report to the Incident Commander in full PPE and with basic tools and equipment based on an initial size-up of the building and consistent with the RIT checklist. Equipment shall be staged on a tarp in an area most readily accessible to potential rescues. Basic RIT Tools 200’ Kevlar RIT Search Rope Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/20, All Rights Reserved. Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out - 1 Published with permission by COMM Fire Department  COMM Fire Department COMM FD Procedures Manual Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) with spare battery Set of Irons SCBA RIT Pack with spare PASS device Portable Radios (spare for down firefighter) Flashlights Stokes Basket Additional Equipment 24’ Ground Ladder Specialized rescue equipment as needed (i.e. power saws hydraulic tools webbing etc.) Identify and deploy a dedicated hose line (with separate water supply if possible The RIT Officer will meet face-to-face with the Incident Commander to receive a briefing on the incident. The briefing should include the following information: What is the Incident Action Plan (IAP) (offensive or defensive) Significant events that have occurred Location and identification of interior crews How long crews have been operating in SCBA Other resources responding Scene Size Up The RIT and or RIT Sector Leader is expected to perform an initial and on-going size up. RIT size up should be based on firefighter survival, on what may cause firefighters to be trapped, lost or become missing inside the structure, and how RIT can facilitate their escape or rescue. Structure size up should include: Complete 360 degree walk around when possible Identifying hazards that will block or slow firefighter building evacuation Building construction, size, and occupancy The placement of windows and doors Securing of overhead doors in the up position The placement of high security devices such as burglar bars, etc. removal to afford other means of egress Fire ground tactics being used Primary Tasks The RIT shall be responsible for the following primary tasks: Scene size up Assemble minimum equipment at primary entry point Monitor radio and maintain contact with IC for quick response Assess where firefighters are working in structure and special tasks assigned If situation dictates, open or cause to be opened any exit that is locked, blocked or non-existent Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/20, All Rights Reserved. Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out - 2 Published with permission by COMM Fire Department  COMM Fire Department COMM FD Procedures Manual Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out The RIT may complete additional activities providing it supports their primary tasks. These tasks shall not include situations requiring direct entry into the IDLH environment or impacting the RIT officer’s ability to focus on the status of interior operations. Task assignment shall take into account that the RIT should not be fatigued at any time. Additional Tasks The RIT may be charged with the following tasks but not limited to: Throwing Ground Ladders Removal of grates or other obstructions that would hamper egress thru windows and doors Forcible entry to improve egress 303.3 RIT ACTIVATION RIT shall be activated at any time a firefighter(s) is reported lost, trapped, injured or unaccounted for. The RIT shall deploy from the known or suspected last location of the firefighter(s) in distress with appropriate tools and equipment for the situation. The IC shall initiate actions consistent with Lost/Trapped Firefighter Command Actions. The RIT will be assigned a radio designation (i.e. RIT 1, RIT 2) It is imperative that RIT Leader and or RIT Sector Leader have solid face to face communications with the Incident Commander to develop CLEAR and concise expectations for exterior utilization of the RIT assignment. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/20, All Rights Reserved. Rapid Intervention/Two-in Two-Out - 3 Published with permission by COMM Fire Department