1	R.I.T. Teams Presented by the Washington County RIT Committee
2	Special Thank You John Breuer Scot Bernard Dodge County Training Officers Association Dodge County Firefighters Assocation Dodge County Fire Chiefs Association
3	“REMEMBER!!! YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO USE EACH AND EVERY TECHNIQUE TAUGHT IN THIS PROGRAM TO ACCOMPLISH A FIREFIGHTER RESCUE. IF A TECHNIQUE IS WORKING, USE IT! IF IT IS NOT, TRY SOMETHING ELSE! THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO GIVE YOU OPTIONS. A SAFER AND QUICKER REMOVAL TIME SHOULD BE THE END RESULT.” Jim Crawford
4	“REMEMBER!!! NO ONE IS COMING FOR US, BUT US!!! WE HAVE TO BE GOOD AT THIS…” Jim Crawford
5	REMEMBER IT DOES NOT STOP HERE TAKE THIS BACK TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION ADD AS MANY TOOLS TO YOUR TOOL BOX AS POSSIBLE
6	Agenda Why do we request a RIT team? What is a RIT Team? When do we request a RIT team? How do we request a RIT team? What does a RIT team do enroute? On Scene? If the Team is needed?
7	Why do we request a RIT team?
8	The Official Reasons Com 30 NFPA 1500 NFPA 1561 OSHA “Two in Two Out”
9	Wisconsin Administrative Code Com 30 (IHLR 30) Rescue of members (a)[6-4.3,6-4.4&5-5.2) A FF using self contained breathing apparatus and operating in an interior structural fire shall operate in a team of 2 or more firefighters, except in the case of a structural fire which is in the initial or beginning stage in which it can be controlled or extinguished by portable extinguishers, a back-up team of at least two members shall be available at the scene in case the need arises.
10	NFPA 1500 states: Fire Department shall provide personnel for the rescue of members if the need arises. One or more rapid intervention teams will be assigned, based on the need of the incident. A minimum of two members Appropraite protective gear including SCBA, Pass devices, and any specialized rescue equipment specific for the operation
11	NFPA 1561 Fire Department Incident Management system 4-1.8 Fire Department shall provide for the rescue of individuals operating at emergency incidents minimum of 2 individuals required.
12	OSHA “Two in Two out rule” Two firefighters minimum outside the hazard zone when two or more firefighters are in the hazard zone
13	Our reasons for requesting a RIT team.
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17	"To my darling husband," To my darling husband, Before you return from your overseas trip I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, I am ok. Your Motorcycle is ok too, so please don't worry too much. I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake. The garage door is slightly bent but the pick up fortunately came to a halt when it bumped into your car. I am really sorry but I know with your kind hearted personality you will in your heart find room to forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart. I cannot wait to hold you in my arms and make mad passionate love to you again and again. Your loving wife. XXXOOO PS - the neighbor took a picture of the crash, just for you
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20	Why should you request a RIT team?
21	Why should you request a RIT team? We make a commitment to everyone responding to a call. The commitment is to have all the responding members return to their families in the same condition they responded to the call.
22	WHAT IS R.I.T? R.I.T. IS FIRE FIGHTERS SAVING FIRE FIGHTERS
23	What is a RIT team? A RIT team is a group of trained, experienced firefighters standing by at a hazardous incident in case trouble arises to the crew inside the hazard zone.
24	The “T.E.A.R” principle Team leader Extrication Air Rope
25	TEAM LEADER COMMUNICATES PROGRESS AND RECEIVES ORDERS FROM COMMAND PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO THE TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDING THE WAY OUT TO THE FFs DRAGGING THE DOWNED FF “HOLDS THE DOOR”
26	EXTRICATION CARRIES IRONS OR OTHER TOOLS SUSPECTED TO BE OF NEED CARRIES WIRE CUTTERS FREES THE DOWNED FF FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ASSISTS WITH THE AIR BOTTLE SWITCH OVER AND FF REMOVAL
27	AIR CARRIES AN EXTRA AIR SUPPLY, RACK OR AIR BAG (DEPENDING ON THE DEPARTMENT) ENSURES THE DOWNED FF HAS AN ADEQUATE AIR SUPPLY AND SWITCHES THE AIR SUPPLY IF NEEDED HELPS REMOVE THE DOWNED FF
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29	ROPE CARRIES THE SEARCH ROPE DEPLOYS THE SEARCH ROPE ON THE WAY IN “HOLDS THE DOOR” PICKS UP THE SEARCH ROPE ON THE WAY OUT
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31	When do We request a RIT team?
32	A RIT TEAM SHOULD BE REQUESTED UPON THE CONFIRMATION OF A WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE A WATER RESCUE A HAZ-MAT CALL OTHER INCIDENTS ?
33	How Do we Request a RIT team?
34	ASSEMBLE A RIT TEAM WITH YOUR ON SCENE PERSONNEL OR REQUEST A RIT TEAM FROM YOUR DISPATCHER
35	What does a RIT team do enroute?
36	What does a RIT team Do enroute? Each team member reviews their responsibility. Each team member can evaluate the department they are responding to. A reminder of equipment location can be given.
37	What does a RIT team Do on scene?
38	What does a RIT team Do on scene?
39	PARK THE VEHICLE FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE FIREGROUND TO LEAVE ROOM FOR SUPPRESSION ACTIVITIES
40	THE TEAM REPORTS TO IC HOW MANY FIREFIGHTERS ARE IN THE BUILDING? HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN INSIDE? WHAT TYPE OF AIR MASK DO THEY HAVE? DO THEY HAVE 30 OR 45 MIN BOTTLES?
41	RIT TEAM (TWO MEMBERS AT A TIME) PERFORMS A SIZE-UP TAKING NOTE OF ENTRANCES/EGRESSES OF WORKING UNITS FIRE CONDITIONS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SIZE OF BUILDING OCCUPANCY FIRE LOCATION EXTENT OF THE FIRE PROGRESS OF OPERATION
42	THE RIT TEAM (TWO MEMBERS NOT DOING THE SIZE-UP) SET UP THE STAGING AREA (CORNER OF BUILDING) ORANGE TARP (TOOL PLACEMENT) SCBA/FACE PIECE (EACH MEMBER) SCBA-COMPLETE WITH FACE PIECE, OR RIT BAG, (MAY BE PROVIDED BY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT) ROPE-100 FT MINIMUM THERMO-IMAGING CAMERA (IF AVAILABLE)
43	IN THE STAGING AREA SHOULD BE 1 OFFICER (TEAM LEADER), 3 FIREFIGHTERS HAND LINE 2216 SPARE BOTTLE IRONS (FLAT HEAD AXE/HALLIGAN) HAND LIGHTS STOKES BASKET (IF AVAILABLE) 2-PORTABLE RADIOS
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45	THE TEAM LADDERS ONE SIDE OF THE BUILDING, AND/OR THE ROOF PROVIDING A SECOND EGRESS FOR UNITS WORKING ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND/OR THE ROOF
46	THE TEAM ESTABLISHES ANOTHER HOSE LINE TO THE ENTRY POINT OF THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERIOR TEAMS, HOOKED UP TO AN ENGINE AND CHARGED (TEAM LEADERS DISCRETION)
47	THE TEAM MONITORS RADIO CHANNELS FOR (AT LEAST ONE MEMBER IS DEDICATED TO THE RADIO) MAYDAY SIGNALS CALLS FROM COMMAND VISUAL NEEDS FOR TEAM
48	What does a RIT team do if the team is needed?
49	IF THE RIT TEAM IS NEEDED ESTABLISH ANOTHER RIT TEAM CALL FOR AN AMBULANCE CALL FOR EXTRA FIRE UNITS DETERMINE ENTRY POINT DETERMINE EXTRICATION TOOLS INITIALY NEEDED
50	IF THE RIT TEAM IS NEEDED ONE FIREFIGHER OR OFFICER ASSISTS COMMAND WITH RIT OPERATION ASSIGN THE FIREGROUND A NEW RADIO FREQUENCY, ASSIGN THE RIT OPERATION TO THE SAME FREQUENCY THE DOWNED FF’S RADIO IS ON
51	“REMEMBER!!! IF THE FIRE CONDITIONS ARE SO ADVANCED OR THE CONDITIONS OF THE BUILDING IS SO POOR THAT THE RESCUERS HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF LOSING THEIR LIVES, RESCUE SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS IT IS UNLIKELY THE VICTIM WOULD BE ALIVE.” Jim Crawford
52	WALL BREACH BREACHING DRYWALL BREACHING LATHE AND PLASTER ENTERING AND EXITING ROOMS IN AN UNCONVENTIONAL WAY
53	FF DRAGS FLAT SURFACE UP STAIRS DOWN STAIRS
54	WINDOW ENLARGEMENTS MAKING AN ENLARGED OPENING IN AN OUTSIDE WALL TO REMOVE A FF OR TO ENTER A STRUCTURE
55	SCENARIOS APPLYING THE TECHNIQUES WE WILL LEARN TODAY
56	For more information on the content of this program or to use this program contact: Brad Schaefer Slinger Fire Department bschaefer@nconnect.net 1-262-644-8418
57	This computer program was created by Bradley J. Schaefer Copyright 2003 It is illegal to duplicate, reproduce, or alter this computer program All rights reserved