The RIT bag has been designed to contain the essentials needed to perform a rescue; thus making it an integral part of the rapid intervention team’s equipment. Hard-wearing materials have been used in the manufacture of this bag to ensure its durability and strength.
How do you use a RIT pack?
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What tools should a RIT team have?
Some of the basic tools you can use for RIT include the irons, sledgehammers, handlights, portable radios, handlines, SCBA, ladders, chain saws, hooks, and rope.
What is in a RIT pack?
Developed with input from RIT instructors and firefighters from across the country, the RIT-Pak III is field-designed and tested. The system is comprised of a pressure reducer, high-pressure charging wand, low-pressure air supply hose, mask-mounted breathing regulator, facepiece, and a highly-durable carrying case.
What does RIT stand for in fire?
The role of the rapid intervention team (RIT) is an essential function that must be staffed at any building fire.
What special equipment is needed for a rapid intervention crew?
Besides their personal turnout gear and air packs, most RIT members carry basic firefighting tools and equipment, such as axes, Halligan bars, lifelines, personal safety lines, extra air packs, hose lines and hand lights.
What are the responsibilities of a rapid intervention crew?
The objective and function of a rapid intervention team (RIT) is to locate and rescue lost, trapped, and/or injured firefighters on the fireground. When firefighters face mayday conditions, saving them may require more than basic rescue techniques and training.
When an evacuation signal is given all units on scene must?
When evacuation signal is given, all units on scene must: 469; Give a personal accountability report (PAR).
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RIT PACK bag can hold a 6 to 9L capacity air cylinder with its quick adjustment system.
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RIT PACK bag can hold a 6 to 9L capacity air cylinder with its quick adjustment system.
What is a RIT SCBA bag?
The RIT SCBA bag has a 4500 psi "One hour" bottle. It is set-up with a face piece attached to the cylinder, as well as the universal RIT fitting. There is also a hose carried, but not pre-connected, to attach to MSA's EBSS fitting.#N#The bag is designed as a drag bag, with a leather re-enforced bottom. There is a carabiner thru the carry handles with a piece of webbing to allow for easy dragging.#N#All small tools are carried in a seperate pouch and are not part of the RIT SCBA bag.
What is RIT rope?
RIT rope is in a separate bag, other tools come off the unit designated as the RIT. "The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting.
Does RIT have a hoseline?
RIT here does not have a hoseline. if a hoseline is needed an additional crew is assigned to operate that. RIT's job is to find the downed firefighter (s) and remove them. Dragging a hoseline slows them down and tires them more quickly.
Does the RIT SCBA bag have a unit?
Our RIT SCBA bag only has the RIT SCBA unit in it.
