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HFD Guidelines: II-21 Rapid intervention teams and survivability well answered to pass
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HFD Guidelines: II-21 Rapid interventionteams and survivability well answered to
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Attack team: - correct answer ✔✔the unit entering the structure to combat a fire must be composed of
at least 2 members before entry into an IDLH. These members will remain in contact and
communications with each other at all times, while using the team concept.
CAN report: - correct answer ✔✔A brief report of conditions, actions and needs. Should be given
considering progress, completion or exception to an assignment for specific tasks and strategic goals.
imminent life threatening situation: - correct answer ✔✔Any emergency incident that creates such a risk
to human life that there is a threat of injury or death without immediate intervention by the firefighter.
The company officer will make decisions based on the departmental training, experience, and knowledge
of their respective territory.
incipient fire: - correct answer ✔✔a fire in the initial or beginning stage which can be controlled or
extinguished by a portable fire extinguisher, class II standpipe or a small hose line without the need of
PPE or SCBA.
Interim rapid intervention team (IRIT): - correct answer ✔✔a temporary team of firefighters (minimum 2
members) standing by to provide a rapid rescue of firefighters operating in an IDLH atmosphere until
formal RIT can be established or the incident is terminated.
known life hazard: - correct answer ✔✔the company officer is either told there is someone inside or the
officer sees or hears someone inside the IDLH.
"NO-GO": - correct answer ✔✔situations when structures are not to be entered by HFD personnel until
an IRIT has been established.
Rapid intervention team (RIT): - correct answer ✔✔a team composed of a minimum of 3 firefighters
acting within these guidelines. Will receive IRIT as soon as practical. This team of firefighters sole
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