Size-up for a rapid intervention team (RIT) is based on firefighter safety and survival. This differs from many of the other types of size-up performed on the fireground. Identification of hazards that may keep firefighter inside as well as keeping you from getting to them is a main principle in this size-up.
RIT must identify conditions that may cause firefighters to become trapped. Monitoring of incident conditions is also accomplished during this size-up. Size-up should begin where crews have entered and progress to all sides of the structure if possible. Once size-up is complete, RIT can evaluate its tool needs and begin to develop rescue plans for the incident. Review your local size-up protocol and select a local “problem building” for discussion on size-up points.
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