When must RIT Company duties be assigned?

The assignment of RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Company duties is crucial for firefighter safety during incidents. It should be established and clearly understood prior to any emergency situation. The proper timing for assigning these duties is when a Mayday is called, as this indicates an immediate threat to a firefighter's safety and necessitates a Rapid Intervention response.

When a Mayday is declared, it denotes that a firefighter is in distress and requires immediate assistance. At this point, the RIT company should be deployed to locate and rescue the individual in trouble, ensuring that the necessary resources and personnel are in place to manage the situation effectively. In this context, the focus is on quick, decisive action to ensure safety and rescue.

While planning for RIT duties can occur during pre-incident training or as part of initial incident assessment, the actual assignment and response timing must align with the urgent need initiated by a Mayday. This ensures that the RIT is activated promptly when it matters most, making it an essential aspect of incident command and firefighter safety protocols.