Mar 17, 2022 · Effective immediately, RIT will be mask optional indoors, with some notable exceptions. Masks will be required as follows: In academic classrooms, laboratories, and studios while classes are in session.

Mar 21, 2022 · Earlier this week, we announced a change to our indoor mask policy. Some members of our community have asked for clarification. To be clear: Masks are required for all indoor classes and instructional activities, whether for credit or zero credit. For all other indoor activities, masks are optional.

Aug 4, 2021 · The indoor mask requirement applies at all times, except when alone, in a private office, your living space, or while eating. In addition, members of the RIT community who are not fully vaccinated are also required to wear face masks outdoors in crowded settings when distancing cannot be observed.

The RIT-Pak III is the fire service industry’s first, all-inclusive portable air supply system and one of the most comprehensive RIT systems available on the market. Developed with input from RIT instructors and firefighters from across the country, the RIT-Pak III is field-designed and tested.

Mar 17, 2022 · RIT is dropping its indoor mask mandate effective immediately, with some exceptions. Those are in classrooms and labs while class is in session, along with on RIT transportation and in healthcare facilities.

MSA RIT Pack System has everything needed for rapid intervention team response. Portable system provides firefighters with emergency breathing air in almost any situation.

Sep 8, 2008 · We just recently put the change into effect and placed the mask modification into service on our RIT packs. Good work and keep the ideas flowing. Be safe out there.

RIT Mask Modification. The District of Columbia Fire Department is in the process of training the entire department in Rapid Intervention Team skills. One of the many skills covered is to replace a downed firefighter’s damaged or missing SCBA face piece.

Dec 7, 2018 · Buddy RIT to mask regulator. Firefighter No. 3 connects the RIT pack’s buddy breather hose to the downed firefighter’s universal air connection to bypass their SCBA. Skills development not testing

The basics of FF assessment, packaging and extrication during a RIT deployment are what make up the bulk of the program. The course breaks down into 8 specific skill sets, all recommended to be covered once a year by NFPA 1407. - Assessing & packaging. - RIT Mask application to an unconscious FF. - Lifting & Moving an unconscious FF.