RIT-PAK Fast Attack

Training Objectives

At the end of this training, each member will be able to…

1. Identify the major exterior, interior, and facepiece components of the RIT-PAK Fast Attack.
2. State the unit's specifications, capabilities, and its single-user limitation.
3. Perform the required daily and post-use inspection and maintenance.
4. Establish an emergency air supply to a downed firefighter by all four methods: UAC high-pressure transfer, low-pressure buddy-breather, regulator change-out, and facepiece replacement.
5. Package a downed firefighter with the RIT-PAK to facilitate removal.

Purpose of the RIT-PAK

The RIT-PAK Fast Attack is an emergency source of breathing air, carried by the Rapid Intervention Team to supply air to one respirator, worn by one firefighter, while that firefighter is being evacuated from an IDLH atmosphere.

It is a combination low-pressure / high-pressure supply assembly with a single-cylinder coupling and a carrying bag for transport.

Exterior Components

3M Scott RIT-PAK Fast Attack — exterior

• Ball Handle Cover — Low-Pressure supply
• T-Handle Cover — High-Pressure supply
• Pressure Gauge with whistle assembly
• Shoulder Strap & adjustment handle
• Shoulder Strap Buckle
• Fixed Carabiners (2)

Interior Components

Bag opened — internal layout

• Cylinder & Valve Assembly
• Pressure Reducer Assembly
• High-Pressure Hose (charging wand) & coupling
• Low-Pressure Manifold with adapters
• Facepiece & Regulator
• HP & LP hose storage compartments

Facepiece & Regulator

Sure-Fit facepiece & EZ-FLO regulator — “RIT-PAK USE ONLY”

• Emergency Facepiece (metal pull rings)
• Emergency Regulator (EZ-FLO)
• Purge Valve
• Air-Saver Switch
• Pull Rings (2)
• Carabiner & reflective strip

Specifications & Features

Features

What's in the Kit

Inspection & Maintenance

Low-Pressure Connection

Round ball handle — low-pressure supply

The round ball handle opens the low-pressure side of the pack.

Low pressure feeds the buddy-breather / regulator connections used for a regulator change-out or facepiece replacement.

High-Pressure Connection

The “T”-handle opens the high-pressure side.

High pressure drives the charging wand / UAC transfer to refill a downed firefighter's cylinder.

Reading the Pressure Gauge

Glows GREEN — cylinder full

Glows RED — low air

Whistle sounds when air is low (≈ ¼ remaining)

The gauge is illuminated for low-light visibility during interior operations.

Four Ways to Give Air

Choose the method by the condition of the downed firefighter's pack:

UAC Air Transfer

1. Confirm the firefighter's pack is operational and undamaged.
2. Ensure both the RIT-PAK and the firefighter's pack are turned fully on.
3. Remove the dust cap from both UAC connections.
4. Seat the UAC hose on the connection and press firmly.
5. When the transfer is complete, remove the hose and return it to the bag.

Technique: grasp the UAC on the down firefighter's pack thumb up, then follow your thumb down to the coupling to make the connection by feel.

Buddy-Breather Connection

• Connect the firefighter's buddy-breather to the RIT-PAK low-pressure hose — male or female is acceptable.
• Or connect the spare mask & regulator to the RIT-PAK and change out the firefighter's facepiece.

When the Cylinder Is Damaged

1. If the cylinder is damaged, do not attempt the UAC.
2. Connect the RIT-PAK buddy-breather to the firefighter's buddy-breather.
3. Connect the low-pressure hose to the regulator.

NoteWhen the RIT-PAK buddy-breather is attached to a non-RIT regulator, the vibe alert will vibrate continuously.

Regulator Change-Out

1. Turn on air at the RIT-PAK regulator (purge valve or depress center).
2. Remove the firefighter's regulator.
3. Seat the RIT regulator on the firefighter's facepiece and turn until locked.

Parts: Scott Sure-Fit RIT-PAK facepiece (metal pull rings) • EZ-FLO regulator (no vibe alert).

RememberThe RIT regulator has no vibe alert — instead the gauge whistle sounds at ≈ ¼ supply.

Facepiece Replacement

1. Pull the Nomex hood off the firefighter's head.
2. Pull the facepiece away from the face and up over the head.
3. Turn on air at the RIT facepiece (purge valve or depress center).
4. Place the RIT facepiece to the firefighter's face.
5. Pull the netting over the head and tighten the straps.
6. Put the Nomex hood back over the head.

Packaging for Rescue

Before removing a downed firefighter from the structure, package the firefighter and the RIT-PAK together so the pack rides with them and the crew can move as one unit.

A packaged firefighter = an effective, efficient rescue drag.

Packaging Steps

1. Tighten the shoulder strap down and half-hitch the straps.
2. Modify the waist strap in preparation for moving the firefighter.
3. Thread the RIT-PAK shoulder strap through the SCBA shoulder or waist straps and attach it back to the RIT-PAK.

The RIT-PAK now rides on top of the firefighter, between the legs — clear of the drag path.

Skill Stations

Rotate crews through five hands-on stations — every member performs every skill; the instructor checks off each rep before rotating.

RIT Air & Removal Evolution

Review & Key Points

• One user, one respirator — emergency air only, never routine ops.
• Ball handle = low pressure  |  T-handle = high pressure.
• Gauge: green full / red low; whistle at ¼.
• Pack intact → UAC transfer.
• Cylinder damaged → buddy-breather.
• Regulator issue → change-out (no vibe alert).
• Facepiece bad → replace facepiece.
• Always package before the drag.
• Inspect daily & after every use.