Which condition warrants an IRIT response?

The condition that warrants an IRIT response is when firefighters are endangered and require rescue. The Immediate Rescue Intervention Team (IRIT) is specifically designed for situations where the safety of firefighters is compromised and they may be in life-threatening situations.

In such instances, the primary focus is to rapidly deploy trained personnel who can effectively and efficiently carry out rescue operations, ensuring that any trapped or injured firefighters receive the necessary assistance as promptly as possible. This operation emphasizes minimizing harm and upholding the safety of all personnel involved.

Other scenarios, like low smoke visibility, large crowds, or high wind speeds, might indicate complex operational challenges or hazards at a fire scene, but they do not directly trigger the need for an immediate rescue intervention for firefighters in danger. Instead, those conditions might prompt other types of tactical responses or additional safety measures rather than the specific activation of the IRIT.