Which squad item is used for signaling or lighting?

• A. RIT bag
• B. RIT light
• C. Sked
• D. 200' search/rescue rope

Answer: (B)

The item used for signaling or lighting is designed specifically to provide illumination and attract attention during operations. The RIT light is a compact, purpose-built tool for rapid intervention teams to light up dark areas, signal teammates, or mark a location, making it immediately useful for locating a victim or guiding a search. Its primary function is lighting and signaling, not carrying equipment, carrying a casualty, or handling ropes.

In contrast, the RIT bag is a container for rapid intervention gear, the Sked is a rescue litter for moving a patient, and the 200' search/rescue rope is used for rope-based tasks. Those items serve transport, rigging, and rescue functions rather than signaling or lighting, so they don’t fulfill the same immediate need as a dedicated signaling/lighting device.