60 Questions
According to the text, what is the span of control traditionally considered for a single supervisor?
3-7
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Battalion Chief's Aide?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Company Officer (CO)?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of On Call/Ancillary Personnel?
Both A and B
According to the text, what is the responsibility of All Personnel?
Both A and B
According to the text, when should the Bridgeport Fire Department implement an accountability system using shift roster and accountability tags?
At all incidents
According to the text, when should the Bridgeport Fire Department implement an accountability system using an Accountability Board?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Bridgeport Fire Department regarding SOP #519 Emergency Evacuation?
Both A and B
According to the text, how should a current staffing roster be carried during an incident?
All of the above
According to the text, when should unit accountability rings be brought to the Command Post or designated accountability officers when Bridgeport Units respond to mutual aid outside the City?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Chief's Aide during an incident?
Monitoring Bridgeport Channel 1 and the assigned fireground channel
According to the text, what information should be recorded on the Accountability Board during the incident?
All of the above
According to the text, where should the location of the Command Post be relayed to during the establishment of a formal Command Post?
Emergency Communications Center (ECC)
According to the text, what should the Chief's Aide have available to monitor during an incident?
Two radios
According to the text, what should be the responsibility of the Accountability Board during an incident?
Recording incident information
According to the text, what information should be used to update the Accountability Board during an incident?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
To ensure the safety and accountability of personnel
According to the text, when should the Bridgeport Fire Department implement an accountability system using an Accountability Board?
During mutual aid outside the City
According to the text, where can the shift staffing roster be obtained from?
Department staffing program
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
To provide a level of personnel accountability at an emergency incident
According to the text, what is the definition of a Personnel Accountability System?
A system that readily identifies both the unit, location and function of all members operating at an incident scene
According to the text, what is the definition of an Accountability Board?
A portable command table, computer tablet, or monitor display used for illustrating and tracking of units, resources, and personnel
According to the text, what is the definition of a Unit Accountability Ring?
A metal ring with identifying unit tag to which individuals attach their individual Accountability Tags
According to the text, what is the definition of an Accountability Tag?
A plastic or metal identification card with clip assigned to individual members with information such as department, name, rank, and picture
According to the text, what is the definition of a Temporary Accountability Tag?
A blank plastic tag with clip used by member when personal Accountability Tag is not available
According to the text, what is the purpose of an Accountability Board?
To illustrate and track units, resources, and personnel at an incident
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Unit Accountability Ring?
To provide a level of personnel accountability at an emergency incident
According to the text, what is the purpose of an Accountability Tag?
To provide a level of personnel accountability at an emergency incident
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Temporary Accountability Tag?
To provide a level of personnel accountability at an emergency incident
According to the text, when should the Bridgeport Fire Department implement an accountability system using an Accountability Board?
During a formal command establishment
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Battalion Chief's Aide?
To stay with the Accountability Board during the incident
According to the text, what information should be recorded on the Accountability Board during the incident?
Name of Incident and Address of Incident
According to the text, where can the shift staffing roster be obtained from?
Department Staffing Program
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Unit Accountability Ring?
To provide a failsafe measure in case of catastrophic event
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Company Officer (CO)?
To record incident information on the Accountability Board
According to the text, what is the responsibility of All Personnel?
To establish the Accountability Board
According to the text, what is the span of control traditionally considered for a single supervisor?
4-6
According to the text, when should unit accountability rings be brought to the Command Post or designated accountability officers when Bridgeport Units respond to mutual aid outside the City?
During a mutual aid response
According to the text, what is the responsibility of On Call/Ancillary Personnel?
To monitor Bridgeport Channel 1 and the assigned fireground channel
According to the text, when should the Bridgeport Fire Department implement an accountability system using an Accountability Board?
During fire incidents indicated as 'All Hands'
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?
Assign tasks to units and individuals
According to the text, what is the definition of a Personnel Accountability System?
A system for maintaining accountability of units and personnel at incidents
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Company Officer (CO)?
Maintain a current accountability of units and personnel
According to the text, what is the purpose of an Accountability Board?
To maintain a current accountability of units and personnel
According to the text, what is the definition of a Temporary Accountability Tag?
A tag used by on-call and ancillary personnel
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Battalion Chief's Aide?
Notify Company Officers of staffing changes
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Unit Accountability Ring?
To maintain a current accountability of units and personnel
According to the text, what information should be used to update the Accountability Board during an incident?
Information from radio communications
According to the text, what is the responsibility of On Call/Ancillary Personnel?
Check in and leave their Accountability Tag
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
To track the location and function of operating units and personnel at an incident
According to the text, what is the definition of an Accountability Tag?
A plastic or metal identification card with clip assigned to individual members
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Battalion Chief's Aide?
To carry the current staffing roster during an incident
According to the text, when should unit accountability rings be brought to the Command Post or designated accountability officers when Bridgeport Units respond to mutual aid outside the City?
At the beginning of an incident
According to the text, what information should be recorded on the Accountability Board during the incident?
Units, resources, and personnel at the incident
According to the text, what is the definition of a Personnel Accountability System?
A system used to track the location and function of operating units and personnel at an incident
According to the text, when should the Bridgeport Fire Department implement an accountability system using an Accountability Board?
During any emergency incident
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?
To establish a formal Command Post
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Temporary Accountability Tag?
To be used when personal Accountability Tag is not available
According to the text, what is the definition of a Unit Accountability Ring?
A metal ring with identifying unit tag used to form a working unit within an Incident Command System
Test your knowledge of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #518 and the Personnel Accountability System. Learn about the purpose and applicability of this policy and its role in ensuring personnel accountability at emergency incidents.
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