SOG 307 Fire ground Accountability

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What information should the first arriving unit provide to dispatch according to the document?

Incident command post location and additional resource request

Unit on-scene and detailed incident analysis

Initial scene size-up and additional resource request (correct)

Accountability location and mode of operation

What should the Incident Commander (IC) do according to the document?

Establish department accountability system for all personnel on-scene (correct)

Provide detailed incident analysis to incoming units

Assign an accountability officer for every incident

Establish mode of operation for all units on-scene

What should apparatus without an electronic or global positioning system-based locator have according to the document?

Accountability officer assigned at all times

Electronic accountability system installed immediately

Accountability board to account for personnel (correct)

Detailed incident analysis board provided to IC

When should an accountability officer be assigned, according to the document?

Whenever practicable Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Company Officer in maintaining the personnel accountability system?

Maintaining the accountability system assigned to the crew. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) in relation to personnel accountability?

Maintain the personnel accountability system throughout the duration of the incident. Signup and view all the answers

What should a firefighter do to ensure the personnel accountability system is properly maintained?

Ensure his/her Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) tags are correct and placed in the correct location. Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the Division/Group Supervisor in relation to personnel accountability?

Know each assigned firefighter's location and task assignment. Signup and view all the answers

When should the passive personnel accountability system be reviewed or a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) requested by the IC and/or Safety Officer?

Every 20 minutes of elapsed time. Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander (IC) do if there is a report of a missing, trapped, or injured firefighter?

Request review of the passive personnel accountability system or a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR). Signup and view all the answers

What should non-emergency radio traffic do while waiting for a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) to be completed?

Hold non-emergency radio traffic until the PAR is completed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the Division/Group Supervisor in relation to maintaining close accountability of assigned resources?

Remain in his/her assigned area to maintain close accountability of assigned resources. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personnel Accountability

The first arriving unit should provide dispatch with the number of personnel on scene, their location, and the status of the incident.

Incident Commander (IC) Responsibilities

The IC should ensure that a personnel accountability system is established and maintained throughout the incident.
The IC is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are accounted for during the incident.

Apparatus Requirements

Apparatus without an electronic or global positioning system-based locator should have a map or GPS device to aid in tracking their location.

Accountability Officer

An accountability officer should be assigned as soon as possible, ideally at the initial dispatch or upon arrival of the first unit.

Company Officer Responsibilities

The Company Officer is responsible for maintaining the personnel accountability system, including ensuring that all personnel are checked in and out.

Firefighter Responsibilities

Firefighters should check in and out with their Company Officer to ensure the personnel accountability system is properly maintained.

Division/Group Supervisor Responsibilities

The Division/Group Supervisor is responsible for maintaining close accountability of assigned resources and ensuring that all personnel are accounted for.

Review and Reporting

The passive personnel accountability system should be reviewed, or a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) requested, when there is a change in the incident status, at the end of the incident, or when requested by the IC and/or Safety Officer.

Missing, Trapped, or Injured Firefighter

If there is a report of a missing, trapped, or injured firefighter, the IC should immediately stop all operations and initiate a search and rescue operation.

Non-Emergency Radio Traffic

Non-emergency radio traffic should be suspended while waiting for a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) to be completed.

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Description

Learn about the arrival and on-scene procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel accountability and safety, including the first five minutes of response. This quiz covers important information on incident management, rapid intervention, two-in/two-out tactics, and tactical withdrawal.