Emergency Incident Accountability Procedure

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What is the primary purpose of the accountability system?

To evaluate the performance of firefighters

To provide communication guidelines for firefighters

To assign tasks to firefighters on the fireground

To track the location and function of all companies or crews (correct)

Who is responsible for maintaining an awareness of the location and function of all companies or crews?

Firefighters

Incident Commander (correct)

Company Officers

Sector Officers

What is the role of Sector Officers and Company Officers in the accountability system?

To account for personnel working in their area of responsibility (correct)

To provide medical assistance to firefighters

To communicate with the Incident Commander

To track the location of all firefighters

What is the benefit of the accountability system in terms of firefighter safety?

It decreases the risk of firefighter injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Command Team in the accountability system?

To track the location and function of all companies or crews Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the accountability system?

Applies to any area that requires the use of an SCBA Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of accountability addressed by the tracking of all crews and sectors/divisions/groups by location and function on a tactical worksheet?

Strategic level Signup and view all the answers

What is the personal commitment required of all personnel involved in an incident?

To follow all policies and procedures regarding accountability Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining personal accountability reports (PAR) from Sector Officers/Division/Group Supervisors and crews?

Command Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Company Officer in terms of accountability?

Maintaining a current PASSPORT of personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the passport system in accountability?

To effectively track firefighters in the hot zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum crew size considered in the Phoenix Regional Standard Operating Procedures?

Two or more members Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of all members in terms of accountability?

Updating the company passport and ensuring accurate helmet IDs Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a SCBA, radio, or any equipment fails while a crew is in the hot zone?

The entire crew will exit the hot zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Engineer in terms of accountability?

Collecting passports from crews prior to entering the hot zone Signup and view all the answers

What is required of all crews entering the hot zone?

A supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Firefighter in terms of accountability?

Ensuring proper company ID on helmet and updating the company passport Signup and view all the answers

When is a personnel accountability report required?

Any sudden hazardous event at the incident Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the unit containing the passport / pouch and hose ID tag when the first unit arrives on the scene?

It is removed from the apparatus dash Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the lobby sector/division/group?

To track all crews and crewmembers in the building Signup and view all the answers

Where do crews leave their passports if the lobby sector/division/group has not been established?

With fire personnel in the fire control room with Building Systems Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of an accountability system commenced?

As soon as the first unit arrives on the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hoseline ID tag?

To mark the hose line in the stairwell Signup and view all the answers

Where is the small company id tag kept?

In a pocket on the back of the passport pouch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the company id tag?

To track accountability closer to the building Signup and view all the answers

Where are extra individual nametags kept?

On the underside of the helmet Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for firefighter helmets?

They must reflect the ID of the company the firefighter is presently assigned Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Company Officer?

To ensure the passport and MCT roster reflect only the members presently assigned to the company Signup and view all the answers

When does the implementation of the passport system occur?

At any incident that requires the use of an SCBA Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nametags of members not entering the hot zone?

They are removed from the passport and placed in the Company Officer's coat pocket Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for retrieving the passports?

Both the Company Officer and the Accountability Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the passport on the discharge gate?

To identify crews and crew members on each hoseline Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the hose ID tags?

They are removed from the passport and placed on each respective hoseline Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the backup accountability kit?

To provide a means to maintain accountability in the event that a crew arrives at an accountability location without their accountability equipment Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the passport when a ladder crew goes to the roof to perform ventilation?

It is left on the apparatus dash Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the backup accountability pack carried by Command Officers?

Two blank passports with Velcro and one wrist mounted accountability board Signup and view all the answers

Who assumes safety sector/division/group responsibilities for that sector/division/group during incidents?

The FIT Signup and view all the answers

When can accountability be terminated?

When the fire is under control and a PAR for all crews is obtained Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?

To confirm that all members are accounted for and have an adequate exit air supply Signup and view all the answers

Where is the passport accountability location?

The engine where the crew deployed hoseline Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the passport?

To mark company ID with grease pencil Signup and view all the answers

What is done when exiting the hot zone?

Passports are retrieved Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for passports entering the hot zone?

Passports never enter the hot zone Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Accountability Procedure

The accountability system is crucial for maintaining firefighter safety and tracking the location and function of personnel on the scene.
The system applies to any area that requires the use of an SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).

Accountability Responsibilities

Command/Strategic Level:
- Tracks all crews and sectors/divisions/groups by location and function on a tactical worksheet.
- Considers air supply when making tactical assignments.
- Obtains Personal Accountability Reports (PAR) from Sector Officers/Division/Group Supervisors and crews.
Sector Officer/Division/Group Supervisor/Tactical Level:
- Tracks crews assigned to their sector.
- Maintains close supervision of assigned crews.
- Obtains PARs from all crew members of all companies assigned to their sector/division/group.
Company Officer/Task Level:
- Maintains a current PASSPORT ( Personnel Accountability System ) of personnel responding on the apparatus.
- Ensures all crew members have proper helmet company ID and nametags.
- Obtains PARs for their crew.
Engineer:
- Acts as an accountability officer, tracking crews and crew members who take handlines from their apparatus.
- Collects passports from crews prior to entering the hot zone.

Accountability Equipment

Passport System:
- Consists of a passport with a pouch, small company ID tag, helmet ID stickers, and hose ID tag.
- Passports are bright yellow tags with company identification and shift.
- Nametags of crew members are affixed to the passport.
Accountability Hardware Use:
- Each Company Officer ensures the passport and MCT roster reflect only the members presently assigned to the company.
- Passports are updated when entering the hot zone with a partial crew.

Implementation of Accountability System

Command:
- The first arriving company gives an on-scene report by radio and assumes command.
- Command assigns accountability unit identification and geographic location to staged units.
Crews:
- Deliver their passports to the engineer of the engine where they deployed a handline.
- The engineer becomes the accountability officer for those crews.
Engineer:
- Places the passport/pouch on the discharge gate at the pump panel when charging the stretched hoseline with water.
- Removes hoseline ID tags from the passport and places them on each respective hoseline.

Backup Accountability Kit

A backup kit is issued to each engine to provide a means to maintain accountability in the event of lost equipment.
The kit contains:
- Blank hoseline ID tags
- Passport pouch
- Blank passport
- Grease pencil
Command Officers carry a backup accountability pack to maintain accountability when assigned to a forward position.

Terminating the Passport System

Accountability is maintained throughout the entire incident.
The system can be terminated following a report of "fire under control."
Command determines whether to continue or terminate the use of the passport system based on a risk management assessment of the scene.

Passport Rules

Passports reflect only personnel presently in the hot zone.
Passports are delivered to the assigned accountability location prior to entering the hot zone.
Passports are maintained at the point of entry to the hot zone.
Passports never enter the hot zone.
Passports are retrieved upon exiting the hot zone.

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

A PAR is a confirmation that all members are accounted for and have an adequate exit air supply.
Reports are required in situations such as:
- Missing or trapped firefighters
- Change from offensive to defensive
- Sudden hazardous events
- Every 30 minutes of elapsed time
- Any time Command feels it is necessary

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This quiz covers the standard operating procedure for accountability during emergency incidents, including the roles and responsibilities of members and officers.