Questions and Answers
What is the minimum number of emergency response units required for the Incident Commander to implement the Passport Accountability System?
What is the responsibility of an Officer in Charge (OIC) regarding personnel under their supervision?
Which of the following items is NOT part of the Passport Accountability System hardware?
In the context of the Passport Accountability System, who is responsible for maintaining awareness of crew members' physical conditions?
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What should an Officer in Charge (OIC) do if a team is split to form a new team?
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What is the purpose of the primary passport during an emergency incident?
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Which section of the passport is designated for recording tasks or arrival times?
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How are helmet shields utilized by on-duty members?
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What color code represents a back-up passport?
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What is indicated by the unit designation in the top section of the passport?
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Which action is NOT required when personnel report for duty to an assigned fire or rescue unit?
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Who is responsible for ensuring proper transfer of helmet shields during shifts?
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What is the correct number of suppression units at Station 2?
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Which responsibility does the OIC NOT have concerning helmet shields?
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When off-duty, where should firefighters restore their nametags?
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What action is required when an OIC leaves the emergency incident perimeter?
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Where should the back-up passport be stored?
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What is the primary purpose of the reserve passport?
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How many nametags are firefighters issued?
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What should firefighters do with their nametags when off-duty?
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In what order should nametags be attached to the passport?
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What does placing the Driver's nametag upside down signify?
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What action is taken if the Driver does enter the Division/Group with the crew?
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Study Notes
Passport Accountability System Overview
- The Passport Accountability System is essential for incident operations, ensuring personnel accountability during emergencies.
- Enforced by the Incident Commander (IC) for all incidents involving three or more response units.
Passport Types and Usage
- Primary Passport (White): Attached to the dashboard before an incident, used for entry into the emergency incident perimeter.
- Back-up Passport (Yellow): Utilized if the primary passport is unavailable, should be stored near the primary passports or in the unit's glove compartment.
- Reserve Passport (Green): Replaces lost primary or back-up passports, stored near the base radio at each station.
Name Tags
- Each firefighter receives three nametags: primary (white), back-up (yellow), and reserve (red).
- Nametags should be stored under the rear brim of personal helmets when off-duty.
- All nametags are attached to the primary passport, following a specific order: OIC first, Driver's second (upside down if not entering perimeter), followed by other crew members.
Helmet Shields
- Reflective helmet shields display unit numbers (e.g., E-1) and are assigned to on-duty members.
- Members must wear helmets with shields during their tour of duty to ensure unit identification.
Maintenance Responsibilities
- Each firefighter must retrieve and maintain unit identification helmet shields and nametags daily.
- Station Officers must oversee the transfer of helmet shields between shifts, ensuring proper counts for suppression and rescue units.
- Periodic checks are mandated for OICs to confirm all personnel have necessary equipment.
Accountability Measures
- Officers in Charge (OICs) are responsible for personnel under their command and must be vigilant about crew health, coordinating reassignments or assistance when needed.
- If a team is split, a new OIC must be designated for the newly formed team to maintain accountability.
Policy Scope
- This policy applies to all fire department personnel and is used in coordination with other municipalities during mutual aid responses.
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Description
This quiz covers the protocols and procedures regarding the passport accountability system during emergency incidents. Participants will learn how to properly manage passports when personnel change divisions or groups within an incident response. Understanding these processes is crucial for safety and accountability in emergency situations.