Emergency Incident Accountability Procedures

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What is the minimum number of emergency response units required for the Incident Commander to implement the Passport Accountability System?

3 (correct)

What is the responsibility of an Officer in Charge (OIC) regarding personnel under their supervision?

They are accountable for personnel's health and safety. (correct)

They do not require any backup when forming a new team.

They must report to the Incident Commander.

They can ignore the physical condition of crew members.

Which of the following items is NOT part of the Passport Accountability System hardware?

Back-up passports

Nametags

Portable status boards

Radio communication devices (correct)

In the context of the Passport Accountability System, who is responsible for maintaining awareness of crew members' physical conditions?

All Officers in Charge and firefighters Signup and view all the answers

What should an Officer in Charge (OIC) do if a team is split to form a new team?

Include an OIC for the new team. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the primary passport during an emergency incident?

To grant access into an emergency incident perimeter Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the passport is designated for recording tasks or arrival times?

Bottom Section Signup and view all the answers

How are helmet shields utilized by on-duty members?

To indicate the unit number during duty Signup and view all the answers

What color code represents a back-up passport?

Yellow Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the unit designation in the top section of the passport?

The specific unit assignment (e.g., E-1, L-1) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT required when personnel report for duty to an assigned fire or rescue unit?

Retrieve nametags from all passports. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring proper transfer of helmet shields during shifts?

Station Officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct number of suppression units at Station 2?

5 Suppression Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility does the OIC NOT have concerning helmet shields?

Maintain all required equipment for firefighters. Signup and view all the answers

When off-duty, where should firefighters restore their nametags?

Under the rear brim of their personal fire helmets. Signup and view all the answers

What action is required when an OIC leaves the emergency incident perimeter?

Transfer the passport to the new Division/Group Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

Where should the back-up passport be stored?

Next to the primary passports on the unit or in the glove compartment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the reserve passport?

To replace a lost primary or back-up passport. Signup and view all the answers

How many nametags are firefighters issued?

Three: primary, back-up, and reserve. Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do with their nametags when off-duty?

Maintain them by storing under the rear brim of personal helmets. Signup and view all the answers

In what order should nametags be attached to the passport?

OIC's nametag first, Driver's second, others last. Signup and view all the answers

What does placing the Driver's nametag upside down signify?

The Driver has not entered the Division/Group with the crew. Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if the Driver does enter the Division/Group with the crew?

Turn the nametag right side up. Signup and view all the answers

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.