Emergency Operations Personnel Accountability

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What is a major responsibility of the Incident Commander during an incident?

To ensure all resources are kept on standby

To communicate only with external agencies

To create a media plan for public announcements

To track and control the position and function of all incident personnel (correct)

Which of the following is NOT recorded on a Tactical Worksheet?

Resource status

Tactical priority checklist

Budget estimates for the incident (correct)

Organizational Chart

What does the term 'resource-tracking accountability' refer to?

Ensuring that each member receives adequate training

Recording when companies complete assignments or change locations (correct)

Highlighting the financial resources used during the incident

Determining the number of responders on site

What must Command obtain from Division/Group supervisors and crews?

Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR) Signup and view all the answers

What should Command consider when making tactical assignments?

Air supply Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is part of the information recorded in a Tactical Worksheet?

Simple drawing of the incident area and assigned resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a check-off timeline in the Tactical Worksheet?

To mark and manage event time at regular intervals Signup and view all the answers

Which level of personnel must commit to following accountability procedures?

Each person involved at strategic, tactical, or task level Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Division/Group supervisor regarding their assigned crews?

To track the location and function of assigned crews in their area Signup and view all the answers

What must Company Officers carry with them at all times on their apparatus?

The Primary PASSPORT of personnel responding on their assigned apparatus Signup and view all the answers

How should Company Officers communicate the number of personnel under their supervision when assigned to operate in an IDLH atmosphere?

By vocalizing the number of personnel to the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

When must the Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be conducted?

In response to any sudden hazardous event at the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the Secondary PASSPORT used by Company Officers?

It must be left on the dashboard of their assigned unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum crew size considered for operations?

Two firefighters Signup and view all the answers

What does a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) confirm for Division/Group supervisors?

That all crewmembers are accounted for and have an adequate exit air supply Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Operations Personnel Accountability

Purpose: Track and control incident personnel for accountability and safety.
Procedure: Utilizes tactical worksheets for incident resource management.

Tactical Worksheets

Content: Resource status (staged, assigned), assignment (division/group/task), accountability tracking (companies report completion/area changes), organizational chart, incident area drawing, tactical priority checklist, time tracking (10-minute intervals for evaluations), and strategy.

Accountability Responsibilities

Incident Commander (IC): Responsible for strategic accountability, tracking all crews/divisions/groups by location and function on the tactical worksheet. Knows who's in charge of each, crew assignments, locations, and tasks. Considers air supply in assignments, including crew rotation. Obtains Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) from supervisors and crews.
Division/Group Supervisor: Responsible for tactical accountability, tracking assigned crews' locations and functions. Maintains close supervision in assigned area and obtains PARs for all crew members. Uses the PASSPORT system for personnel accountability.
Company Officer: Responsible for task-level accountability, knowing each firefighter's location and actions. Maintains up-to-date PASSPORT for personnel on apparatus (Primary and Secondary). Obtains crew PARs confirming accountability and adequate exit air supply, and informs command of assignment completion/area changes.
Simplified Accountability: Company officers and Division/Group supervisors verbally communicate the number of personnel under their supervision when inside/on top/underneath structures or in unknown/IDLH atmospheres or when exiting.
Expanded Division/Group: During escalated operations with expanded Division/Groups (3+ crews), PARs are reported within the Division/Group and don't need immediate IC notification.

Examples of IDLH or Special Hazards

Offensive/Defensive Fire Operations
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Trench Rescue
Confined Space Rescue

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

Purpose: Confirmation that crew members are accounted for and have adequate exit air supply.
Content: Reports of "all clear," "knock down," offensive-to-defensive changes, every 20 minutes, missing/trapped firefighters, sudden hazardous events (flashover, backdraft, collapse), or Command necessity
Reporting: Face-to-face within the division or company whenever possible. Reports to Command include: Present assignment/designation, unit name(s), and confirmation of PAR. (e.g., "Fire Attack, E55 has PAR.")
Requirements: Essential for all of the criteria listed under content reporting

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Description

This quiz explores the procedures and responsibilities associated with incident personnel accountability in emergency operations. It covers the use of tactical worksheets for resource management and the roles of the Incident Commander and Division Supervisors in maintaining accountability and safety during incidents.