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What is the purpose of the Fireground Accountability policy?

  • To maintain a status board for Incident Commanders
  • To provide a consistent and effective Firefighting system
  • To ensure a consistent and effective Fireground Accountability System for all fire agencies within San Diego County (correct)
  • To track both personnel and resources on small incidents

    • What is the Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) designed to do?

  • To verify the safety and location of operations members (correct)
  • To assign incident commanders to emergency incidents
  • To track resources on an incident
  • To maintain a status board for department vehicles

    • Who is primarily responsible for tracking all personnel on emergency incidents?

  • Department vehicles
  • Supervisors (correct)
  • Individual crew members
  • Incident Commanders

    • What should be maintained as part of a written personnel accountability system?

    <p>ICS Form I-201 for Incident Commanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the management of IRPM be handled?

    <p>At the Incident Command Post (ICP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be included in the general accounting of IRPM?

    <p>Assigned resource types, unit #s and personnel names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best tool to assist with the management of IRPM at the ICP?

    <p>Mobile data computer (MDC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equipment option is listed as a contingency tool for IRPM at the ICP?

    <p>Hard Copy(s) of Daily Staffing Rosters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is listed as the 'mandatory' equipment for all agencies based on resource types?

    <p>Assigned resource types, unit #s and personnel names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should back-up equipment options be used for IRPM at the ICP?

    <p>During intermittent technology/connectivity failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a RIC Group Supervisor (RGS)?

    <p>To lead the pre-planning, RIC deployment operations, and post deployment activities of a RIC team(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Resource Unit Leader (RESL) typically assigned?

    <p>During 2nd or greater alarm incidents with more resources, personnel, and complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of Fire Ground Accountability?

    <p>To track and coordinate IDLH Accountability as directed by the IC or OPSC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many personnel are typically assigned to a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)?

    <p>At least three personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for implementing and managing IDLH Accountability?

    <p>The Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be conducted?

    <p>Within the first 10 minutes of an incident and every 20 minutes thereafter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the fire ground accountability policy?

    <p>Providing well-organized and effective rescue operations of a downed firefighter(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should know the location and assignment of each firefighter in their crew?

    <p>Company officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest priority related to the tracking of resources and personnel?

    <p>IDLH Accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should participate in the accountability system, including checking in at approved locations?

    <p>All members, including those who arrive on-scene individually or in privately-owned vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after any change in conditions that may alter or affect firefighter safety?

    <p>Initiate emergency procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should keep track of all crews assigned to their area?

    <p>Area supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the Incident Commander discontinue regular Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs)?

    <p>When incident stabilization is achieved and hazards are sufficiently reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reports should members make for ongoing, routine tactical accountability?

    <p>Concise reports that include conditions, actions, and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall goal of the fire ground accountability policy?

    <p>To help provide for well organized, timely, and effective rescue operations of a downed firefighter(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary functional tracking need related to the fire ground accountability policy?

    <p>Implementing IDLH Accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'IDLH' stand for?

    <p>Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the overall management of an emergency incident or event?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Emergency Abandonment Signal?

    <p>To inform all personnel to immediately exit the IDLH environment and stop all operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a Company Tag?

    <p>To identify an entire company by agency designator, resource type, and unit number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Incident Resource & Personnel Management (IRPM) focus on?

    <p>Overall tracking of all resources and personnel assigned to an incident regardless of their operational involvement or status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Emergency Activation (EMER) button on a firefighter's radio used?

    <p>To inform about a firefighter being in trouble and in need of rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Operations Section Chief (OPSC) in the incident command system?

    <p>Responsible for the overall operations at an emergency incident or event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'ATR' stand for?

    <p>Accountability Tracking Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Passport?

    <p>To serve as a backup piece of equipment for IRPM when necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) during a first alarm incident?

    <p>Managing IDLH Accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is formally assigned by the Incident Commander (IC) to manage IDLH Accountability on greater alarm incidents?

    <p>Division/Group Supervisor(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the individual(s) tasked with IDLH Accountability be able to account for?

    <p>Resource Type and Unit #</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the collection of Accountability Tags from all personnel entering an IDLH environment typically occur?

    <p>At the affected point of entry (POE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should all personnel within a company, team, or grouping of tags exit the IDLH environment together?

    <p>Together as a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should communicate proactively with the IRIC Leader, RIC Group Supervisor, IC and/or OPSC throughout the incident to provide updates on the status and well-being of companies?

    <p>Accountability Officer (AO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one additional means of tracking companies and personnel within a high-rise structure?

    <p>Accountability Tags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is secondary in importance to IDLH Accountability but must still be managed according to the text?

    <p>Incident Resource &amp; Personnel Management (IRPM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For whom should a single Accountability Tag be attached to the Accountability Clipboard at an incident?

    <p>Division/Group Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must IDLH Accountability occur within a high rise incident?

    <p>At a given point of entry on a specific floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the sole implementation of Incident Resource & Personnel Management (IRPM)?

    <p>Incident Commander (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Accountability Tag' on the SCBA?

    <p>To match the resource type, unit #, and rank/position # of assigned personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional mandatory equipment for Battalion/Duty Chief Vehicles?

    <p>Hard copy(s) of daily staffing rosters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What naming conventions are used for Portable 800 MHz Radios?

    <p>Agency designator followed by resource type, followed by unit #, followed by rank/position #</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'Passports' with 'Name Tags' used for?

    <p>To assist with electronic IRPM functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the MDC in Battalion/Duty Chief Vehicles?

    <p>To assist with electronic IRPM functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be maintained at all times by every fire agency and dispatch center within the County?

    <p>Accurate 'radio alias' names for all radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Company Tag' attached to the SCBA?

    <p>To match the resource type, unit #, and rank/position # of assigned personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used as a contingency tool at the ICP to assist with IRPM?

    <p>'White Boards'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will out of service radios temporarily assume as their 'radio alias' name?

    <p>'Radio Shop'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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