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What is the purpose of the Fireground Accountability policy?
To ensure a consistent and effective Fireground Accountability System for all fire agencies within San Diego County
What is the Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) designed to do?
To verify the safety and location of operations members
Who is primarily responsible for tracking all personnel on emergency incidents?
Supervisors
What should be maintained as part of a written personnel accountability system?
ICS Form I-201 for Incident Commanders
Where should the management of IRPM be handled?
At the Incident Command Post (ICP)
What information must be included in the general accounting of IRPM?
Assigned resource types, unit #s and personnel names
What is the best tool to assist with the management of IRPM at the ICP?
Mobile data computer (MDC)
Which equipment option is listed as a contingency tool for IRPM at the ICP?
Hard Copy(s) of Daily Staffing Rosters
What is listed as the 'mandatory' equipment for all agencies based on resource types?
Assigned resource types, unit #s and personnel names
When should back-up equipment options be used for IRPM at the ICP?
During intermittent technology/connectivity failures
What is the role of a RIC Group Supervisor (RGS)?
To lead the pre-planning, RIC deployment operations, and post deployment activities of a RIC team(s)
When is the Resource Unit Leader (RESL) typically assigned?
During 2nd or greater alarm incidents with more resources, personnel, and complexity
What is the responsibility of Fire Ground Accountability?
To track and coordinate IDLH Accountability as directed by the IC or OPSC
How many personnel are typically assigned to a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)?
At least three personnel
Who is responsible for implementing and managing IDLH Accountability?
The Incident Commander
When should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be conducted?
Within the first 10 minutes of an incident and every 20 minutes thereafter
What is the focus of the fire ground accountability policy?
Providing well-organized and effective rescue operations of a downed firefighter(s)
Who should know the location and assignment of each firefighter in their crew?
Company officers
What is the highest priority related to the tracking of resources and personnel?
IDLH Accountability
Who should participate in the accountability system, including checking in at approved locations?
All members, including those who arrive on-scene individually or in privately-owned vehicles
What should be done after any change in conditions that may alter or affect firefighter safety?
Initiate emergency procedures
Who should keep track of all crews assigned to their area?
Area supervisors
When can the Incident Commander discontinue regular Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs)?
When incident stabilization is achieved and hazards are sufficiently reduced
What type of reports should members make for ongoing, routine tactical accountability?
Concise reports that include conditions, actions, and needs
What is the overall goal of the fire ground accountability policy?
To help provide for well organized, timely, and effective rescue operations of a downed firefighter(s)
What is the primary functional tracking need related to the fire ground accountability policy?
Implementing IDLH Accountability
What does the acronym 'IDLH' stand for?
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Who is responsible for the overall management of an emergency incident or event?
Incident Commander
What is the purpose of the Emergency Abandonment Signal?
To inform all personnel to immediately exit the IDLH environment and stop all operations
What is the function of a Company Tag?
To identify an entire company by agency designator, resource type, and unit number
What does the Incident Resource & Personnel Management (IRPM) focus on?
Overall tracking of all resources and personnel assigned to an incident regardless of their operational involvement or status
When is the Emergency Activation (EMER) button on a firefighter's radio used?
To inform about a firefighter being in trouble and in need of rescue
What is the role of the Operations Section Chief (OPSC) in the incident command system?
Responsible for the overall operations at an emergency incident or event
What does the acronym 'ATR' stand for?
Accountability Tracking Report
What is the main purpose of a Passport?
To serve as a backup piece of equipment for IRPM when necessary.
What is the initial responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) during a first alarm incident?
Managing IDLH Accountability
Who is formally assigned by the Incident Commander (IC) to manage IDLH Accountability on greater alarm incidents?
Division/Group Supervisor(s)
What must the individual(s) tasked with IDLH Accountability be able to account for?
Resource Type and Unit #
Where should the collection of Accountability Tags from all personnel entering an IDLH environment typically occur?
At the affected point of entry (POE)
When should all personnel within a company, team, or grouping of tags exit the IDLH environment together?
Together as a group
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?
Accountability Officer (AO)
What is one additional means of tracking companies and personnel within a high-rise structure?
Accountability Tags
What is secondary in importance to IDLH Accountability but must still be managed according to the text?
Incident Resource & Personnel Management (IRPM)
For whom should a single Accountability Tag be attached to the Accountability Clipboard at an incident?
Division/Group Supervisor
Where must IDLH Accountability occur within a high rise incident?
At a given point of entry on a specific floor
Who is responsible for the sole implementation of Incident Resource & Personnel Management (IRPM)?
Incident Commander (IC)
What is the purpose of the 'Accountability Tag' on the SCBA?
To match the resource type, unit #, and rank/position # of assigned personnel
What is the additional mandatory equipment for Battalion/Duty Chief Vehicles?
Hard copy(s) of daily staffing rosters
What naming conventions are used for Portable 800 MHz Radios?
Agency designator followed by resource type, followed by unit #, followed by rank/position #
What are the 'Passports' with 'Name Tags' used for?
To assist with electronic IRPM functionality
What is the purpose of the MDC in Battalion/Duty Chief Vehicles?
To assist with electronic IRPM functionality
What should be maintained at all times by every fire agency and dispatch center within the County?
Accurate 'radio alias' names for all radios
What is the purpose of the 'Company Tag' attached to the SCBA?
To match the resource type, unit #, and rank/position # of assigned personnel
What should be used as a contingency tool at the ICP to assist with IRPM?
'White Boards'
What will out of service radios temporarily assume as their 'radio alias' name?
'Radio Shop'
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