Fire Ground Accountability

Questions and Answers

According to the provided information, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of both the firefighter and their Company Officer?

Ensuring the PASSPORT accurately reflects currently assigned personnel.

Placing their name tags on both the White and Red PASSPORTS after Roll Call.

Maintaining three individual name tags for each firefighter. (correct)

Ensuring each member of the company has a helmet shield attached to their helmet.

What is the purpose of the Green (Reserve) PASSPORT?

To be distributed by the Head of the Protective Clothing Division as needed. (correct)

To be used only in the event of a MABAS alarm or a replacement PASSPORT.

To serve as a replacement for the White (Primary) PASSPORT if it is lost.

To be used by the engineer and inverted on both the White and Red PASSPORTS.

When should a firefighter's name tag be placed on a makeup PASSPORT?

When the engineer's name tag is inverted on both the White and Red PASSPORTS.

Immediately after Roll Call.

When a MABAS alarm or a replacement PASSPORT is used. (correct)

Whenever assigned to an apparatus.

What is the purpose of the status board found on apparatus?

To display the names of currently assigned personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following is true about PASSPORT makeup kits?

They are available on all staff vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided information, what is the role of the engineer's name tag?

It is inverted on both the White and Red PASSPORTS. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the helmet shield?

To indicate the apparatus assignment of the firefighter. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the location of the White (Primary) PASSPORT?

Attached to the apparatus' lock box key ring. Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for ensuring their crew stays together and manages their crew's PASSPORTS and helmet shields?

Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Accountability Officer?

Collecting all PASSPORTS from personnel in their assigned area and maintaining coordination with other Accountability Officers Signup and view all the answers

If a Division Supervisor needs to enter the hazard zone, who takes over the responsibility of managing PASSPORTS for their division?

The Accountability Officer assigned to their division Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Initial Incident Commander (IC) regarding the accountability system?

Ensuring the accountability system is in place and managing all PASSPORTS for personnel in their assigned area Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for collecting White PASSPORTS from companies entering the hazard zone?

Initial Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which of these roles are primarily responsible for collecting PASSPORTS from their respective personnel?

Accountability Officer and Initial Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for maintaining awareness of the exact location of all crews in their assigned division?

Division Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for managing all Accountability Officers and the accountability system?

Accountability Division Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum crew size required to ensure proper accountability in a hazardous zone?

Two members with at least one radio Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining an accurate tracking of crews assigned during an incident?

Both the Incident Command and Supervisors or Leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the PASSPORT system in incident management?

To ensure accountability of personnel Signup and view all the answers

What should crews arriving at the scene strive to maintain during an incident?

Integrity and cohesion within their units Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a radio fails while a crew is in the hazard zone?

The crew must exit unless there is another working radio Signup and view all the answers

What is included on the PASSPORT equipment used for accountability?

Company designation and personnel names Signup and view all the answers

Which position may be directly responsible for managing the PASSPORT accountability?

An Accountability Officer or designated supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for Supervisors or Leaders to effectively track their assigned crews?

Maintaining close supervision in their assigned area Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Lobby Division in high-rise incidents regarding the PASSPORT system?

To collect PASSPORTS from all crews reporting to the building Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken if a member of a crew is reported absent during an incident?

Assume they are lost or trapped until proven otherwise Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the implementation of the PASSPORT system?

An assumption of command during an incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) during hazardous operations?

To serve as a stand-by rescue team Signup and view all the answers

What should an Incident Commander (IC) do in response to reports of missing firefighters?

Request a Mayday Response to NWCD immediately Signup and view all the answers

Upon termination of command, what happens to the use of the PASSPORT accountability system?

It is automatically terminated Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action the IC should take if a firefighter is suspected to be missing?

Conduct a roll call (PAR) of all companies in the hazard zone Signup and view all the answers

How are PASSPORTS managed during multi-story incidents primarily?

Delivered to the Lobby Division by all crews Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for using the PASSPORT system at incidents?

To ensure that all firefighters are properly equipped and trained Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided information, when is the PASSPORT system NOT required for incidents within the HEFD jurisdiction?

When the incident does not involve mutual aid or automatic aid response Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym IMT stand for, as used in the document?

Incident Management Team Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Fire ground Accountability system, as described in the document?

To ensure that all firefighters are accounted for and safe during an incident Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would require the use of the PASSPORT system, according to the document?

A vehicle fire on a highway, requiring assistance from a neighboring fire department Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended effect of using the PASSPORT system?

To enhance the safety and accountability of firefighters during an incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the re-evaluation date for the SOG titled "Fire ground Accountability"?

January 1, 2026 Signup and view all the answers

According to the document, what is the policy of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department regarding the PASSPORT system?

To use the PASSPORT system for all incidents, regardless of jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

Incident Management - Fire Ground Accountability

Purpose: To provide a means of accounting for all firefighters within a small geographic area (hazard zone) at an incident.

Policy

The Hoffman Estates Fire Department will use the PASSPORT system at all incidents elevated to mutual aid or MABAS Box Alarm response or greater.
For incidents within the HEFD jurisdiction that do not involve mutual aid or automatic aid response, accountability will be maintained using the daily manpower roster and/or PASSPORT system.

Procedure

Accountability

Accountability involves a personal commitment to work within the safety system at an incident.
Incident Command (IC) will maintain accurate tracking and awareness of resources committed at an incident.
Supervisors/Leaders will maintain accurate tracking and awareness of crews assigned to them.
Crews will utilize the Incident Management system and PASSPORT accountability system.
Crews should remain intact whenever possible, with a minimum crew size of two members and a radio for at least one member.

PASSPORTS

PASSPORTS are plastic cards with crewmember names affixed, turned into a fireground manager responsible for PASSPORT accountability.
PASSPORT equipment includes a 2" x 4" plastic card with company designation, apparatus number, and MABAS designation.
Each firefighter is responsible for maintaining three individual name tags, which will be affixed to Velcro strips on their helmet.
Name tags will be placed on the PASSPORT immediately after Roll Call and whenever assigned to an apparatus.

PASSPORT Implementation/Termination

Implementation of the PASSPORT system will occur at any incident that requires an "assumption of command".
Once implemented, PASSPORT accountability will be maintained throughout the incident.
Upon termination of command, use of the PASSPORT accountability system will also be terminated.

Multi-Story/High-Rise Incidents

At multi-story or high-rise incidents, crews reporting to the building will deliver their PASSPORTS to the Lobby Division.
The Lobby Division will collect PASSPORTS from initial companies as soon as possible.

Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)

IC will assign a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) as the incident escalates or when crews operate at hazardous conditions.
The RIC will serve as a stand-by rescue team during hazardous operations.

Lost/Missing Firefighter

An absent member of any crew will be assumed lost or trapped in the hazard zone until otherwise determined safe.
Company Officers must report any absent members to Division Supervisors or IC.
IC will request a Mayday Response and initiate an immediate roll call (PAR) of all companies assigned to duty in the hazard zone.

Summary of Accountability Responsibilities

Firefighter: Responsible for staying with their crew, ensuring name tag is on PASSPORT, and helmet has correct helmet shield.
Company Officer: Responsible for keeping crew intact, maintaining accurate PASSPORTS and helmet shields, and turning in PASSPORT to Accountability Officer.
Initial Incident Commander w/ ICP: The initial Accountability Officer, responsible for collecting Red PASSPORTS from on-scene apparatus and White PASSPORTS from companies in the hazard zone.
Division Supervisor: Responsible for accounting for all crews in assigned division, maintaining awareness of exact location, and maintaining accurate PASSPORTS.
Accountability Officer: Responsible for teaming up with assigned Division Supervisors, managing all accountability for that division, collecting all PASSPORTS, and maintaining close coordination with other Accountability Officers.
Incident Commander: Has overall responsibility to ensure the accountability system is in place.

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Description

This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department on incident management, specifically on fire ground accountability, compliant with NIMS.