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What is the primary purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
What is the primary purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
- To track equipment usage during emergencies.
- To enhance the safety of firefighters operating on emergency incidents. (correct)
- To ensure timely response to non-emergency calls.
- To reduce the number of personnel required on the scene.
When should the Personnel Accountability System be implemented?
When should the Personnel Accountability System be implemented?
- After all personnel have arrived on the scene.
- Only when the Incident Commander deems necessary.
- When the first unit arrives on the scene. (correct)
- During training exercises only.
What is a minimum crew requirement for operating in an area requiring SCBA?
What is a minimum crew requirement for operating in an area requiring SCBA?
- Three firefighters with two portable radios.
- One firefighter with a portable radio.
- Two firefighters without radios.
- Two firefighters with a portable radio. (correct)
What color nametag is assigned to Officers within the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department?
What color nametag is assigned to Officers within the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department?
Which responsibility does not diminish with the implementation of the accountability system?
Which responsibility does not diminish with the implementation of the accountability system?
What happens if an evacuation is ordered at an incident?
What happens if an evacuation is ordered at an incident?
Who has the discretion to implement the Personnel Accountability System?
Who has the discretion to implement the Personnel Accountability System?
How many tags is each member of the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department issued?
How many tags is each member of the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department issued?
What should personnel carry under the brim of their helmet when not assigned to a piece of apparatus?
What should personnel carry under the brim of their helmet when not assigned to a piece of apparatus?
Where must personnel display their last name according to the guidelines?
Where must personnel display their last name according to the guidelines?
What is the size of the primary passport that personnel must carry?
What is the size of the primary passport that personnel must carry?
When may a unit place a second team in service?
When may a unit place a second team in service?
What must personnel ensure about the unit identifier on their SCBA?
What must personnel ensure about the unit identifier on their SCBA?
What is the purpose of the primary passport during an incident?
What is the purpose of the primary passport during an incident?
How should nametags be placed for personnel who are remaining outside of the hazard area?
How should nametags be placed for personnel who are remaining outside of the hazard area?
What should be transferred to the X-ray passport when a second team is in service?
What should be transferred to the X-ray passport when a second team is in service?
Who is responsible for the welfare of units/personnel not assigned to a group/division?
Who is responsible for the welfare of units/personnel not assigned to a group/division?
What must the Incident Commander document after roll-call?
What must the Incident Commander document after roll-call?
What should happen if a group/division officer has unaccounted personnel?
What should happen if a group/division officer has unaccounted personnel?
When should the Incident Commander initiate a roll call?
When should the Incident Commander initiate a roll call?
What action should be taken if a unit cannot be contacted after three attempts?
What action should be taken if a unit cannot be contacted after three attempts?
Which scenario necessitates the activation of the R.I.T. Team?
Which scenario necessitates the activation of the R.I.T. Team?
What defines when accountability procedures must be strictly followed?
What defines when accountability procedures must be strictly followed?
Which condition does NOT require a roll call according to the protocols?
Which condition does NOT require a roll call according to the protocols?
What is the primary purpose of the chief officer's command board?
What is the primary purpose of the chief officer's command board?
Where is the commander’s unit command board typically located?
Where is the commander’s unit command board typically located?
What is the first action personnel must take upon reporting for duty?
What is the first action personnel must take upon reporting for duty?
What should personnel do with their passports when responding to a scene?
What should personnel do with their passports when responding to a scene?
What responsibility does a division officer or incident commander assume upon units entering from a remote entry point?
What responsibility does a division officer or incident commander assume upon units entering from a remote entry point?
What must officers ensure regarding the unit roster and passport?
What must officers ensure regarding the unit roster and passport?
Where should the unit officer's nametag be placed?
Where should the unit officer's nametag be placed?
What feature does the driver's door of every Fire and Rescue Department unit have for handling passports?
What feature does the driver's door of every Fire and Rescue Department unit have for handling passports?
What does the designation '4 & 0' indicate regarding personnel assignments?
What does the designation '4 & 0' indicate regarding personnel assignments?
In a '3 & 1' designation, what role does the Driver/Operator assume?
In a '3 & 1' designation, what role does the Driver/Operator assume?
How many personnel are assigned to exterior assignments in a '2 & 2' configuration?
How many personnel are assigned to exterior assignments in a '2 & 2' configuration?
What is the radio designation for exterior personnel in a '2 & 2' setup?
What is the radio designation for exterior personnel in a '2 & 2' setup?
What size and material is used for the unit roster in apparatus?
What size and material is used for the unit roster in apparatus?
Where is the unit command board intended to hold passports?
Where is the unit command board intended to hold passports?
What feature is NOT included in the unit command board?
What feature is NOT included in the unit command board?
How must the two personnel assigned in a '2 & 2' configuration operate?
How must the two personnel assigned in a '2 & 2' configuration operate?
Study Notes
Personnel Accountability System Overview
- Purpose is to enhance safety by tracking personnel during emergencies.
- System activates upon arrival of the first unit and continues until deemed unnecessary by the Incident Commander.
- Accountability aids in evacuations and ensuring personnel safety.
Personnel Assignment Designations
- 4 & 0: All personnel assigned to interior; accountability tags reflect this.
- 3 & 1: Three personnel inside; one Driver/Operator outside, designated as “T-45/48 Driver.”
- 2 & 2: Two inside and two outside; exterior personnel designated as “T-45/48 X-Ray”; they operate as a team.
Accountability Tags and Equipment
- Unit rosters are attached to apparatus doors, containing names of all assigned personnel.
- A unit command board tracks units and assignments on incidents.
- Personnel identification includes colored nametags: white for Officers, orange for Firefighters/Driver Operators, and blue for Paramedics.
Passports for Accountability
- Primary passport made of flexible velcro with unit designators; kept on personnel or portable cases.
- Crew members must ensure nametags are visible and correctly placed on their SCBA.
- Chief Officer's command board tracks units and assignments for the entire incident.
Remote Entry and Communication
- Units entering hazardous areas must place passports on the driver's door at the remote entry point.
- Incident Commander is responsible for welfare of personnel not assigned to specific groups.
- Roll calls are critical for accounting personnel; should be conducted even if some remain unaccounted.
Incident Management Procedures
- Missing personnel reporting procedures require last known location and name.
- Roles of personnel shall remain consistent unless directed by the Incident Commander.
- Rapid accountability mechanisms must be available to the Incident Commander throughout the incident lifecycle.
Compliance and Safety
- Strict adherence to accountability procedures is essential for safety and effectiveness.
- Incident Commander may initiate roll calls for various situations including missing personnel and hazardous changes in conditions.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to personnel accountability in fire operations, as outlined in S.O.P. 606. Participants will test their understanding of the responsibilities assigned to Company Officers and Incident Commanders for ensuring personnel safety and accountability during interior assignments.
