SOP 606 Fire Operations Personnel Accountability

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

White Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility does not diminish with the implementation of the accountability system?

The need for company officers to supervise crew members. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an evacuation is ordered at an incident?

The accountability system is used to account for all personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the discretion to implement the Personnel Accountability System?

The Incident Commander. Signup and view all the answers

How many tags is each member of the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department issued?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel carry under the brim of their helmet when not assigned to a piece of apparatus?

Nametags Signup and view all the answers

Where must personnel display their last name according to the guidelines?

On the tail of their PPE running coat Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the primary passport that personnel must carry?

2" x 4" Signup and view all the answers

When may a unit place a second team in service?

When staffing permits and under the direction of an Officer Signup and view all the answers

What must personnel ensure about the unit identifier on their SCBA?

It is attached to the back strap and correct Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the primary passport during an incident?

To track unit assignments Signup and view all the answers

How should nametags be placed for personnel who are remaining outside of the hazard area?

Upside down on the passport Signup and view all the answers

What should be transferred to the X-ray passport when a second team is in service?

Nametags from the primary passport Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the welfare of units/personnel not assigned to a group/division?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What must the Incident Commander document after roll-call?

Whether all personnel were accounted for or not Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a group/division officer has unaccounted personnel?

Initiate search procedures and report status Signup and view all the answers

When should the Incident Commander initiate a roll call?

When conditions change or personnel are missing Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a unit cannot be contacted after three attempts?

Initiate a roll call Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario necessitates the activation of the R.I.T. Team?

A crew cannot be accounted for Signup and view all the answers

What defines when accountability procedures must be strictly followed?

At any point during the incident management Signup and view all the answers

Which condition does NOT require a roll call according to the protocols?

All units are accounted for Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the chief officer's command board?

To track units and assignments for the entire incident Signup and view all the answers

Where is the commander’s unit command board typically located?

At the rear of command vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action personnel must take upon reporting for duty?

Take their name tags from under the brims of their helmets Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel do with their passports when responding to a scene?

Attach them to the drop-off board of the first arriving engine Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does a division officer or incident commander assume upon units entering from a remote entry point?

Track the passports of those units Signup and view all the answers

What must officers ensure regarding the unit roster and passport?

That they reflect the names of personnel riding on that unit at all times Signup and view all the answers

Where should the unit officer's nametag be placed?

On the top of the unit roster underneath the unit designator Signup and view all the answers

What feature does the driver's door of every Fire and Rescue Department unit have for handling passports?

A plastic board with velcro attachments Signup and view all the answers

What does the designation '4 & 0' indicate regarding personnel assignments?

All personnel are assigned to an interior assignment. Signup and view all the answers

In a '3 & 1' designation, what role does the Driver/Operator assume?

They remain outside while three personnel are assigned to interior. Signup and view all the answers

How many personnel are assigned to exterior assignments in a '2 & 2' configuration?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio designation for exterior personnel in a '2 & 2' setup?

T-45/48 X-Ray Signup and view all the answers

What size and material is used for the unit roster in apparatus?

2' x 4' piece of hard-backed velcro Signup and view all the answers

Where is the unit command board intended to hold passports?

On strips of velcro on the board. Signup and view all the answers

What feature is NOT included in the unit command board?

Removable unit identification tag. Signup and view all the answers

How must the two personnel assigned in a '2 & 2' configuration operate?

They must always be on the same team. Signup and view all the answers

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.