201.013 ACCOUNTABILITY EQUIPMENT

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the passport system in firefighting?

To maintain communication between teams

To assign equipment to specific firefighters

To track firefighters in the hot zone (correct)

To identify the company identity of each firefighter

Where is the passport, pouch, and hoseline ID tag stored for easy access?

On the apparatus dash at the Company Officer position or passenger side (correct)

In the firefighter's personal gear bag

In a locker at the fire station

On the truck's roof for visibility

What should be done with extra individual nametags issued to firefighters?

Store them on the underside of their helmet (correct)

Keep them in the crew's communal gear

Return them at the end of each month

Dispose of them after the shift

What feature does the passport pouch have for securing it?

<p>A Velcro strip for affixing and removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should helmet IDs be maintained by the firefighting personnel?

<p>They must always reflect the ID of the company currently assigned</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Passport System for Firefighters

Utilizes a passport system to track firefighters operating in the hot zone effectively.
Accountability equipment per apparatus and shift includes a passport, pouch, small company ID tag, helmet ID stickers, and hose ID tag.

Passport Specifications

Passports are bright yellow tags, measuring approximately 3 by 4 inches.
Tags are marked with company identification and shift details.
Nametags for crew members assigned to each apparatus are attached to the passport.

Accountability Tracking

The passport is stored in a pouch; the small company ID tag resides in a pocket on the pouch's back.
The ID tag can replace the passport at the pump panel if accountability is tracked closer to the building by sector/division/group.

Storage and Accessibility

Passport, pouch, and company hoseline ID tag are maintained as a unit on the apparatus dash, located at the Company Officer's position or passenger side.
A Velcro strip secures the passport/pouch to the dash, facilitating easy removal.

Individual Identification

Each firefighter receives individual nametags; one nametag assigned per member must be placed on the passport.
Additional nametags should be stored on the underside of their helmets.

Helmet Identification

Firefighter helmets must display the ID of their currently assigned company.
Accurate helmet IDs are mandatory for all personnel, including rovers and constant staffers.
Extra helmet ID stickers are available with the passport in its pouch, and nametags must be affixed to firefighter helmets.

Description

This quiz covers the essential accountability equipment used by firefighters, particularly in the hot zone. It focuses on the passport system, including the components like company ID tags, helmet stickers, and hose ID tags that help in tracking personnel effectively. Test your knowledge on these critical safety devices.