Firefighter Accountability Procedures
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What role does the RIT entry control person(s) have in coordinating the rescue process?

  • Obtain and manage the entry control board and track personnel (correct)
  • Operate firefighting equipment on-site
  • Provide first aid to downed firefighters
  • Direct traffic at the incident scene

Which equipment must be obtained by the RIT entry control when activated?

  • Fire hose and water supply
  • Entry control board (correct)
  • Communication devices
  • First aid kit and rescue gear

What is a critical step for attaching RIT members' PITs during a rescue?

  • Attach them directly to the downed firefighter
  • Create a duplicate of each PIT for record-keeping
  • Use a metal tag from the rope line they enter on and attach to the right side of the board (correct)
  • Attach them to the entry point of the incident only

What should be done with the PITs of the downed firefighter's crew?

<p>Attach them to the right side of the RIT board (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a downed firefighter is located, what action is required with their PITs?

<p>Relocate the RIT PITs and metal tag from the search line to the bottom of the RIT board (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a firefighter do with their Mag Tag upon reporting for duty?

<p>Obtain it from the Station Board or their Bunker Coat pocket and attach it to the apparatus Passport. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what order should the Mag Tags be placed on the Passport of the apparatus?

<p>Captain, Acting Captain, Firefighter, Driver. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the Mag Tag of a firefighter who will not move forward with their crew oriented?

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What is the responsibility of the Driver regarding the Passport of the apparatus?

<p>Ensure it is in the vehicle at the beginning of each shift. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What radio identifier corresponds to the Captain's Mag Tag?

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What should be done with the Mag Tag of a firefighter that is being replaced?

<p>Return it to the Station Board's appropriate location. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of associating a Mag Tag with a radio identifier?

<p>To help Accountability identify a firefighter when only the radio identifier is known. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring all personnel have attached a Mag Tag to the Passport at the beginning of each shift?

<p>The Officer in charge of the vehicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with the Passports when the personnel are cleared from an incident?

<p>They are collected by the Captains from the Command Post (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a firefighter do if they report for duty without their Photo Identification Tag (PIT)?

<p>They should receive a temporary 'RED PIT' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should PITs be left when Entry Control is not established by the first arriving apparatus personnel?

<p>With the driver or with the Passport in the cab (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Photo Identification Tags (PIT)?

<p>To ensure secure identification of personnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should PITs be transferred to Entry Control?

<p>As soon as practical after leaving the cab (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken if a firefighter loses their Photo Identification Tag (PIT)?

<p>Report the loss to their superior officer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the event that the Officer in charge is not able to ensure Mag Tags are correctly placed, which of the following statements is true?

<p>Correct placement of Mag Tags is essential before deployment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Officer in charge at the beginning of each shift regarding the PIT?

<p>To check that all personnel possess a PIT (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the PITs of personnel who exit a sector without leaving the controlled area?

<p>They remain on the entry control board. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a MAYDAY, what should be done with the PIT of the firefighter who called it?

<p>It should be moved to the bottom of the Entry Control board. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for retrieving their PIT before leaving the incident?

<p>The personnel being cleared from the incident. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Incident Commander play in Initial Accountability?

<p>They shall be Initial Accountability at all incidents. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At larger incidents, which tools can the Incident Commander use for accountability?

<p>Magnetic white board and tactical worksheet. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the PITs of the down firefighter's crew in case of a RIT deployment?

<p>They are transferred to the RIT entry board. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically establishes accountability at smaller incidents?

<p>The D/C and FIT. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are PITs typically used for during an incident?

<p>To account for personnel's location and status. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ICT at larger incidents concerning PITs?

<p>They establish accountability using the magnetic white board. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Officer in charge of each apparatus ensure regarding the passport?

<p>It reflects the roster of the crew accurately at all times. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to establish a Controlled Area?

<p>When personnel are on air. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Entry Control person in a Controlled Area?

<p>To operate safely without SCBA while tracking personnel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the tactical and accountability worksheets if the incident expands?

<p>They are transferred to the Command Vehicle for further use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can identify and establish a Controlled Area?

<p>The Incident Commander or Sector Officer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Entry Control point?

<p>To track personnel entering a Controlled Area. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Entry Control is correct?

<p>It is integrated into the overall incident management process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the establishment of an Entry Control point be communicated?

<p>It must be communicated to all personnel on site immediately. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be added to the large whiteboard when the Command Vehicle arrives?

<p>Information on the apparatus locations, tasks, and par status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a Controlled Area to be established?

<p>When close monitoring of personnel is necessary for safety. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a MAG TAG?

A magnetic tag used to track firefighters' locations during an emergency.

Who gets a MAG TAG?

Each firefighter is assigned a MAG TAG, which is attached to the apparatus passport.

How are MAG TAGS organized on the passport?

MAG TAGS are placed on the apparatus passport based on seating position.

How is a MAG TAG flipped upside down?

When a firefighter is not moving forward with their crew, their MAG TAG is flipped upside down.

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What's the connection between MAG TAG and radio identifiers?

The MAG TAG helps accountability officers quickly identify a firefighter by radio identifier.

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What is the apparatus passport?

The apparatus passport tracks firefighters' locations and movements.

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Who is responsible for the passport?

The driver of the apparatus is responsible for ensuring the passport is in the vehicle at the beginning of each shift.

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Mag Tag

A magnetic tag attached to the Passport that identifies firefighters.

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Passport

A document carrying the names of firefighters assigned to a specific vehicle.

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Officer in charge of the vehicle

The officer responsible for the vehicle and its crew at the start of each shift.

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Initial Accountability

The process of ensuring firefighters are accounted for during an incident.

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RED PIT

A temporary ID tag issued to firefighters who have lost their PIT.

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PIT (Photo Identification Tag)

A photo identification tag worn by firefighters on their bunker coats.

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Entry Control

The designated area where firefighters enter a controlled area during an incident.

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Hot Zone

The area of an incident where the most danger is present.

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Sector Officer

Firefighters responsible for specific sectors or areas during an incident.

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RIT Entry Control

A designated area where a designated RIT team keeps track of all firefighters entering and exiting a hazardous area, ensuring everyone is accounted for.

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RIT entry control person(s)

The designated RIT leader, usually the Division or Command Officer's Firefighter, who oversees the entry control process.

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Entry Control Board

A board used to track firefighters' movements during an incident, using their individual PIT's (Photo Identification Tags).

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RIT Metal Tag

A temporary, portable ID tag that is attached to a PIT, indicating the firefighter's current location and the search line they're using.

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PIT (Photo ID)

A photo ID worn by all firefighters that acts as a visual tracker for their location.

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Controlled Area

An area where SCBA is required or the IC decides personnel monitoring is needed for safety.

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Entry Control Point

A task assignment, not a separate sector, that establishes a checkpoint for personnel entering a controlled area.

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Entry Control Person

The person responsible for managing the entry control point and ensuring safe entry into the controlled area.

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Incident Commander (IC)

The person in charge of the entire incident, responsible for overall safety and strategy.

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Accountability Worksheet

The document that tracks the location, task, and status of all firefighting apparatus during an incident.

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Apparatus Passport Responsibility

The responsibility of the officer assigned to a particular apparatus to ensure the passport accurately reflects the crew roster.

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Command Vehicle Whiteboard

A large whiteboard used for tracking information and accountability in larger-scale incidents.

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FIT (Firefighter Intervention Team)

An assistant to the Incident Commander during prolonged or complex incidents, designated to assist with management.

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What is a PIT?

A small, plastic tag attached to a firefighter's bunker coat that identifies them and tracks their location at an incident.

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What happens to a PIT when a firefighter leaves their sector but stays in the controlled area?

When a firefighter leaves their assigned sector at an incident but remains within the controlled area, their PIT is moved from the right side to the left side of the Entry Control Board.

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What happens to a PIT when a firefighter fully exits an incident?

If a firefighter fully exits an incident, they retrieve their PIT and attach it to the front of their bunker coat.

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Who collects the PITs during a sector rotation?

During a sector rotation, the Sector Officer collects the PITs of all personnel in the work cycle.

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What happens to a PIT during a MAYDAY or RIT deployment?

In the event of a MAYDAY or a RIT deployment, the PIT of the firefighter in need of assistance is moved to the bottom of the Entry Control Board and then transferred to the RIT entry board.

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How does Accountability track the location of firefighters?

The 'Passport' and 'MAG TAG' are used to track the location of firefighters at incidents. At larger incidents, the Accountability Officer collects all the passports and tags of personnel that have moved forward from base.

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Who is responsible for initial accountability at an incident?

The Incident Commander is initially responsible for accountability at all incidents.

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How is accountability established at a smaller incident?

At smaller incidents, the Division Chief (D/C) and the Firefighter/Paramedic Lead (FIT) establish accountability at the Command Post using a tactical worksheet or an Accountability worksheet.

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How is accountability established at a larger incident?

At larger incidents, the Incident Command Team (ICT) establishes accountability using a magnetic whiteboard in the Command vehicle.

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Who is responsible for collecting passports at an incident?

A FIT or F/F is assigned to collect the passports from the firefighters involved in an incident.

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Study Notes

Training Note: Accountability Procedures and Responsibilities

  • Introduction: The Firefighter Accountability System (FFAS) is part of the Incident Management System (IMS) allowing for personnel identification and location during incidents.

  • Definitions: Entry Control Officer is the person responsible for entry control, not just the location.

  • Magnetic Accountability Tag (MAG Tag): Firefighters and officers must obtain their MAG Tags, either from the station board or a spare, and attach them to the apparatus passport according to their seat location. If replacing someone, the outgoing person's tag must also be returned to the board.

  • Passport: Passports contain MAG Tags and are kept in designated holders on apparatus. Drivers ensure the passport is in the vehicle at shift start. The officer in charge ensures all personnel have attached MAG tags to the passport.

  • Photo Identification Tag (PIT): Firefighters and officers must wear their PIT tags attached to their bunker coat front. Officers in charge will verify all personnel have a PIT tag.

  • Accountability: Initial Accountability is the Incident Commander. At larger incidents, the person assigned Accountability is responsible for the passport and mag tags of all personnel in the initial stage. Command Post Accountability will be at the Command post using a tactical worksheet or accountability worksheets. Incident commanders must ensure passport accurately reflect crew roster changes.

  • Entry Control: A controlled area is established where Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required, or the Incident Commander deems necessary. Entry Control is designed to monitor personnel who have entered a controlled area, providing safety and accountability. Establish a controlled area when personnel are on air or when necessary for better safety monitoring. A dedicated entry control person is assigned at each control point before entry to the controlled area. An Entry Control board is used to control entering and exiting of controlled areas.

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This quiz covers the essential Accountability Procedures and Responsibilities within the Firefighter Accountability System (FFAS). Learn about MAG Tags, Passports, and the roles of Entry Control Officers in ensuring safety during incidents. Test your knowledge on how proper identification and tracking contribute to effective incident management.

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