TN 104.4.2- Accountability Procedures and Responsibilities Part 1

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Where are the Passports kept in each apparatus?

In a designated holder on the Captain's door (correct)

In a designated holder on the Officer's door

In a designated holder on the Firefighter's door

In a designated holder on the Driver's door

What happens to a Mag Tag when a firefighter will not be moving forward with their crew?

It is removed from the Passport

It is given to the Driver

It is oriented in the upside-down manner (correct)

It is placed in the 'CR' slot

What is the responsibility of the Officer in charge of the vehicle at the beginning of each shift?

To ensure that all personnel have the correct radio identifier

To ensure that all personnel have attached a Mag Tag to the Passport (correct)

To ensure that the Passport is in the vehicle

To ensure that all personnel have a PIT attached to their Bunker Coat

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

With the driver or with the Passport in the cab Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a PIT when personnel exit a sector?

It is retrieved by the personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Mag Tag?

To identify a firefighter in an emergency Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a firefighter's Mag Tag when they will not be moving forward with their crew?

It is oriented in the upside-down manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Driver at the beginning of each shift?

To ensure that the Passport is in the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a firefighter reporting for their shift without their PIT?

They will not be assigned to an apparatus until they receive a temporary ‘RED PIT’ Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for collecting the Passport from the Command Post?

The Captain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Firefighter Accountability System (FFAS)?

To track the location and number of personnel committed to an incident Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that their Mag Tag is attached to the Passport of the apparatus they are assigned to?

Each firefighter and officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the radio identifier 'CAP' on a Mag Tag?

To identify the Captain of the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Entry Control Officer?

To control the entry of personnel into an incident Signup and view all the answers

Where is the spare Mag Tag located?

In the Bunker Coat pocket Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing the Mag Tag of the person being replaced?

To return it to the appropriate location on the Station Board Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Firefighter Accountability System (FFAS)

The FFAS is a crucial component of the Incident Management System (IMS) that allows the Incident Commander (IC) to track the number and location of personnel at an incident.

Entry Control Officer

Can be any rank, responsible for managing entry control.

Magnetic Accountability Tag (MAG TAG)

Each firefighter and officer must obtain their Mag Tag from the Station Board or spare Mag Tag from their Bunker Coat pocket when reporting for duty.
Attach Mag Tag to the Passport of the apparatus assigned to.
Driver's Mag Tag goes in the bottom slot, Captain's in the top slot, and other firefighters in designated slots.
Mag Tags are used to identify personnel and are associated with radio identifiers.

Passport

Passports are kept in a designated holder on the Captain's door of each apparatus.
Driver ensures the Passport is in the vehicle at the beginning of each shift.
Officer in charge ensures all personnel have attached a Mag Tag to the Passport and are in the correct position.
Passports are brought forward to the Incident Commander at an emergency incident.

Photo Identification Tag (PIT)

Each Firefighter and Officer must ensure their PIT is attached to the front of their Bunker Coat when reporting for duty.
Officer in charge ensures all personnel possess a PIT and it is attached to their Bunker Coat.
Personnel reporting without a PIT receive a temporary 'RED PIT' from the District Chief.
PITs are used for identification and are left with the driver or Passport in the cab at an emergency incident.

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