12 Questions
What is the primary reason for operating in teams of two or more firefighters?
To facilitate accountability
In which situation is operating in teams of two or more mandatory?
At emergency incidents in controlled areas
What is a controlled area?
All of the above
Who is responsible for assigning teams of two or more firefighters?
Any Officer responsible for assigning task level activities
How are teams of two or more firefighters assigned?
Based on the colour coding of their Photo Identification Tag
What is a requirement for a Sector Officer working within a controlled area?
They must be teamed with a firefighter
What do Red Tags represent in the colour coding system?
Probationary Firefighters or Spare PIT
When can two Red Tags (Probationary Firefighters) be teamed together?
When under the direct supervision of a Captain or Acting Captain
What is required for personnel from outside agencies working in a controlled area?
To work with a minimum of two Firefighters
What is a requirement for a team when entering, working inside and exiting a controlled area?
To remain together at all times
What is required for Accredited media personnel with an Orange PIT?
To be accompanied by a Firefighter or TFS Information Officer at all times
Who can White Tags be teamed with?
Any other colour
Study Notes
Team Operations in Emergency Incidents
- Firefighters operate in teams of two or more to enhance safety when working in a controlled area.
- Teams facilitate accountability and aid in Firefighter safety.
When to Operate in Teams
- Teams are required whenever personnel operate within a controlled area at an emergency incident.
- A controlled area is defined as an area where Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required or where the Incident Commander determines that teams will provide a greater margin of safety.
Team Composition
- Teams are composed of two or more individuals who have been assigned a common task and are in communication with each other.
- Sector Officers required to work within a controlled area must be teamed with a firefighter.
- Teams are assigned based on the colour coding of their Photo Identification Tags (PITs).
PIT Colour Coding
- Red: Probationary Firefighter or Spare PIT
- Yellow: 2nd class Firefighter or 3rd Class Firefighter
- White: First Class Firefighter and above
- Orange: Accredited media personnel
Team Guidelines
- White Tags may be teamed together or with any other colour.
- Yellow and Red Tags or two Yellow Tags can be teamed at the discretion of an Officer.
- Two Red Tags (Probationary Firefighters) are only to be teamed under the direct supervision of a Captain or Acting Captain.
- A Red Tag may be teamed with an Acting Captain or Captain.
- A team shall remain together at all times while entering, working inside, and exiting a controlled area.
Outside Agencies and Media
- Personnel from outside agencies report to the Command Post if called to an emergency incident.
- Outside agency personnel not working in a controlled area work with another person from their agency or with a Firefighter.
- Outside agency personnel working in a controlled area must be accompanied by a minimum of two Firefighters.
- Accredited media personnel with an Orange PIT must be accompanied by a Firefighter or TFS Information Officer at all times.
Learn about the importance of teamwork in firefighting operations, including accountability and safety protocols. Understand when to operate in teams and the definition of controlled areas.
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