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What is the main purpose of establishing accountability systems at emergency incidents?
What is the main purpose of establishing accountability systems at emergency incidents?
What does a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) primarily aim to verify?
What does a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) primarily aim to verify?
Who is primarily responsible for tracking all personnel during emergency incidents?
Who is primarily responsible for tracking all personnel during emergency incidents?
What is a key responsibility of the designated accountability officer?
What is a key responsibility of the designated accountability officer?
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What must be maintained to ensure a thorough personnel accountability system?
What must be maintained to ensure a thorough personnel accountability system?
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During which phases should personnel be accounted for according to the policy?
During which phases should personnel be accounted for according to the policy?
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Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as a part of the accountability system?
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as a part of the accountability system?
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In smaller incidents, who may be responsible for tracking both personnel and resources?
In smaller incidents, who may be responsible for tracking both personnel and resources?
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What is the primary responsibility of division or group supervisors during an incident?
What is the primary responsibility of division or group supervisors during an incident?
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What must lieutenants be aware of regarding their crews?
What must lieutenants be aware of regarding their crews?
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When should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be conducted for structure fires?
When should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be conducted for structure fires?
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What does a CAN report include?
What does a CAN report include?
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What is required when a scene has unaccounted personnel?
What is required when a scene has unaccounted personnel?
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For what conditions should PARs be conducted beyond the regular schedule?
For what conditions should PARs be conducted beyond the regular schedule?
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What should be included in reports on ongoing incidents?
What should be included in reports on ongoing incidents?
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What action may the Incident Commander take once incident stabilization is achieved?
What action may the Incident Commander take once incident stabilization is achieved?
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Study Notes
Fireground Accountability Policy
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The primary aim of the policy is to increase firefighter safety by implementing accountability systems.
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Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) is a roll call conducted to ensure all personnel are accounted for, safe, and their locations and activities are known.
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The policy emphasizes the responsibility of supervisors to periodically account for members working under their direction during emergency incidents.
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Accountability System Implementation:
- A personnel accountability system should be established and implemented through thorough training.
- The system should monitor the status of department members and personnel from assisting agencies during emergencies, from arrival to release.
- While primarily focused on personnel tracking, resources can sometimes be tracked by the same individual, especially during smaller incidents.
- A written accountability system, such as the Incident Command System (ICS) Form I-201, status boards, helmet shields, passports, and name tags should be maintained.
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Accountability Roles:
- Supervisors are responsible for tracking personnel under their direction throughout the incident.
- The Incident Commander (IC) designates an accountability officer to monitor areas, assigned crews, locations, and area assignments.
- Division or group supervisors ensure tracking of crews under their supervision.
- Lieutenants are responsible for knowing the location and assignment of each firefighter in their crew.
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Individual Responsibility:
- All members are accountable for participating in the accountability system, including checking in at designated locations, regardless of arrival mode (department vehicle or private).
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Reporting:
- Ongoing accountability is achieved through periodic reports or visual observation.
- Reports should include concise information on conditions, actions, and needs, referred to as a CAN report, providing updates on:
- Emergency Situations
- Inability to meet objectives with timeline and resource requests
- Completed actions
- Changes in strategy
- Changes in fire conditions, such as crossing planned control lines.
PARs (Personnel Accountability Reports)
- For structure fires, PARs are mandatory within the first 10 minutes of the incident and every 20 minutes thereafter.
- PARs are also conducted after any change in conditions that may affect firefighter safety, such as:
- Increased fire conditions
- Fire crossing planned control lines or trigger points
- Emergency evacuations of an area.
- PARs are conducted for each division, group, and organizational element where operations personnel are working.
- If a person is unaccounted for, emergency procedures, including notifying the IC, are initiated.
- The IC can discontinue regular PARs when incident stabilization is achieved and hazards are significantly reduced.
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Test your knowledge on the Fireground Accountability Policy aimed at enhancing firefighter safety. This quiz covers key aspects such as Personnel Accountability Reports and the responsibilities of supervisors. Stay informed about the implementation of accountability systems during emergency incidents.
