Fireground Accountability Procedures

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What should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch upon arrival?

Personnel names and roles

Unit on-scene and initial scene size-up (correct)

Rescue plans for potential victims

Weather updates and conditions

Who is responsible for establishing the department accountability system at an incident?

The Incident Commander (correct)

The Fire Chief

The Accountability Officer

The Operations Chief

Under what circumstance should an accountability officer be assigned?

On incidents that expand beyond the initial arriving unit (correct)

When there is a personnel shortage

Only during rescue operations

During any small-sized incident

Which of the following systems must a firefighter NOT enter an IDLH environment without?

Activated personnel accountability system Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided to the Incident Commander upon request?

Updated accountability board status Signup and view all the answers

Which location should the accountability area preferably be established?

The incident command post Signup and view all the answers

What type of accountability system should be used for apparatus not equipped with electronic locators?

Manual accountability board Signup and view all the answers

Who should ensure crew member tags are properly placed on the apparatus?

The Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is directly responsible for accountability of personnel working independently of a company?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the Division/Group Supervisor in a fireground accountability system?

Maintain visual or radio contact with assigned companies Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does a Company Officer have regarding unit integrity?

Ensure all members enter and leave the IDLH environment together Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations requires a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?

An emergency evacuation is ordered Signup and view all the answers

What should a firefighter do if they recognize low air supply during an operation?

Notify the Company Officer about the situation Signup and view all the answers

How frequently should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be conducted?

Every 20 minutes of elapsed time Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a PAR report?

Unit designation, task, and location Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a responsibility of the Company Officer?

Authorize independent personnel operations Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel category is responsible for monitoring crew air consumption actively?

Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance should non-emergency radio traffic be held?

Until the PAR is completed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fireground Accountability Purpose and Scope

This document provides procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel accountability and safety.
Implement this procedure at all incidents.

First Five Minutes

The first arriving unit should contact dispatch and provide the following information:
- Unit on-scene
- Initial scene size-up
- Additional resource request if needed.
- Establish mode of operation.
The incident commander should:
- Establish the department accountability system for all personnel on-scene.
- Advise incoming units of the accountability location if necessary.
- Assign an accountability officer on incidents that expand beyond the initial arriving unit.

Resource Deployment

Apparatus:
- Apparatus not equipped with electronic or global positioning system-based locator (passive) accountability system should have an accountability board to account for all personnel on the unit.
Personnel:
- It's the responsibility of each member to ensure that the passive system components are located in the proper location.
- No firefighter shall enter an IDLH environment without the use of the personal accountability system activated.

Operations

Incident Commander:
- The IC is responsible for the overall accountability of all personnel assigned to the incident.
- The IC should maintain the personnel accountability system throughout the duration of the incident and assign additional accountability officers, as appropriate.
Division/Group Supervisor:
- The Division/Group Supervisor should be responsible for the accountability of the companies and crews assigned to his/her division or group.
- The Division/Group Supervisor should:
  - Maintain visual or radio contact with all companies and crews.
  - Know the location and tasks of all assigned resources.
  - Obtain Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs).
Company Officer:
- The Company Officer should be responsible for the personnel assigned to his/her company.
- The Company Officer should:
  - Maintain unit integrity by ensuring all members enter and leave an IDLH environment together.
  - Know each assigned firefighter's location and task assignment.
  - Maintain contact by sight, sound or touch with each firefighter and monitor crew air consumption.
  - Maintain the accountability system assigned to the crew.
Firefighter:
- The individual firefighter should:
  - Ensure their PAR tags are correctly placed.
  - Stay with the assigned company.
  - Maintain awareness of their air consumption.
  - Notify the Company Officer of any reasonably identified situation.

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

The passive personnel accountability system should be reviewed or a PAR requested whenever the following situations occur:
- Report of a missing, trapped, or injured firefighter.
- Change from offensive to defensive mode.
- An unexpected catastrophic event occurs.
- An emergency evacuation.
- A fire is declared under control.
- Every 20 minutes of elapsed time.
- Anytime the IC feels that it is appropriate.
Non-emergency radio traffic should be held until the PAR is completed.
A PAR report should include:
- Unit designation.
- Number of personnel.
- Names of personnel.
- Assigned task and location.

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Description

This quiz covers the procedures for personnel accountability and safety at the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department. It focuses on the initial response, resource deployment, and the establishment of accountability systems at emergency incidents. Test your understanding of the protocols outlined for effective fireground operations.