TN 104.4.2- Accountability Procedures and Responsibilities Part 2

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Who is responsible for ensuring the passport accurately reflects the roster of the crew?

D/C

Incident Commander

FIT or Firefighter

Officer in charge of each apparatus (correct)

What is used to account for crews at larger incidents?

Passport and Mag Tags

Magnetic white board or truck identifier (correct)

Accountability worksheet

Tactical worksheet

Where is Accountability typically established at smaller incidents?

Base

Scene

Command Vehicle

Designated Command Post (correct)

Who collects all the passports on scene, other than base, and brings them to the Command Post?

FIT or Firefighter Signup and view all the answers

What is used to track apparatus at incidents?

Tactical worksheet and/or Accountability worksheet Signup and view all the answers

Who is Initial Accountability at all incidents?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Where should the PIT(s) of the downed firefighter(s) be attached to?

Bottom of the RIT board Signup and view all the answers

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

Attach them to the right side of the RIT board Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel do when exiting the sector?

Exit via Entry Control points only Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the PIT when personnel are reassigned to another Sector?

Return the PIT to the Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of all personnel regarding PITs?

All personnel are responsible for PITs Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded when personnel enter or leave the controlled area?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing a Controlled Area?

To track and monitor personnel entering a specific area Signup and view all the answers

When is a Controlled Area typically established?

Whenever personnel are on air Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for identifying and establishing a Controlled Area?

The Incident Commander or Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Entry Control person?

To track and monitor personnel entering a controlled area Signup and view all the answers

What is added to the Entry Control Board when RIT is deployed?

The RIT team's PITs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RIT Entry Control?

To track and monitor RIT personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is attached to the metal tag on the RIT Entry Control Board?

The RIT team's PITs Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring authorized non-firefighters are accompanied by a team of firefighters?

The Entry Control Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Entry Control Board?

To track and monitor personnel entering a controlled area Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Entry Control Officer regarding PITs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Accountability

The person assigned Accountability collects and keeps track of all personnel passports and Mag Tags at a designated location.
The Incident Commander is responsible for Initial Accountability at all incidents.
At smaller incidents, the D/C and FIT establish Accountability at the Command Post using the tactical worksheet or Accountability worksheet.
At larger incidents, the ICT establishes Accountability within the Command vehicle using the magnetic white board.

Accountability Process

The FIT or F/F collects all passports on scene, excluding Base, and brings them to the Command Post.
The ICT maintains the Accountability assignment.
The Officer in charge of each apparatus ensures the passport accurately reflects the crew roster whenever a change is made.
The tactical worksheet and/or Accountability worksheet track apparatus location, task, and PAR status.
Information can be transferred to the Command Vehicle's whiteboard when it arrives on scene.

Entry Control

Entry Control provides an opportunity to identify, track, and monitor personnel who have entered a controlled area.
A controlled area is where SCBA is required or the Incident Commander determines that monitoring personnel would afford a greater margin of safety.
The Incident Commander or Sector Officer establishes a controlled area and identifies an Entry Control point.
The Entry Control point requires an Entry Control person who can operate safely without SCBA.
The Entry Control person informs the IC or Sector Officer of their location, obtains the Entry Control Board, and dons an Entry Control vest.

Entry Control Officer Responsibilities

Collect PITs of every person who passes through their entry point.
Attach PITs to the board or their own split ring.
Conduct a visual safety check of PPE and air gauges on SCBA.
Confirm portable radio channel selection.
Record time of entry and exit, task assignment, and location of personnel.
Monitor time on SCBA.
Move PIT tags from the IN to the OUT side of the board as personnel rotate.

RIT Entry Control

A RIT entry control is set up in a forward position when RIT is deployed.
The RIT entry control person collects PITs of RIT members, downed firefighters, and their crew.
PITs are attached to the board with metal tags from the rope line.
The RIT entry control person conducts a visual check of air gauges on SCBA, confirms portable radio channel selection, and records time of entry and exit.
The RIT entry control person reports to the RITSO as ordered.

Personnel Responsibilities

Enter and exit via Entry Control points only.
Ensure PITs are handed to the Entry Control person or Sector Officer when entering or exiting.
Remain as a team until re-assigned.
Collect PIT from the Entry Control person or Sector Officer when leaving the sector.
Notify the appropriate Entry Control person of their exit if it's made via a different Entry Control point.
Obtain their PIT from the original Entry Control point before being re-assigned.

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This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of accountability in incident command systems, including initial accountability and command post accountability.