Personnel Accountability in Fire Rescue

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What is the primary purpose of the accountability system defined in the policy?

To track the financial expenditures of fire incidents

To ensure the safety of all personnel operating in a hazard zone (correct)

To prioritize the strategic placement of resources

To improve the efficiency of incident reporting

Which role is responsible for the overall implementation of the Personnel Accountability System?

Operations Chief (correct)

Incident Commander

Support Officer

Training Chief

What does a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) signify in this policy?

A report of equipment usage during an incident

A record of financial transactions during incidents

A safety inspection checklist for equipment

A roll call of all personnel assigned to the Hot Zone (correct)

Which tool is specifically used to maintain command and accountability during incidents?

Command Board Signup and view all the answers

What does the Tactical Worksheet help to record during an incident?

Resource status and deployment actions Signup and view all the answers

Which officer is responsible for ensuring necessary training regarding the Personnel Accountability System?

Training Chief Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Support Officer play in enhancing the accountability system during incidents?

Completing and maintaining the tactical worksheet Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the APAA software as mentioned in the policy?

To assist in personnel accountability during incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the first officer on the scene regarding the Personnel Accountability System?

To implement the Personnel Accountability System Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstance is the Personnel Accountability System mandatory?

During all structure fires Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if there is a staffing change?

Print a new roster for the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

Who will assume accountability upon arrival at the scene?

The first Battalion Commander or Chief Officer Signup and view all the answers

When should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be requested?

After an emergency traffic declaration Signup and view all the answers

What should be reported to Command immediately after exiting the hot zone?

Unit identification and PAR Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in maintaining accountability during mutual aid operations?

Establish Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

When will Command conduct a roll call?

Only to units operating in the hot zone Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose

Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue aims to protect all personnel working in hazardous zones by implementing an accountability system.

Policy

The policy states that all personnel must be accounted for.
The policy defines roles and responsibilities, when to use the accountability system, how to establish accountability, and its implementation on mutual aid incidents.

Definitions

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR): A roll call of all personnel assigned to the hazard zone. It is conducted by the Company Officers and/or Division Supervisors.
'T' Card: A card used for accountability at multiagency or complex incidents.
Telestaff™ Daily Roster: A list of members and their assigned units each day.
Tactical Worksheet: A template for recording incident details like resource status, assignment, personnel inventory, tactical benchmarks, and incident timeline.
Command Board: A dry erase board used on first-out fire apparatus and command vehicles to maintain command, accountability, and tactical drawing.
APAA: Personnel Accountability Software.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operations Chief: Implements, supervises, and reviews the Personnel Accountability System.
Training Chief: Ensures all personnel receive training on the Personnel Accountability System.
Incident Commander: Maintains awareness of all resources at emergency incidents, is responsible for accountability and the implementation of the Incident Command System, and ensures accountability throughout the incident.
Support Officer: Completes and maintains the Tactical Worksheet, may use APAA software for additional accountability.
Battalion Commander: Notifies company officers and other Battalion Commanders of changes to the Telestaff ™ daily roster and ensures they have a printed copy of it.
Company Officers: Have a printed copy of the Telestaff™ daily roster on their apparatus, ensure a new roster is placed on the apparatus in case of staff changes, and are always accountable for their assigned crew or division personnel.

Use of the Personnel Accountability System

The Personnel Accountability System is mandatory at incidents that meet any of the following criteria:
- Three or more Fire Department Units operating at the scene.
- A hazardous materials incident.
- Presence of an IDLH atmosphere.
- All structure fires.
- As deemed necessary by the officer in command.

Establishing Incident Accountability

The first officer at the scene implements the Personnel Accountability System when initiating or assuming Incident Command.
Command declares who is responsible for accountability after the Initial Radio Report.
The first Battalion Commander or Chief Officer assumes command and accountability upon arrival.
APAA can be used for large or complex incidents.

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

A PAR is only requested by command after an emergency traffic declaration.
The report method is one of the following:
- Units report their identification and a PAR directly to Command or the division supervisor upon exiting the hot zone.
- Command conducts a roll call of units operating in the hot zone. Units report their identification and a PAR.

Mutual Aid Assisting on Events

In the case of mutual aid, accountability is maintained for each unit using the following procedure:
- Establish Unified Command with the responding agency if possible.

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Description

This quiz focuses on the accountability system implemented by Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue for personnel in hazardous zones. It covers key definitions, roles, responsibilities, and the tools used for accountability during mutual aid incidents. Test your understanding of the crucial policies and procedures that ensure safety and coordination in emergency situations.