Procedure 302 Fire Ground Accountability Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the Fire Ground Accountability policy?

To establish a system of firefighter accountability at emergency incidents (correct)

To manage financial records

To streamline fire response operations

To enhance public relations

Which accountability system does the COMM Fire Department use for incidents within its district?

Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)

Incident Command System (ICS)

Passport Accountability System (correct)

National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)

What must be done with lost or destroyed Personnel Accountability Tags (PAT)?

They should be reused if found

They should be replaced as soon as possible (correct)

They should be reported but not replaced

They should be ignored

Where are the personal name tags of uniformed personnel kept?

On the rear underside of their helmet rim Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the accuracy of accountability tags at all times?

Company Officer or Crew Chief Signup and view all the answers

When should on-duty personnel affix their personal name tag to the apparatus accountability card?

When reporting for duty Signup and view all the answers

What must off-duty personnel do if they respond to an emergency requiring the accountability system?

Tag up in the apparatus they respond in Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Accountability Officer (AO) at an incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the apparatus accountability cards of incoming mutual aid companies?

Report them to the Accountability Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure if a firefighter is not accounted for during a roll call?

Deploy the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to the last known location Signup and view all the answers

Where should forgotten tags be placed if a member forgets to remove them at the end of their shift?

On a Velcro board on the apparatus floor Signup and view all the answers

Who manages the accountability board and tracks personnel during an incident?

Accountability Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if tactics change from offensive to defensive during an incident?

Evacuate and conduct a roll call Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that their name tags are serviceable and legible?

Each individual member Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Company Officer regarding accountability cards?

Ensure their accuracy at all times Signup and view all the answers

What must the Accountability Officer do if a member is not accounted for during an evacuation?

Initiate a Trapped Firefighter response Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fire Ground Accountability Overview

Primary aim is to establish a system of accountability for firefighters during emergency incidents.
Uses the Passport Accountability System specifically for incidents within the COMM Fire Department district.

Personnel Accountability Tags (PAT)

Lost or destroyed PATs must be replaced promptly.
Uniformed personnel's personal name tags are stored on the rear underside of their helmet rim.
Accountability tags are the responsibility of the Company Officer or Crew Chief for accuracy at all times.

Tagging Procedures

On-duty personnel must affix their personal name tag to the apparatus accountability card upon reporting for duty.
Off-duty personnel responding to emergencies should tag up in the apparatus they arrive in.

Incident Command Roles

The Incident Commander appoints the Accountability Officer (AO) at the scene.
The AO manages the accountability board and tracks personnel throughout the incident.

Mutual Aid and Accountability

Incoming mutual aid companies' apparatus accountability cards should be reported to the Accountability Officer.
If a firefighter is unaccounted for during roll call, the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) must be deployed to their last known location.

Post-Incident Procedures

Forgotten tags must be placed on a Velcro board on the apparatus floor.
After completing tasks, crews must report to the Accountability Officer for roll call to retrieve their tags before leaving the incident scene.

Operational Changes

When tactics shift from offensive to defensive, an evacuation and roll call should be conducted.
Level II accountability is initiated during second alarms or greater, while Level III accountability involves point of entry control.

Responsibilities

Each individual member is accountable for ensuring their name tags are serviceable and legible.
The Driver/operator is responsible for collecting all PATs and placing them on the driver's side floor of the cab during incidents.

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Test your knowledge of the COMM Fire Department's Fire Ground Accountability policy with this quiz. It covers the key principles and accountability systems used during emergency incidents. Perfect for firefighters and emergency responders seeking to enhance their understanding of safety protocols.