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What is the primary purpose of the Fire Ground Accountability policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Fire Ground Accountability policy?
Which accountability system does the COMM Fire Department use for incidents within its district?
Which accountability system does the COMM Fire Department use for incidents within its district?
What must be done with lost or destroyed Personnel Accountability Tags (PAT)?
What must be done with lost or destroyed Personnel Accountability Tags (PAT)?
Where are the personal name tags of uniformed personnel kept?
Where are the personal name tags of uniformed personnel kept?
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Who is responsible for the accuracy of accountability tags at all times?
Who is responsible for the accuracy of accountability tags at all times?
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When should on-duty personnel affix their personal name tag to the apparatus accountability card?
When should on-duty personnel affix their personal name tag to the apparatus accountability card?
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What must off-duty personnel do if they respond to an emergency requiring the accountability system?
What must off-duty personnel do if they respond to an emergency requiring the accountability system?
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Who appoints the Accountability Officer (AO) at an incident?
Who appoints the Accountability Officer (AO) at an incident?
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What should be done with the apparatus accountability cards of incoming mutual aid companies?
What should be done with the apparatus accountability cards of incoming mutual aid companies?
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What is the procedure if a firefighter is not accounted for during a roll call?
What is the procedure if a firefighter is not accounted for during a roll call?
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Where should forgotten tags be placed if a member forgets to remove them at the end of their shift?
Where should forgotten tags be placed if a member forgets to remove them at the end of their shift?
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Who manages the accountability board and tracks personnel during an incident?
Who manages the accountability board and tracks personnel during an incident?
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What should be done if tactics change from offensive to defensive during an incident?
What should be done if tactics change from offensive to defensive during an incident?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that their name tags are serviceable and legible?
Who is responsible for ensuring that their name tags are serviceable and legible?
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What is the responsibility of the Company Officer regarding accountability cards?
What is the responsibility of the Company Officer regarding accountability cards?
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What must the Accountability Officer do if a member is not accounted for during an evacuation?
What must the Accountability Officer do if a member is not accounted for during an evacuation?
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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.
