305 - Tactical Withdrawal

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What is the purpose of the Fireground Accountability policy?

To increase firefighter salaries

To establish accountability systems for emergency incidents to increase firefighter safety (correct)

To decrease the number of firefighters on duty

To increase the amount of overtime for firefighters

What is the purpose of the established staging area during a tactical withdrawal?

To provide a location for members to rest

To establish a command center for the Incident Commander

To provide a safe location away from the incident scene (correct)

To allow members to continue their duties without interruption

What is a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) used for?

To track the location of all firefighters' homes

To account for each member's location and activity (correct)

To track the progress of the fire

To report on emergency situations

Who has the authority to initiate a tactical withdrawal?

The Incident Commander, scene supervisor, or senior ranking member Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a patient is abandoned due to violence or the threat of violence during a tactical withdrawal?

The appropriate law enforcement agency should be notified immediately Signup and view all the answers

Who must participate in the accountability system?

All members, including checking in at approved locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of personnel accountability during a tactical withdrawal?

To identify any missing members and ensure their safety Signup and view all the answers

What written personnel accountability system should be used?

ICS Form ICS-201 Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they feel threatened and require immediate help during a tactical withdrawal?

Activate the emergency button without transmission Signup and view all the answers

What equipment does the Fire Department bring to the scene during a tactical withdrawal?

Oxygen, drug boxes, and heart monitors Signup and view all the answers

Who allows the Fire Department to check victims for signs of life using necessary equipment?

The police officers at the scene Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a tactical withdrawal is initiated during medical care?

Special consideration should be taken Signup and view all the answers

Who should members report any threat to their safety to during a tactical withdrawal?

The appropriate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What should happen to additional calls for service to the affected area during a tactical withdrawal?

They should be screened and determined safe for entry Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The purpose of the policy is to establish accountability systems for emergency incidents to increase firefighter safety.
A Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) is used to account for each member's location and activity.
All members must participate in the accountability system, including checking in at approved locations.
A written personnel accountability system, such as the Incident Command System (ICS) Form ICS-201, should be used.
Supervisors are responsible for tracking all personnel under their direction on emergency incidents.
Division or group supervisors should keep track of all crews under their supervision, while company officers should know the location and assignment of each firefighter in their crew.
PARs should be conducted every 20 minutes for personnel at the scene of structure fires and after any change in conditions that may alter or affect firefighter safety.
Emergency procedures should be initiated if any person involved in the operation is unaccounted for.
The IC may discontinue regular PARs when incident stabilization is achieved and hazards are sufficiently reduced.
Members should make reports on emergency situations, inability to meet objectives, completed actions, change in strategy, and change in fire conditions.

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Test your knowledge of firefighter safety protocols with our Accountability Systems Quiz. This quiz covers the importance of Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs), the role of supervisors in tracking personnel, and the use of written accountability systems. You'll also learn about the frequency of PARs and emergency procedures for unaccounted personnel. Keywords: firefighter safety, accountability systems, Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs), supervisors, emergency procedures.