201.03 Accountability Flashcards
What is the purpose of accountability (this procedure)?
to account for all FF operating in the hot zone
What is the hot zone defined as?
any area that requires an SCBA
The purpose of the Accountability procedure identifies a?
a system of incident site accountability
This system will provide the Incident Command Team/Sector Officers/Divisions/Groups and command a means of?
-tracking the location and function of FF on the scene
Each person whether at the _____, _____ or _____ of an incident must make a strong commitment to follow all policies and procedures regarding accountability
Strategic, Tactical, Task
What does Command/Strategic address in regards to accountability?
-addresses the strategic level of accountability by tracking all crews and S/D/G by location and function on a tactical worksheet
What must Command obtain from all S/D/G?
PARs (personal accountability report)
What does S/D/G/ Tactical address in regards to accountability?
addresses the tactical level of accountability by tracking the location and function of crews assigned to their Sector
What must all S/D/G obtain from all crewmembers of all companies assigned to his/her division?
PARs
What does Company Officer/Task address in regards to accountability?
addresses the task level of accountability and must know where each FF is located and what each FF is doing
What are 5 things a company officer must maintain/ensure before/during/after an incident?
-maintain current PASSPORT, MCT Roster, Proper Helmet ID Tags/SCBA name tags, maintain air supply of crew, delivery and retrieval of passports
An Engineer is accountable for?
- track crews/crew members who take hand lines from apparatus
- collecting Passports prior to hot zone
- placing Passports on discharge gate
- place hoseline ID tags on each hoseline
A FF is accountable for?
- Proper company ID on helmet
- Name Tag on passport
- Stay with crew at all times
- Maintain constant awareness of Air/Exit supply
Minimum crew size will be considered?
Two or more members
What consists of accountability equipment for each truck?
a passport (3x4”), pouch with small company ID tags, helmet ID stickers, Hose ID tag
Before entering the hot zone, a company officer must ensure?
-His/her passport reflects only those entering hot zone
Implementation of the PASSPORT system will occur on any incident that?
requires the use of an SCBA
Do Passports ever enter the hot zone?
NO
Where is an engines passport accountability location?
the engine where your crew deployed their hoselines
What is given in an On-scene follow up report in regards to accountability?
-the accountability unit id and geographical location (N, S, E, W)
What is placed on discharge gate at the pump panel?
Units passports, passport pouch, and hoseline id tags
What does the ladder do with their Passport when going to roof?
leave on apparatus dash
What does the ladder do with their Passport when going interior (salvage, etc)?
deliver Passport to closest engine to their point of entry
A Passport remains on pump panel/discharge gate until?
-A Company officer retrieves it upon exit of the hot zone
What does a back-up accountability kit include?
3 blank hoseline id tags, a Passport pouch, a blank passport (Crew IDS), A blank passport with velcro, and a black grease pencil
Accountability CAN be terminated when?
-Report of fire under control at which time a PAR is obtained
A PAR is?
Confirmation that all members are accounted for and have adequate exit air supply
T/F Reports of PAR’s should be made face-to-face within S/D/G or company whenever possible?
True
A PAR will be required for which situations?
report of missing/trapped FF, change from offensive to defensive, sudden hazardous situation (flashover, etc.), Report of all clear, report under control, 30 min elapse time, any time command feels it is necessary
For multi-story/high rise sit, where do Passports go?
Lobby or Lobby Sector
For multi-story/high rise sit, where does hose line ID tag go?
Hoseline in stairwell with standpipe
If Lobby sector is not established yet, where do Passports go?
Fire personnel in the fire control room
