Ch. 5 - Accountability At Major Fire Incidents Flashcards
What NFPA Standards address accountability systems for all incidents?
1500 and 1561.
It is almost embarrassing to say that the vast majority of departments have trouble doing what?
Tracking their crews and individual members at fires and other incidents.
What are the three reasons for departments having trouble tracking crews and individuals?
- Tradition.
- Problem solving. (which leads to free lancing).
- Reluctance to speak over the radio.
Who is responsible for accountability?
The IC.
Every incident management system shall include a standard operating guideline for ________________ _______________.
Emergency evacuation.
What must the IC and members who are assigned supervisory responsibility for a tactical level unit that involves multiple companies or crews do?
Assign members to track all of those companies and crews.
What are the essential components of an accountability system?
Discipline, control, and an effectives IMS.
What is the true essence of training?
Error without consequence.
What are the two types of PAR and who gives them?
Routine - Given by a company officer.
Emergency - given at the request of the IC or the operations officer.
What is the true goal of an accountability system?
To track the location of firefighters inside and outside.
What is the time frame for placing a fire under control whereby Level 1 Accountability can be used?
15 minutes.
In Level 1 Accountability, what is the furthest that the accountability boards, rings, etc. can be left from any engine at the scene that has hand lines in the fire structure?
200 feet.
