IMS Accountability Awareness Flashcards
Where are the three unit identifiers for every on-duty firefighters?
Every on duty firefighter has three identifiers…
One on the sides of the helmet. This identifier is changed at the beginning of every shift. This is to identify the apparatus type and station number to which the member has been assigned.
SCBA apparatus unit identifiers attach to all SCBA, on every SCBA equipped apparatus. The purpose is to identify the apparatus type and station number for each SCBA.
Fire pass color codes…
A fire pass is a two part card system.
The fire pass is a green card which is attached the Captain’s radio which has name tags for crew members on that unit. When the company is assigned to a group or division it will be given to the Group/Division supervisor…
The supervisor’s fire pass is red and looks the same as the green fire pass except for color. This card is used at an emergency incident when an assignment has been give. It also has name tags for members on that unit.
On the fire pass, what does it mean when a members name tag is upside down?
Usually it is a driver and they are to remain with the apparatus.
Command boards…
These boards collect fire passes and are placed in the assignment that unit is on.
The group, division, or single resource unit radio designation/name and the assignment, location, and entry time are noted with the corresponding red fire pass.
Level 1 Accountability
At the start of every shift…
1. Place white name tags on green and red fire passes - if a member leaves the station for any reason, they must remove their name tags from the fire passes
- if members are assigned to more than one apparatus simultaneously, they will use their two additional sets of name tags
2. Officers are to enter FF’s name into MPS indicating assignment.
3. Ensure helmet identifiers are attached to helmet.
4. Ensure SCBA unit identifiers are attached.
Level 2 Accountability
This applies to all responses once Command has been established.
The green pass stays attached to the officer’s radio unless they are assigned to a group or division. In this case, the green fire pass is given to the group/division supervisor.
The red pass gets attached to the command board that is with the IC.
Recall (recall, tactical withdrawl)
Interior firefighting operations should be abandoned when the risk to firefighters exceeds the benefit of saving lives or property.
If there is a need to withdraw of operating fire companies, Command should request activation of the hi-low portable radio tones and air horns.
Radio tones are warning or recall tones that can be activated by dispatch on any TAC channel at the discretion of command. The airhorn works in conjunction with radio tones.
There will be three blasts on the airhorn, followed by a pause, and three more. This will continue until thr recall is over.
Personnel Accountability Reports…
The Incident Commander gives all units on scene a 60 second notice before conducting a PAR.
Note that the division PAR does not include the tasks assigned to each unit.
Since the Division Supervisor is responsible for tasking resources within the division, the Incident Commander only needs to know how many people work in each unit.
Example the following would be a PAR for a group:
Command, this is vent. We are in the AB corner. Two members from Engine 12.
Example the following would be a PAR for a division:
Command, this is Charlie Division. We have four members from Engine 6, two members from Aerial 6. We are operating on Charlie side.
Calgary Emergency Management Agency…
In an emergency or crisis, the Calgary Emergency Management Agency’s role is to facilitate coordinated response and communication efforts of multiple agency members and partners.
CEMA was formed due to the Alberta Emergency Management Act, which directs that a municipality will establish an emergency management agency to act as the agent of the local authority in exercising the local authority’s powers and duties under the act.
CEMA is comprised of the what three sections…
CEMA is comprised of the following three sections:
Business Continuity and Recovery Planning
Emergency Operations
Canada Task Force 2
Fire Tactical Ops Center (FTOC)
Where is the FTOC located and what can it be used for?
The FTOC is located on the administration side of STATION 16 on the second floor.
The FTOC can be used for a variety of functions including: Operations center, logistical center, area command, communications center, fire department support center, remote deployment contact and coordination center.
Emergency Operations Centre
The EOC provides a location where business unit leaders from across the corporation and other agencies at various government levels may coordinate activities and make strategic decisions to ensure that essential services to citizens outside the incident perimeter are maintained as effectively as possible.
What is the primary function of the EOC?
The primary function of the EOC is to: Gather and analyze information Develop a common operating picture Determine strategic priorites Acquire and deploy resources required by the Incident Commander
Accountability…Command Post…
Initial accountability starts at the designated command post. Officers are required to submit their RED FIRE PASSES to Command on arrival prior to assignment.
If initial crews have entered the structure and transferred Command, Incident Command will require a radio report regarding the personnel already inside.. If the incident escalated, Command should obtain the RED FIRE PASSES from the apparatus.
(This info was pulled from High Rise Reference)
Accountability… Rehab…
The Rehab Supervisor will collect GREEN FIRE PASSES when crews arrive at Rehab.
GREEN FIRE PASSES will be returned when the crews leave Rehab for re-assignment or being cleared from the incident. There may be multiple rehab locations based on need.
(This info was pulled from High Rise Reference)
What accountability system does the CFD use?
The CFD uses the Fire Pass Accountability System.
