MP 201.03 Accountability

Question 1

What is the purpose of Accountability?

Answer 1

to account for all firefighters operating in the hot zone

Question 2

Define Hot Zone

Answer 2

any area that requires the use of an SCBA

Question 3

Describe the Passports

Answer 3

• Bright yellow tags
• Measure approximately 3 by 4 inches
• Marked with company identification and shift

Question 4

What is the Company officer responsible for as far as accountability first thing in the morning?

Answer 4

ensuring that the passport and MCT roster reflects only the members presently assigned to the company

Question 5

When is the passport system implemented?

Answer 5

at any incident that requires the use of an SCBA

Question 6

When can accountability be terminated? and what must be obtained once terminated?

Answer 6

following a report of “fire under control”

a PAR for all crews must be obtained

Question 7

Define PAR

Answer 7

Personal Accountability Report - a roll call of all personnel assigned to crews and sectors/divisions/groups that are working in the hot zone

Question 8

When is a PAR required? (7)

Answer 8

1. Any report of missing or trapped firefighter
2. Any change from offensive to defensive
3. Any sudden hazardous event at the incident
4. As companies report an all clear
5. As companies report under control
6. At every 30 min ETN
7. Any time Command feels its necessary