Passport Accountability Policy Flashcards
how big is the control board used by control officers
9 x 12
when using the passport accountability system, who uses the control board to hold passports of assigned teams and to take notes?
Control Officers use to hold passports of assigned teams and take notes
where are control boards kept?
in the cab of suppression units
District Chiefs cars
with the M.C.l. Kit on Rescue units.
when using the passport accountability system, who is assigned to record and maintain Passports and track
personnel
the control officer
what is the size of the passport used to identify and account for members and/or teams?
2 x 4
what is written on a passport?
Names of crew assigned to apparatus are written on passport
what are the two types of passports?
primary and backup
where are primary passports kept?
on the Officers side door of
suppression units and Rescue units.
where are backup passports kept?
Stored in the Fire Station and in the District Chiefs car
The City of l\iliami Department of Fire - Rescue shall use the PASSPORT Accountability
system within the Incident Management System for what reasons?
to identify individual members of a
company and/or account for their assignment at an emergency incident
when using the passport accountability system, when shall a passport accountability system be expanded
to accommodate mutual aid
companies, and other individuals.
when using the passport accountability system, Team members must always be in contact with each other through what methods?
VOICE (Face to Face)
VISUAL
TOUCH
when using the passport accountability system, when is radio or phone contact permissable for contact by team members instead of using voice, visual, and touch for maintaining contact?
Radio or phone contact is permissible for apparatus operators, Chief
Officers and other officers where the location of such personnel is constant
when using the passport accountability system, If a team member is in trouble, the other member(s) o f the team shall take what appropriate steps?
PROVIDE DIRECT HELP
CALL FOR HELP
GO GET HELP
when using the passport accountability system, who shall be responsible for the accuracy of names
and proper placement of passports during the tour of duty and at emergency incidents
Company Officers and/or Team leaders
Materials and supplies for the ongoing support o f the PASS PORT Accountability System
(Velcro, etc.) shall be requested through who?
the logistics division
when using the passport accountability system, who will be responsible for the pre-assignment of the leader and members to
teams
company officers
when using the passport accountability system, Company officers will be responsible for the pre-assignment of the leader and members to
teams. when will this occur?
This would occur when staffing needs dictate that a team from a single unit splits
to form an additional team
when using the passport accountability system, if staffing needs dictate that a team from a single unit splits
to form an additional team. what will be utilized for the additional team?
a backup passport
when using the passport accountability system, how many sections do passports have?
three
when using the passport accountability system, what does the top portion of the passport contain?
Company designator ( Engine, Aerial, Quint, Rescue).
Company #
Team Designator (if applicable) –TEAM A or TEAM B
when using the passport accountability system, what does the middle portion of the passport contain?
team members’ names
when using the passport accountability system, who should be the first name in the middle section?
company officers and team leaders
when using the passport accountability system, how should drivers be identified when filling out the middle portion of the passport?
Drivers shall be identified by using the initials (DE).
when using the passport accountability system, what does the bottom portion of the passport used for?
recording notes such as “time of arrival” or assignment
when using the passport accountability system, who shall carry spare passports for the identification of team members when the primary passport is unavailable or teams are split
district chiefs
when using the passport accountability system, when does the primary passport remain on the apparatus instead of being transferred to the control officer upon arrival
They are the only unit at the incident
They are operating or assigned to a remote side of the emergency incident before the establishment of a branch/division.
The first arriving companies are committed to initial operations
when using the passport accountability system, When the first arriving company or team have not physically transferred their
primary PASSPORT to a Control Officer and leave the hazard or hot zone, who shall they
report their company or team status by radio or face-to-face
the IC
When the first arriving company or team have not physically transferred their
primary PASSPORT to a Control Officer leave the hazard or hot zone, how
shall they report their company or team status to the Incident Commander
by radio or face-to-face
when using the passport accountability system, who shall collect the primary passport remaining on the apparatus that was not transferred to the control officer upon arrival
the control officer or assigned aide
when using the passport accountability system, When the IC relieves a company or team from the Hazard or Hot Zone, the Control
Officer will do what?
Confirm with the company officer or team leader that all team members
are accounted for.
Place or mark the passport to show the company or teams next assignment
( i.e.: rehab, staging, etc.).
what materials are ordered by the logistics division in order to maintain the passport accountability system
One white passport for each team of two or more persons from a
company, command vehicle, special unit or reserve apparatus.
Velcro pads for apparatus.
One control board for each front line apparatus with grease pencils.
PASSPORT Accountability System make-up kits for each District Chief
PASSPORT Accountability System make-up kits for each District Chief contain what materials
Two control boards in the make-up kits
Twelve white passports for make-up kits.
who will determine the placement of materials by the
Logistics Division for the PASSPORT Accountability System on apparatus assigned to a
station or company.
the AFC of ERD
