Personnel Acountability System

Question 1

Name 2 types of Status Boards:

Answer 1

Unit Status Board- on every unit door

Command Status Board- on BC Unit and Rescue Company (for remote entry points)

Question 2

Tactical Board location:

Answer 2

On Battalion Chiefs Unit

Question 3

Accountability implemented during initial stages of operations.

Answer 3

Level 1 Accountability

Question 4

Accountability implemented by a BC upon their arrival and transfer of command.

Answer 4

Level 2 Accountability

Question 5

Accountability level when tracking Divisions, Groups, Branch or Section.

Point-of-entry control due to hazardous emergencies

Answer 5

Level 3 Accountability

Question 6

What’s included in a PAR count?

Answer 6

1. Unit, Company, Group, Team designation
2. Current location
3. Number of members present and accounted for (PAR 3)

Question 7

PAR counts happen at the following times:
List 5

Answer 7

1. 20 min elapsed of a working fire/every 20 minutes thereafter.
2. When IC feels need to confirm location of unit/company
3. Report of missing/trapped FF
4. Sudden hazardous event happens
5. Following an evacuation or change in strategy from offensive to defensive