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Personnel Personnel Accountability SystemAccountability System
Personnel Personnel Accountability SystemAccountability System
ObjectivesObjectives
Ensure District/Department personnel are completely familiar with the Personal Accountability System set forth in the Jefferson County Standard Operating Guideline
Ensure the Personnel Tracking System is utilized on all incidents and practical training evolutions, operating under the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Ensure District/Department personnel are completely familiar with the Personal Accountability System set forth in the Jefferson County Standard Operating Guideline
Ensure the Personnel Tracking System is utilized on all incidents and practical training evolutions, operating under the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ObjectivesObjectives
Ensure Tracking (Location & Function) of all on scene units and personnel
To comply with and meet the intent of N.F.P.A. Standard 1561 (section four) and N.F.P.A.1500 (section six)
Ensure Tracking (Location & Function) of all on scene units and personnel
To comply with and meet the intent of N.F.P.A. Standard 1561 (section four) and N.F.P.A.1500 (section six)
Standard Operating GuidelineStandard Operating Guideline
The Incident Commander is responsible for overall Personnel Tracking on all Emergency and Training Scenes/Evolutions
It will be the decision of the Incident Commander as to what level the Personal Accountability System will be utilized
The Incident Commander is responsible for overall Personnel Tracking on all Emergency and Training Scenes/Evolutions
It will be the decision of the Incident Commander as to what level the Personal Accountability System will be utilized
Not Just For Large Scale IncidentsNot Just For Large Scale Incidents
TrainingTraining
EMSEMS
Technical RescueTechnical Rescue
HazmatHazmat
Highway IncidentsHighway Incidents
Personnel Accountability System Tag Personnel Accountability System Tag
A single tag which should be affixed to a helmet, unless attached to the collector ring
Should consist of:District Name
Individual’s Name
Individual’s Photo
Rank
DSN
EMS Training Level
Level of Hazmat Training
A single tag which should be affixed to a helmet, unless attached to the collector ring
Should consist of:District Name
Individual’s Name
Individual’s Photo
Rank
DSN
EMS Training Level
Level of Hazmat Training
Personnel Accountability System Tags Personnel Accountability System Tags
Tags should be color coded as follows:White – Officers
Red – Driver/Operators
Yellow – Firefighters
Green – Recruits, Probationary Firefighters & Juniors
Tags should be color coded as follows:White – Officers
Red – Driver/Operators
Yellow – Firefighters
Green – Recruits, Probationary Firefighters & Juniors
Accountability OfficerAccountability Officer
An individual designated by the I.C. to manage and track personnel operating on the emergency incident or training evolution
May also be the Staging Officer or work in conjunction with a Staging Officer to assign tasks as requested by the I.C. or Operations Chief
An individual designated by the I.C. to manage and track personnel operating on the emergency incident or training evolution
May also be the Staging Officer or work in conjunction with a Staging Officer to assign tasks as requested by the I.C. or Operations Chief
Accountability BoardAccountability Board
The status board used by the Accountability Officer to aid in tracking personnel
Accountability Boards Should Record:Apparatus numberCrew Leader’s NameNumber of Crew MembersCrew Assignment
The status board used by the Accountability Officer to aid in tracking personnel
Accountability Boards Should Record:Apparatus numberCrew Leader’s NameNumber of Crew MembersCrew Assignment
Unit Collector RingUnit Collector Ring
A ring carried in the cab of each apparatus
Should bear the unit’s ID number
Officer’s Tag should be attached directly to the ring
Each member’s tag assigned to that crew should be subsequently attached to the Officer’s tag
A “Driver/Operator” Tag shall also be attached to the collector ring and used to attach the Driver’s tag to the ring
A ring carried in the cab of each apparatus
Should bear the unit’s ID number
Officer’s Tag should be attached directly to the ring
Each member’s tag assigned to that crew should be subsequently attached to the Officer’s tag
A “Driver/Operator” Tag shall also be attached to the collector ring and used to attach the Driver’s tag to the ring
Command Post Collection PointCommand Post Collection Point
Personnel Tracking should be located in close proximity to the Command Post if possible
All active member tags should be brought to the Command Post when P.A.S. has been initiated
Company Officers must make sure that no one’s tag who is not on that apparatus is on the Collector Ring
Personnel Tracking should be located in close proximity to the Command Post if possible
All active member tags should be brought to the Command Post when P.A.S. has been initiated
Company Officers must make sure that no one’s tag who is not on that apparatus is on the Collector Ring
Personnel Accountability Reports(P.A.R.)
Personnel Accountability Reports(P.A.R.)
• A roll call of all personnel assigned to an incident
• P.A.R. should be initiated:• Every 10 minutes for the first two P.A.R.s or until I.C.
determines otherwise• Every 20 minutes after the first two P.A.R.s• Upon call of a MAYDAY or missing firefighter• Strategy changes – Offensive vs. Defensive• Any sudden event (Collapse, Flashover, Backdraft, etc)• When the alarm is placed under control• Any time the I.C. feels it to be necessary
• A roll call of all personnel assigned to an incident
• P.A.R. should be initiated:• Every 10 minutes for the first two P.A.R.s or until I.C.
determines otherwise• Every 20 minutes after the first two P.A.R.s• Upon call of a MAYDAY or missing firefighter• Strategy changes – Offensive vs. Defensive• Any sudden event (Collapse, Flashover, Backdraft, etc)• When the alarm is placed under control• Any time the I.C. feels it to be necessary
Personnel Accountability Reports(Team Designations)
Personnel Accountability Reports(Team Designations)
Crews shall be named for their Crew LeadersA crew lead by Capt. Smith would be “Team Smith”
When checking in for a P.A.R, crew leaders should include the following info:
Crew Name
Amount of people on the crew
Status
Crews shall be named for their Crew LeadersA crew lead by Capt. Smith would be “Team Smith”
When checking in for a P.A.R, crew leaders should include the following info:
Crew Name
Amount of people on the crew
Status
Example:
“Team Smith; Three, all accounted for, attacking the fire”
Example:
“Team Smith; Three, all accounted for, attacking the fire”
Personnel Accountability Reports(Engineers & Apparatus)
Personnel Accountability Reports(Engineers & Apparatus)
Driver/Operators who remain with the truck shall respond when the unit designation is called
This means someone calling for “7314” will be contacting the Driver of that unit
Driver/Operators should acknowledge the P.A.R. in the same manner as the crew
Driver/Operators who remain with the truck shall respond when the unit designation is called
This means someone calling for “7314” will be contacting the Driver of that unit
Driver/Operators should acknowledge the P.A.R. in the same manner as the crew
Example:
“7314, Engineer Smith, accounted for”
Example:
“7314, Engineer Smith, accounted for”
Note: Driver PARs shall be taken upon completion of crew PARSNote: Driver PARs shall be taken upon completion of crew PARS
Rapid Intervention TeamsRapid Intervention Teams
In the event a firefighter cannot be located, the I.C. must be proactive in deploying R.I.T. to the firefighter’s last known location and MAYDAY should be called
R.I.T. Leaders must be ready to deploy and have all equipment at the ready
In the event a firefighter cannot be located, the I.C. must be proactive in deploying R.I.T. to the firefighter’s last known location and MAYDAY should be called
R.I.T. Leaders must be ready to deploy and have all equipment at the ready
Arriving PersonnelArriving Personnel
All arriving personnel MUST have a tag in order to enter the scene or training – including those responding in personal vehicles
The I.C. should establish a collection point and tags are to be placed in their proper locations
Blank Tags should be kept with the Command Board for incoming personnel not affiliated with the Fire Service; I.e. Law Enforcement, American Red Cross, Etc.
All arriving personnel MUST have a tag in order to enter the scene or training – including those responding in personal vehicles
The I.C. should establish a collection point and tags are to be placed in their proper locations
Blank Tags should be kept with the Command Board for incoming personnel not affiliated with the Fire Service; I.e. Law Enforcement, American Red Cross, Etc.
Accountability BoardAccountability Board
Shall be operated by the I.C on smaller incidents and/or a Personnel Staging Officer
Collector Rings shall be placed on the board to indicate crew assignments & locations
Divisions, Groups, Strike Teams & Task Forces should be clearly marked on the board
Shall be operated by the I.C on smaller incidents and/or a Personnel Staging Officer
Collector Rings shall be placed on the board to indicate crew assignments & locations
Divisions, Groups, Strike Teams & Task Forces should be clearly marked on the board
Accountability BoardAccountability Board
The Accountability/Staging Officer should be the individual performing the P.A.R.
Upon completion of assignments, crews are to return to the Staging/Accountability Officer
Tags should only be returned to crews upon release from the scene
The Accountability/Staging Officer should be the individual performing the P.A.R.
Upon completion of assignments, crews are to return to the Staging/Accountability Officer
Tags should only be returned to crews upon release from the scene
Responder InjuriesResponder Injuries
In the event a responder is injured on a scene, the Accountability Officer should note the following:
Responder’s Name
District/Department Name
Company Number
Type of Injury
Location Responder was Transported to
Who Responder was Transported by
In the event a responder is injured on a scene, the Accountability Officer should note the following:
Responder’s Name
District/Department Name
Company Number
Type of Injury
Location Responder was Transported to
Who Responder was Transported by
Striking out the Alarm -Demobilization
Striking out the Alarm -Demobilization
When an Incident is being terminated, the accountability process should work in reverse
As personnel are released, they are given their tag or collector rings and should IMMEDIATELY return to their apparatus
This includes members who responded on personal vehicles
When an Incident is being terminated, the accountability process should work in reverse
As personnel are released, they are given their tag or collector rings and should IMMEDIATELY return to their apparatus
This includes members who responded on personal vehicles
Accountability is for YOUR SafetyAccountability is for YOUR Safety
Every member of the department must believe in, support, and utilize the system in its entirety on all working
incidents.
Every member of the department must believe in, support, and utilize the system in its entirety on all working
incidents.