What must crews do upon receiving a request for a PAR?

When crews receive a request for a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR), it is essential for them to visualize the personnel assigned to their unit and confirm their safety. A PAR is initiated to ensure that all personnel are accounted for, particularly in environments where the situation may be dangerous or chaotic, such as during firefighting or emergency response incidents. The primary goal of this report is to ensure that all team members are safe and to identify if any individuals are missing or in need of assistance.

This process involves mentally reviewing the status of each team member, confirming their location, and ensuring that they are unharmed. It emphasizes the importance of accountability and safety within the crew, which is critical in emergency scenarios to prevent loss of life and ensure the effective management of resources.

Addressing environmental hazards, reporting to the hospital, or providing patient information are important tasks, but they do not directly relate to the immediate need for personnel accountability and situational awareness when a PAR is requested. The focus should be on confirming personnel safety first, ensuring that all members are accounted for in potentially hazardous circumstances.