What should company officers do when the IC requests a PAR?

When the Incident Commander (IC) requests a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR), it is crucial for company officers to physically verify that all assigned members are present. This process ensures that the safety of all firefighters is maintained and that no one has been left behind in potentially hazardous conditions. Conducting a PAR is an essential accountability measure designed to track personnel during emergency operations and confirm that everyone is accounted for at a specific moment.

By physically verifying the presence of each member, the company officer provides vital information back to the IC, which is crucial for overall incident management. This verification helps in making informed decisions about resource allocation and risk assessments.

Other options may not align with the primary goal of ensuring immediate accountability during a PAR. Taking members to rehab, releasing them for reassignment, or meeting for strategy reviews might divert focus from the urgent need to confirm personnel safety and accountability in the moment, which is the primary objective of a PAR request. Maintaining a clear understanding of who is present on the scene is critical to operational efficiency and firefighter safety.