Did you know that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) considers firefighter accountability an essential component of fire safety? NIOSH has identified failures in accountability as a contributing factor in numerous firefighter fatalities. Over the past year, the Manchester Fire Department has made significant strides in enhancing the accountability of our firefighters on the fireground and in other hazardous environments. Alongside many departments across Essex County, the Manchester Fire Department employs the Passport Accountability System. Please refer to the captions below each image for further details on the various components of this system.
