What NFPA Standard must the personnel accountability system meet according to Texas Administrative Code?

The personnel accountability system must align with NFPA 1561, which is specifically focused on guiding authorities on incident management and command systems. This standard emphasizes the importance of maintaining accountability for all personnel involved in emergency response operations. It helps ensure that all responders can be accurately tracked and that their safety is prioritized.

NFPA 1561 addresses the overall management of incident response resources, including establishing clear procedures for personnel accountability. The Texas Administrative Code requires compliance with this standard to ensure that fire departments have effective accountability measures in place, enhancing the safety and efficiency of emergency operations.

In contrast, the other options relate to different areas of emergency response management or training. For example, NIMS 700 and NIMS 800 focus on the National Incident Management System and building response capabilities and do not specifically address personnel accountability systems. NFPA 1720 relates to the organization and deployment of volunteer and combination fire departments, which, while important, does not directly set out the requirements for personnel accountability systems as NFPA 1561 does. This makes NFPA 1561 the correct standard for the implementation of accountability systems in the context specified by the Texas Administrative Code.