205.06 LEVEL I - STAGING

Level I Staging Overview

• Level I Staging activates automatically for incidents with three or more responding companies.
• Continuation of response to the scene is required until an on-scene report is made.

Coordination and Communication

• Affected officers must use radio communications to coordinate efforts and reduce confusion during simultaneous arrivals.
• Dispatch is responsible for confirming the arrival of the first unit on the scene.

Incident Command Process

• First arriving engine and ladder companies proceed directly to the scene, initiating operations.
• The first ladder company must announce its approach for Command to assign tasks.
• The first chief officer on the scene assumes Command; other chief officers report to Command.

Rescue Operations

• Rescues should stage approximately one block from the scene, awaiting assignment from Command.
• Full-time/part-time rescuers must stage in the direction of travel, uncommitted to tasks.
• When responding from quarters, Rescues allow engine and ladder companies to exit first.

Command Transfer

• If a Rescue arrives first, they make an on-scene report and take Command until the arrival of an engine, ladder, or chief officer for a command transfer.
• Other units not yet assigned must stage approximately one block away, remaining uncommitted until directed by Command.

Tactical Positioning and Deployment

• Units should select staging positions that maximize tactical options regarding access, travel direction, and water supply.
• Self-assignment of units is strictly prohibited.

Utility Trucks Protocol

• All utility trucks are to enter Level I staging.
• If Level II staging is activated, utility trucks must report to the designated Level II staging area.

Level I Staging Overview

• Level I Staging activates automatically for incidents with three or more responding companies.
• Continuation of response to the scene is required until an on-scene report is made.

Coordination and Communication

• Affected officers must use radio communications to coordinate efforts and reduce confusion during simultaneous arrivals.
• Dispatch is responsible for confirming the arrival of the first unit on the scene.

Incident Command Process

• First arriving engine and ladder companies proceed directly to the scene, initiating operations.
• The first ladder company must announce its approach for Command to assign tasks.
• The first chief officer on the scene assumes Command; other chief officers report to Command.

Rescue Operations

• Rescues should stage approximately one block from the scene, awaiting assignment from Command.
• Full-time/part-time rescuers must stage in the direction of travel, uncommitted to tasks.
• When responding from quarters, Rescues allow engine and ladder companies to exit first.

Command Transfer

• If a Rescue arrives first, they make an on-scene report and take Command until the arrival of an engine, ladder, or chief officer for a command transfer.
• Other units not yet assigned must stage approximately one block away, remaining uncommitted until directed by Command.

Tactical Positioning and Deployment

• Units should select staging positions that maximize tactical options regarding access, travel direction, and water supply.
• Self-assignment of units is strictly prohibited.

Utility Trucks Protocol

• All utility trucks are to enter Level I staging.
• If Level II staging is activated, utility trucks must report to the designated Level II staging area.

This quiz covers the key concepts of the Level I Staging process, coordination, communication, and incident command during emergency responses. It highlights the roles of various responding units and the importance of effective communication in managing incidents. Test your knowledge on rescue operations and command structure.