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What is a primary consideration for Fire Rescue personnel when selecting a Level I Staging site during a violent incident?
What is a primary consideration for Fire Rescue personnel when selecting a Level I Staging site during a violent incident?
- Rapid departure capability (correct)
- Visibility of the incident
- Proximity to the incident
- Line of sight to the incident
What should Fire Rescue units NOT do when responding to an incident scene?
What should Fire Rescue units NOT do when responding to an incident scene?
- Drive through the Exclusion Zone (correct)
- Stage at least two blocks from the incident
- Stage out of line-of-sight
- Maintain radio communications
How should units stage during high-rise incidents?
How should units stage during high-rise incidents?
- On the floor of the fire incident
- Two floors below the fire (correct)
- At the main entrance of the building
- At the roof level of the building
Which staging level is typically used for violent incidents?
Which staging level is typically used for violent incidents?
What is the responsibility of the ranking Company Officer regarding staging at a remote location?
What is the responsibility of the ranking Company Officer regarding staging at a remote location?
When deploying resources, what is one of the key factors to avoid during multiple unit responses?
When deploying resources, what is one of the key factors to avoid during multiple unit responses?
What is a crucial aspect of ensuring resource accountability during a violent incident?
What is a crucial aspect of ensuring resource accountability during a violent incident?
How far should all other units stage from the incident?
How far should all other units stage from the incident?
What is a key responsibility of the Staging Area Manager?
What is a key responsibility of the Staging Area Manager?
In which situation should Level 2 Staging be established?
In which situation should Level 2 Staging be established?
What is the typical distance of Level 2 Staging from an incident?
What is the typical distance of Level 2 Staging from an incident?
How many parking spaces are required for each fire apparatus in a Level 2 Staging area?
How many parking spaces are required for each fire apparatus in a Level 2 Staging area?
Who should personnel fulfilling Incident Command positions report to?
Who should personnel fulfilling Incident Command positions report to?
What is an important aspect of the layout for a Level 2 Staging area?
What is an important aspect of the layout for a Level 2 Staging area?
What is the preferred approach for appointing a Staging Area Manager in Level 2 Staging?
What is the preferred approach for appointing a Staging Area Manager in Level 2 Staging?
What should be established to ensure a safe staging area layout?
What should be established to ensure a safe staging area layout?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Staging Area Manager?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Staging Area Manager?
To whom does the Staging Area Manager report directly?
To whom does the Staging Area Manager report directly?
What must the Staging Area Manager do if additional resources are required?
What must the Staging Area Manager do if additional resources are required?
When responding to a fire incident, which unit is not part of the first due apparatus response?
When responding to a fire incident, which unit is not part of the first due apparatus response?
What is a crucial consideration for Fire Rescue personnel when selecting a site for Level 1 Staging during fire incidents?
What is a crucial consideration for Fire Rescue personnel when selecting a site for Level 1 Staging during fire incidents?
What should happen to all units not listed as first due apparatus responding to a fire incident?
What should happen to all units not listed as first due apparatus responding to a fire incident?
What is involved in the resource accountability procedure for units leaving Staging?
What is involved in the resource accountability procedure for units leaving Staging?
What is an essential feature for a hydrant where engines are staged during a fire incident?
What is an essential feature for a hydrant where engines are staged during a fire incident?
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Study Notes
Level 2 Staging Overview
- Level 2 Staging is typically located several blocks away from the incident scene.
- This area must be spacious enough to accommodate all anticipated units, often utilizing large parking lots.
- An estimate of eight parking spaces is required for each fire apparatus in the staging area.
- Proper layout includes safe access and egress routes along with organized traffic flow patterns.
Situations Requiring Level 2 Staging
- Established for multiple alarm incidents.
- Activated for Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) at level 2 or greater.
- Required for aircraft incidents classified as Alert III Index Level.
- Necessary for any incident that necessitates coordinated placement of multiple resources.
Personnel Management
- Personnel fulfilling Incident Command and General staff roles must report directly to the Incident Commander instead of the staging area.
- The Staging Area Manager (or Base Area Manager in High-Rise) is designated to track and document resources effectively.
- Ideally, one person from a resource unit should serve as the Staging Area Manager instead of deploying an entire unit.
High-Rise Incident Staging Protocol
- For high-rise incidents, staging should occur two floors below the fire area.
- A check-in protocol is crucial to maintain accountability for units and equipment.
- All unit operations within the staging area are supervised and coordinated.
- Requests for additional resources are relayed through the Incident Commander or Operations Section Chief.
Violent Incidents and Staging
- In violent incidents, Level I Staging is common, but Level II may be necessary as per situation assessments.
- Important considerations for staging include:
- A location at least two blocks away from the incident.
- Avoiding line-of-sight visibility.
- Ensuring rapid departure capability if required.
- The ranking Company Officer is responsible for confirming the safety of remote staging locations per law enforcement requests.
Guidelines for Fire Incidents
- Certain units are required to respond directly to fire incidents including:
- First due apparatus with a fire pump (e.g., Engine, Aerial).
- First due Rescue unit.
- First due EMS Captain and Battalion Chief.
- Other responding units should go to Level 1 Staging.
- For Level 1 Staging, Engines should be positioned near a hydrant, which must be checked for operational status.
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