36 Questions
Where is Level 1 Staging typically located?
At a development entrance or several streets from the incident
Who has the authority to alter the Level 1 Staging procedure?
The Incident Commander
What is the recommended type of location for Level 2 Staging?
Large parking lots like The Kennel Club or Walmart
How many parking spaces are typically required for each fire apparatus in Level 2 Staging?
Eight (8) parking spaces
Where should Aircraft incidents that are Alert III Index Level 4 be staged?
Level 2 Staging
Who should the Staging Area Manager report directly to?
Incident Commander
What is the recommended location for staging Aerials and Tenders on fire incidents?
At a hydrant
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of a remote staging location if requested by Law Enforcement?
Staging Area Manager
In a high-rise incident, where should staging of resources be located?
Two floors below the fire
Who should Fire Rescue personnel report directly to when fulfilling Incident Command and General staff positions?
Incident Commander
What should the Staging Area Manager establish to maintain accountability of units, personnel, and equipment?
Check-in procedure
When should the Staging Area Manager request additional resources?
Through the Incident Commander
Where should Engines stage at a fire incident?
At a hydrant in close proximity to the incident
Where should the first due EMS Captain respond to in a fire incident?
The incident scene
What is the term for the staging of resources prior to entering the incident scene in a high-rise incident?
Base
Who should the Staging Area Manager supervise and coordinate within the staging area?
All activities
What is the term for the staging of resources prior to entering the incident scene in a high-rise incident?
Base
Where should the first due apparatus with a fire pump stage at a fire incident?
At a hydrant in close proximity to the incident
Who should the Staging Area Manager report directly to?
Incident Commander
Where should Aircraft incidents that are Alert III Index Level 4 be staged?
Level 1 Staging
Where should Engines stage at a fire incident?
At a hydrant in close proximity to the incident
Who has the authority to alter the Level 1 Staging procedure?
Incident Commander
What should Fire Rescue personnel consider when selecting an appropriate site for Level 1 Staging on fire incidents?
Stage at least two blocks from the incident
When should the Staging Area Manager request additional resources?
Through the Incident Commander, or Operations Section Chief if established
What is the recommended location for staging Aerials and Tenders on fire incidents?
Not at a hydrant, but at a location to allow rapid deployment while allowing for regular vehicular access
Where should Fire Rescue personnel stage at a high-rise incident?
Two floors below the fire
What is the purpose of Level 1 Staging?
To declare an appropriate staging location for immediate deployment
Where is Level 1 Staging typically located?
At a development entrance or several streets from the incident
Who has the authority to alter the Level 1 Staging procedure?
The Incident Commander
What is the recommended location for Level 2 Staging?
Large parking lots like The Kennel Club or Walmart
What does the Level 2 Staging area layout need to have?
Adequate access routes, egress routes, and traffic flow patterns
When should units in Level 1 Staging leave their position?
When directed by the Incident Commander or Communication Center
Who should the Staging Area Manager report directly to?
The Incident Commander
What is the term for the staging of resources prior to entering the incident scene in a high-rise incident?
High-rise staging
Where should Engines typically stage at a fire incident?
At the incident scene
What should the Staging Area Manager establish to maintain accountability of units, personnel, and equipment?
A check-in system
Test your understanding of Level 1 Staging procedures for emergency response with this quiz. Assess your knowledge of identifying and declaring appropriate staging locations, resource deployment, and multiple company responses to fire incidents.
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