Staging Areas and Tactical Resource Reserves

19 Questions

Which designation refers to the back of a building?

Division Charlie

How are corners referred to in the designation?

By using the two adjoining sides

What is the phonetic designation used for radio communications?

Alpha

According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, what is the purpose of the Base area?

To provide a designated area for deployed units to stand-by

What is the Buddy System in firefighter safety?

A system that requires firefighters to operate with a partner

According to state law, how many responders must be on-scene before engaging in operations involving entry into an IDLH environment?

Four responders

What is the purpose of the Two-in/Two-out provision in firefighter safety?

To provide assistance or rescue to the entry team

Which area provides a controlled area for managing a reserve resource pool of personnel and equipment?

Staging Area

What is the purpose of the Base Area?

To serve as a designated area removed from the incident scene where responding units standby until they are assigned

What is the sequence in which Park, Temporary Staging, Staging Area, and Base are applied?

Park, Temporary Staging, Staging Area, Base

What is the role of the Base Area Manager?

To coordinate with the Staging Area Manager to ensure that adequate resources are kept available in Base

According to the text, when can firefighters exercise the Two-in/Two-out exemption?

When there is a compelling evidence of a Known Rescue within an IDLH space

What is the definition of a 'Known Rescue' according to the text?

A situation where there is compelling evidence of a trapped and viable victim

What is the meaning of 'Unknown if Occupied' according to the text?

A situation where it has not been confirmed that all occupants are accounted for and clear of the IDLH atmosphere

What is required for firefighters to exercise the Two-in/Two-out exemption?

Three qualified responders on the scene, with two inside and one outside

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Park' in the context of resource management at an incident scene?

The act of temporarily holding units just short of the incident scene during the initial stages of an incident.

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Temporary Staging' in the context of resource management at an incident scene?

A temporary location designated at the incident scene where available resources are pooled for ready deployment.

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Division' in the context of assigning a division at an incident scene?

An organizational level responsible for a specific functional assignment at an incident.

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Group' in the context of assigning a group at an incident scene?