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Who is responsible for reviewing the staging procedures annually?
Who is responsible for reviewing the staging procedures annually?
What is the maximum distance a staging area should be from the dispatched location?
What is the maximum distance a staging area should be from the dispatched location?
What should all responding units do upon arrival at the staging area?
What should all responding units do upon arrival at the staging area?
When should units remain at the staging area until?
When should units remain at the staging area until?
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What should be done if a prior arriving unit did not voice their staging location?
What should be done if a prior arriving unit did not voice their staging location?
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What distinguishes how units should respond to a staging area?
What distinguishes how units should respond to a staging area?
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Who determines if staging procedures are required?
Who determines if staging procedures are required?
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What is the maximum time units should remain at the staging area?
What is the maximum time units should remain at the staging area?
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What should be considered when determining the staging area location?
What should be considered when determining the staging area location?
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How should units respond to the staging area?
How should units respond to the staging area?
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What communication is required upon staging arrival?
What communication is required upon staging arrival?
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What action should remaining units take if any unit is cleared into the scene?
What action should remaining units take if any unit is cleared into the scene?
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What role does North Comm/TECC play during the incident?
What role does North Comm/TECC play during the incident?
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What happens if the response units exceed a specific timeframe at the staging area?
What happens if the response units exceed a specific timeframe at the staging area?
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How does the distance for staging location change based on the situation?
How does the distance for staging location change based on the situation?
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What is the responsibility of the Fire Chief regarding the staging procedures?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Chief regarding the staging procedures?
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Which factor can influence how far the staging area should be from the dispatched location?
Which factor can influence how far the staging area should be from the dispatched location?
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What communication protocol must responding units follow when arriving at the staging area?
What communication protocol must responding units follow when arriving at the staging area?
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What action is required if a unit is cleared into the scene before other units arrive?
What action is required if a unit is cleared into the scene before other units arrive?
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What is the primary responsibility of North Comm/TECC during an emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of North Comm/TECC during an emergency incident?
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Why should units be staged far enough that they are not visible from the scene?
Why should units be staged far enough that they are not visible from the scene?
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What action must units take if they hear a prior arriving unit has not voiced their staging location?
What action must units take if they hear a prior arriving unit has not voiced their staging location?
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How does North Comm/TECC ensure proper documentation during an incident?
How does North Comm/TECC ensure proper documentation during an incident?
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What must responding personnel do if staging procedures are determined to be necessary?
What must responding personnel do if staging procedures are determined to be necessary?
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Study Notes
Staging Procedures for Spring Fire Department
- Purpose: To provide information and procedures for Spring Fire Department personnel responding to emergency medical service incidents involving staging.
- Scope: All Spring Fire Department personnel are responsible for following these procedures.
- Review: The Fire Chief or designee reviews this guideline annually.
- Staging Determination: North Comm/TECC determines if staging procedures are necessary based on information from the 911 call.
- Staging Notification: North Comm/TECC notifies responding units via radio to stage for law enforcement.
- TAC Channel: A dedicated TAC Channel is assigned by North Comm/TECC for the incident.
- Non-Emergency Response: Units respond non-emergency to a staging area determined by the apparatus officer or incident commander.
- Staging Area Proximity: The staging area should be within 0.5 miles of the dispatched location, but this distance can be increased based on threats to responders and available safe staging areas.
- Emergency Traffic: If any unit is cleared into the scene before others arrive, all remaining units shall upgrade to emergency traffic.
- Staging Location Communication: All responding units communicate their staging location via radio. The location should be out of sight from the scene.
- Verbalizing Staging Location: Units must announce their location verbally upon arrival at the staging area using the phrase "staged at (give location)."
- Prior Unit Staging Location: If a prior arriving unit is staged but did not announce their location, responding units should identify their location using mapping software and stage at the same location.
- Staying at the Staging Area: Units remain at the staging area until cleared by North Comm/TECC or law enforcement units on scene.
- North Comm/TECC Responsibilities: North Comm/TECC maintains contact with law enforcement, provides fire and EMS unit staging locations, and documents time references.
- Maximum Staging Time: Units stay at the staging area for a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of dispatch.
Spring Fire Department Staging Procedures
- Purpose: To provide information and procedures for Spring Fire Department personnel when responding to medical emergencies requiring staging.
- Scope: All Spring Fire Department personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with the procedures.
- Review: The Fire Chief or designee reviews these guidelines annually to ensure accuracy.
- Staging Determination: North Comm/TECC determines the need for staging based on information from the 911 call.
- Staging Notification: North Comm/TECC notifies responding units via radio to stage for law enforcement.
- TAC Channel: North Comm/TECC assigns a dedicated TAC Channel for communication during the incident.
- Response: Units respond non-emergency to a staging location, determined by the apparatus officer or incident commander.
- Staging Distance: The staging area should generally be within 0.5 miles of the dispatched location, but may be increased based on threat levels.
- Emergency Traffic: If units are cleared into the scene before others arrive, remaining units upgrade to emergency traffic.
- Staging Location Communication: All responding units communicate their staging location via radio. The location should be distant enough to be out of sight from the scene.
- Staging Confirmation: Units confirm arrival at the staging area via radio, stating "staged at (location)."
- Prior Unit Staging: If a prior unit is staged but did not announce their location, subsequent units find and stage at the same location using mapping software.
- Staging Duration: Units remain at the staging area until cleared by either North Comm/TECC or law enforcement on-scene.
- North Comm/TECC Responsibilities: North Comm/TECC maintains contact with law enforcement, provides Fire and EMS unit staging locations, and documents all time references.
- Maximum Staging Duration: Units remain at the staging area for a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of dispatch.
Staging Procedures for Spring Fire Department
- Purpose: To provide clear guidelines for Spring Fire Department personnel responding to emergency medical incidents requiring staging.
- Scope: Applies to all Spring Fire Department personnel.
- Review: Fire Chief or designee will review the guideline annually for accuracy.
- Decision-Making: North Comm/TECC determines if staging is necessary based on the 911 call information and communicates to responding units.
- Staging Area Selection: The staging area location is determined by the apparatus officer or incident commander.
- Proximity to Incident: Aim for a staging area no less than 0.5 miles from the dispatched location.
- Threat Assessment: This distance may be increased considering the threat level to responders and availability of secure staging areas.
- Emergency Traffic: If any unit is cleared into the scene before others arrive, all remaining units should switch to "emergency traffic."
- Communication: All responding units must communicate their staging location via radio. The location should be far enough away to be unseen from the scene.
- Arrival Confirmation: Upon arrival at the staging location, units should verbalize "staged at (location name)" over the radio.
- Prior Unit Location: If a prior arriving unit is staged but did not announce their location, responding units should reference mapping software to determine the staging location.
- Clearance into Scene: Units remain at the staging area until cleared by North Comm/TECC or law enforcement on-scene.
- North Comm/TECC Role: North Comm/TECC should stay in contact with law enforcement, provide the staging location information of Fire and EMS units, and document all time references.
- Maximum Staging Time: Units should remain at the staging area for a maximum of 30 minutes from dispatch time.
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This quiz covers the staging procedures for Spring Fire Department personnel in responding to emergency medical service incidents. It outlines the roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols that ensure effective staging during emergencies. Understanding these procedures is crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency during incidents.
