203.01.12 Staging

Question 1

Units assigned in their direction of travel, uncommitted,
approximately one (1) or two (2) blocks from the scene. Apparatus will not pass their last tactical objective when staging. Engine Companies will not pass their last hydrant and Ladder Companies will not pass the last access point to the building.

Answer 1

Level 1 Staging

Question 2

On Deck (Forward Staging)

Answer 2

This position may be located very close to
the entry point of the “hazard zone”. When assigned “On Deck” you are awaiting an assignment outside of but close to the hazard zone for quick deployment without being on air. “On Deck” will reduce the number of people in an area (standing on the steps inside the building). This also
prevents individuals from wasting their air supply before receiving an assignment.

Question 3

Is a timely and efficient means of air replacement and rehydration with the intent of going back to work as soon as possible. This
is different than Rehab where vitals and an extended rest period occurs.

Answer 3

Recycle

Question 4

One-Alarm Structure Fire Response (staging):

Answer 4

1. Report directly to the address
   a. First (1st) and Second (2nd) arriving Engine Companies
   b. First (1st) arriving Truck Company
   c. First (1st) arriving District Chief
2. Level 1 Staging
   a. Second Truck Company
   b. Heavy Rescue Company
   c. Second District Chief
   d. RAT Company
   e. Safety Engine
   f. EMS Units
   g. Examples of Radio Communication:
   i. “Ladder 23 Level 1, 2nd Truck.”
   ii. Engine 32 Level 1, 3rd Engine.”

Question 5

Still Alarm Responses:

Answer 5

1. Level 1 Staging
   a. Second arriving Truck Company
   b. Heavy Rescue Company
2. Confirmed fires, Dispatch will automatically upgrade to full One-Alarm
   response.

Question 6

Extra Alarm Responses:

Answer 6

1. Level 2 Staging

Question 7

Staged Companies will await direction from:

Answer 7

Command

Question 8

All confirmed “working fires” the RAT and Safety engine will:

Answer 8

stage apparatus and begin procedure directed responsibilities. They shall
announce this on the fireground channel.

Question 9

On-Deck companies shall never:

Answer 9

self-deploy and go to work outside of Command. This will be considered “free-lancing”

Question 10

Recycled Companies may be requested by the Incident Commander to:

Answer 10

go back into the building to perform tasks or be placed “On Deck”

Question 11

What options does the Incident Commander have when directing the remainder of the first alarm companies to come forward and respond in?

Answer 11

a. The IC can assign specific tasks for the third Engine Company,
second Ladder Company and the Heavy Rescue Company to
perform.
b. If no initial tasks are needed to be performed, can place these
companies “On Deck”.
c. Must assign a task, objective and location when assigning
companies. For example, “Command to Truck 23 (second truck),
complete a primary search of the 3rd floor.”