205.06 Staging Levels I & II

Question 1

What is the staging basic operational approach?

Answer 1

Standard system of initial placement for responding apparatus, personnel & equipment before tactical activities

Question 2

Level 1 & 2 procedures will____________?

Answer 2

• prevent excessive apparatus congestion @ the scene
• allow time for command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies
• place apparatus in an uncommitted location close to the immediate scene to facilitate more effective assignment by command
• reduces radio traffic during the critical initial stages of the incident
• allow command to formulate and implement a plan without undue confusion and pressure
• provides a resource pool from which command may assign units & resources at his/her leisure

Question 3

How many staging levels are there?

Answer 3

2, Level 1 Staging, Level 2 Staging

Question 4

Level 1 staging is in effect for all incidents with?

Answer 4

3 or more companies responding

Question 5

For fires / Haz Mat / Special ops incidents which units go on-scene immediately rather than staging?

Answer 5

1st arriving Engine, ladder, BC

Question 6

Where should you stage for level one staging?

Answer 6

direction of travel, uncommitted, approximately one block from scene

Question 7

For Medical emergencies, the first arriving ALS unit reports directly to the scene and places apparatus where?

Answer 7

location to provide max access for support and not impede on movement of other units

Question 8

T/F For medical emergencies/incidents, the first arriving Rescue reports directly to the scene?

Answer 8

true

Question 9

If staged companies observe critical tactical needs, they will advise ____?

Answer 9

Command

Question 10

Level 2 staging is utilized when command?

Answer 10

desires to maintain a reserve or resources on-scene & centralized resources are required

Question 11

What does level 2 staging require?

Answer 11

Staging sector Officer

Question 12

When activating Level 2 staging, _____ will give an approximate location for staging area and request a separate radio channel

Answer 12

Command

Question 13

Staging area (2) should be some distance away from Command Post and emergency scene to?

Answer 13

reduce site congestion but close enough for prompt response

Question 14

In Level 2 staging, are warning lights on or off?

Answer 14

Off, until assigned incident site duties