Level I Staging

Question 1

The ____ responding directly to the scene and operating to the best advantage.

Answer 1

First engine company

Question 2

The ____ truck company responding directly to the scene and placing the apparatus to the best advantage, generally at the ____.

Answer 2

First, front of the building

Question 3

The ____ arriving engine company ____ (if
in an area covered by hydrants) in preparation of ____ into the scene and/or supplying ____ system.

Answer 3

Second, responding to the nearest fire hydrant, laying a supply line, sprinkler/sandpipe

Question 4

All other units (regardless of alarm) will stage in their direction of travel, uncommitted, _____ from the scene until assigned by Command a position at the scene.

Answer 4

Approximately one block

Question 5

Staging site should provide for ____ with regard to ____.

Answer 5

Maximization of tactical options; access, direction of travel, water to supply

Question 6

Staged companies or units will, in normal response situations, ____, identify that they are 10-23, _____.

Answer 6

report company designation, standing by their location

Question 7

When two engine companies arrive simultaneously on the scene, one of them must ____.

Answer 7

Assume responsibility of first arriving engine