Section 2 - Apparatus Staging Flashcards
When normal fireground SOGs apparatus positioning is not practical or applicable
Stage in the Line of Approach
Where the exact location of the incident is unknown or unconfirmed
Stage in the Line of Approach
On an incident where no written SOG exists
Stage in the Line of Approach
Consider this when there is ample evidence that the situation is minor in nature and/or under control.
Level 1 Staging
In hydranted area, staging in the line of approach will be where?
Two blocks away from the reported incident location without committing to the block
The 5th engine on a non-hydrant, when ordered to stage in the line of approach, will do the following?
Continue to report to the fill-site
When ordered to level 1 stage, in a hydranted area, which units will take their assigned positions, enter the structure, and perform their assigned duties?
1st Engine and 1st Truck
When ordered to level 1 stage, in a non-hydranted area, which units will take their assigned positions, enter the structure, and perform their assigned duties?
1st Engine & 2nd Engines, 1st Truck, and 1st Tanker
(________) Is the designation of a formal staging area, under the direction of a staging manager.
Level II staging
If command does not designate a staging manager, who will assume that assignment?
1st due engine officer of the 2nd alarm units
2nd alarm companies, reporting to the level 2 staging area, shall respond on the staging channel & monitor the fireground channel for what reason?
For situational awareness
The staging manager will notified command/operations on the tactical channel of their arrival at the staging location & maintain a list of (______)
companies available in the staging area
As the staging manager, when assigning (relaying an assignment) a company from the staging area, what information should you provide them with?
- The location and area of operations
- Objective to be accomplished or task to perform
- Who are they to report to (Branch, Division, Group supervisor)
What tasks do you take if staging is NOT annouced?
Perform their duties as described in the SOG