205.06A STAGING SECTOR

Question 1

Implementation of Level II staging automatically requires the implementation of a _____ _____ Officer.

Answer 1

“Staging Sector”

Question 2

The first company to arrive at the designated staging location will automatically become the _______ _______..

Answer 2

staging officer

Question 3

Where the first company to staging is a ladder company, Staging Sector responsibilities should be transferred to an ________ officer upon his arrival on the scene.

Answer 3

engine company

Question 4

The staging officer will be responsible for the These 9 functions:

Answer 4

1. Locate an area of adequate size
2. Transmit the staging area location to Command
3. Coordinate with the Police Department to block off staging area.
4. Ensure that all apparatus is parked for quick exit.
5. Maintain a log of companies available in the staging area
6. Maintain crews in a ready state with their apparatus.
7. Provide progress reports to Command indicating # and type of units available.
8. Assume a visible position. This will be accomplished by leaving the red lights operating on the staging officers apparatus and by wearing a sector vest.
9. Assign staged companies to incident per Command’s direction.

Question 5

Describe the process in which a company in level II staging is assigned to an incident.

Answer 5

When directed by Command, the Staging Officer will verbally assign companies to report to specific sectors, telling them where and to whom to report. Staging will then advise Command of the specific unit assigned. Command will advise each sector officer the companies being assigned to the sector. The receiving Sector Officer may then communicate directly with the company by radio.

Question 6

During major incidents where Sections are implemented, the Staging Sector will be working under the direction of the ________.

Answer 6

Logistics Section Officer