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1Wildfire Training Solutions, Staging Area Manager

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Agenda4 Hour review of the responsibilities of the Staging Area manager during initial and extended attack. Not a Staging Area manager Class. Tag, You’re IT!!!!!

Instructor Introductionwww.wildfiretrainingsolutions.com

LogisticsBathrooms, cell phones, breaks.

Participant IntroductionsWho are you and why are you here?

MaterialsJ-236 Staging Area Manager Job Aid, Fireline Handbook

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What Is A Staging Area? Staging areas are established for temporary location of available emergency

responder resources. A Staging Area can be any location in which personnel, supplies, and equipment can be temporarily housed or parked while awaiting operational assignment. Staging Areas may include temporary feeding, fueling, and sanitation services for emergency crews like Wildland firefighters or Ground Search and Rescue.

Staging areas are established by the Operations Section Chief to enable positioning of and accounting for resources not immediately assigned. The Operations Section Chief assigns a manager for each Staging Area, who checks in all incoming resources, dispatches resources at the Operations Section Chief’s request, and requests Logistics Section Support, as necessary, for resources located in the Staging Area.

Personnel check in with the Resources Unit at the Staging Area, while supplies and equipment are checked in with the Supply Unit. If neither of these functions is activated, resources report to the Staging Area Manager for direction.


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What Is A Staging Area Manager? The Staging Area Manager - is responsible for managing all activities within a Staging

Area.

The major responsibilities of the Staging Area Manager are:

Proceed to Staging Area.

Establish Staging Area layout.

Determine any support needs for equipment, feeding, sanitation and security.

Establish check-in function as appropriate.

Post areas for identification and traffic control.

Request maintenance service for equipment at Staging Area as appropriate.

Respond to request for resource assignments. (Note: This may be direct from the Operations Section Chief (OPS) or via the Incident Communications Center.)

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What Is A Staging Area Manager? (Continued)

Obtain and issue receipts for radio equipment and other supplies distributed and received at Staging Area.

Determine required resource levels from the OPS.

Advise the OPS when reserve levels reach minimums.

Maintain and provide status to Resource Unit of all resources in Staging Area.

Maintain Staging Area in orderly condition.

Demobilize Staging Area in accordance with the Incident Demobilization Plan.

Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, Unit Log).


http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/ics/pdf/ics214.pdf

What Is A Staging Area Manager? (Continued)


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In summary, to get the job done, the STAM needs to coordinate, cooperate, and communicate with a number of people. The STAM has to

enlarge the staging area as dictated by the OSC. One cannot have a “that’s not my job” attitude and be an effective STAM. The staging area

manager’s job is to run an area where resources can check in, get the service and support they need as efficiently and painlessly as possible,

and get to an assignment on the incident quickly. All resources should be in the best possible condition to perform their tasks and available to

respond within three minutes when they are located in a staging area. (pg. 36, J-236)

STAM Kit, Suggested Items

Personal Items:Proof of Incident qualifications (Red

Card) Position Task book Fireline Handbook Appropriate Clothing Food, Water



Documentation Forms: ICS 211, Check-in List ICS 213, General Message ICS 214, Unit Log ICS 226, Individual Performance Rating Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket Crew Time Report Emergency Firefighter Time Report Agency specific forms


STAM Kit, Suggested ItemsMiscellaneous Items (optional):

Assorted pens, pencils, felt tip markers, highlighters, thumb tacks, string tags, pads of paper, clipboard, masking/strapping tape, duct tape, envelopes, surveyor flagging, file system supplies, hole punch, scissors, etc.

Programmable radio/batteries Calculator Flashlight/Headlamp (extra batteries) Camera



Tape measure Insect repellent Local area/Incident maps Road atlas Shoe polish, white, water base with applicator Stick on numbers Cell phone Local telephone directory STAM Vest

What else can you think of?


Staging Trailer Thoughts

Large enough Protect personnel from the elements Chairs, tables Shade, water proof Lighting Dry erase board Generator Extension cords


Staging Trailer Thoughts(Continued)

File boxes, forms, pencils, pens Signage Water, food, coolers Large and small maps Staging area map Security needs Other items?


Gather all available information necessary to accurately assess incident; make appropriate decisions about

immediate needs and actions including:

Type of incident Planned operations (burnout operations, water

handling operations) Number of staging areas Resources committed Current situation status Expected duration of incident Terrain Weather (current and expected)

(page 8, J-236)


GET A BRIEFING!It should include:

Copy of Incident Action Plan (IAP). Incident strategies, how staging fits in, and location of

staging area. Assigned resources in place and their location. Expected resources and estimated time of arrival. Resource contact information (radio frequency, cell

phone number). Authorized personnel who may order resources out of

staging.


GET A BRIEFING!It should include:

Length and number of operational periods anticipated. Names and locations of key overhead (facilities,

supply, and ground support, subordinate staging area personnel). Items needed to run the staging area (toilets, drinking

water, food, personnel). Checklist of ordering procedures, including chain of

command for ordering resources, supplies and services. Contingencies (staffing needs for 24 hour coverage,

additional STAMs or assistant).


Remember!You are responsible for asking

adequate questions that will allow

satisfactory completion of all job

aspects. There are no stupid

questions!(page 9, J-236)


How Big Should It Be? Initial Attack? Extended Attack? Are agreements in place? Is it secure? Does it need to be? Proximity to the Incident Multiple Staging Areas? Check In, Inspections, Food, Water,

Bathroom Facilities, Repairs, Lights, Maps, Communications, Information Flow


Initial Attack Confined to one operational period (not

including mop up) Possible multiple Staging Areas for access to

incident or arrival of resources from outside agencies

Resources will not be staged indefinitely Agreements probably not needed Inspect site (kinda like your renting a car).

Document original condition of site Ingress/Egress


The following are some guidelines for vehicle parking areas: (page 29, J-236)

Most engines require about a 15' x 30‘ parking space.

Heavy equipment transports require up to a 20' x 65' parking space.

Crew transports require up to a 20' x 60‘ parking space.

Park vehicles at a 45-degree angle to reduce accidents and minimize road requirements.


The following are some guidelines for vehicle parking areas: (page 29, J-236)

Allow adequate access and, if necessary, turnarounds should be at least 80' in diameter.

As a rule, a 150' x 400' space will accommodate five Type 1 engine strike teams.

Remember, resources in the parking area must be arranged and ready to depart in three minutes or less for line assignments.


MANAGING THE STAGING AREA

The Staging Area Manager’s (STAM) supervisor is

the Incident Commander or the Operations Section Chief (OSC). The purpose of a staging area is to

expedite the “available resources” from a temporary holding location, the staging area, to a tactical

assignment. These resources are under the control of the OSC. The STAM’s job is to furnish the support

necessary to get resources to their tactical assignment in the best condition possible, ready to perform their

tasks.(page 33, J-236)


Scenario A structure fire on Canary Ct. has spread to the surrounding open space and is heavily involved in the

trees and moving South. Elizabeth, Kiowa and Franktown have begun suppression efforts. The Chief of Elizabeth Fire is the IC and has broken the fire into

3 Divisions. All 3 districts have exhausted agency resources and mutual aid has been requested. You have been tasked by the IC to select and set up a Staging Area for incoming resources. The fire is at 500 acres and growth has slowed but suppression

and mop up will go into the night. It is anticipated the fire will be contained and controlled in the first

operational period. Its Monday, March 4th, 1200.Wildfire Training Solutions, Staging Area Manager

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ScenarioResources committed:

6 Type 6 Brush Trucks

4 Type 1 Engines

4Type 2 Tenders

1 Medic Unit

Incoming Resources:

10 Type 6 Brush Trucks

10 Type 1 Engines

5 Type 2 Tenders

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Where do you want staging?

Whatcha Ya Gonna Do?



ALL RISK INCIDENTS

Staging Area Examples


Council Bluffs, Iowa, June, 2011

Lessons Learned

All Fire Departments do not understand ICSStick to the proper definitions, i.e collection areas, staging areasYou can’t just park you’re s**t anywhereAgreements, either pre or during.Pre and post inspection of sitesDo a run through if possibleBe honest in the evaluation of your staging areaThink outside the box and who can help with your needs

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Large Staging Areas


Large Staging Area Considerations

Most likely an extended incident Multi agency with specialized equipment Communication challenges Leadership challenges Space challenges Environmental challenges Support challenges The STAM responsibilities are still the same!


Large Staging Area Considerations(Continued)

Identify and post signs for areas of specific activity

in some sort of logical manner. Services

necessary in a staging area may include: fueling

and water, mobile equipment maintenance and

inspections, equipment and supply issue, feeding,

sanitation, medical services, parking, and security.

Remember, staging areas are not camps.

Therefore, facilities for sleeping, showers, and

other similar long duration needs are not provided.

(page 28, J-236)


Large Staging Area Considerations(Continued)

When laying out the staging area, remember to consider the incompatibility of certain activities. For example: Do not place

sanitation facilities adjacent to the feeding area. Do place vehicle inspection areas so the smooth and safe flow of traffic is not

compromised. Also, consider locating parking areas as near the exits as possible.

Similar resources in a staging area should be grouped by functional use (engine strike teams and single engines are in one area, crew

transportation in a separate area, and other equipment in still another area). Task forces and strike teams should be positioned

as a unit.

(Same theory applies for small staging areas)(page 28, J-236)


Closing The Staging Area

Rehabilitate staging area If possible, inspect area with owner Document any issues in case of claims Return or consolidate all supplies Forward all documentation to supervisor Demobilize resources in staging and document


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