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1 STAGING AREA MANAGER SELF-PACED INSTRUCTION COURSE ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE 1983

2 PREFACE This program package has been developed by the Ground Operations Section of the Incident Command System Development Committee. Ihis Committee was established as fulfillment of a contract under a FIRESCOPE Grant to the California Department of Forestry Fire Academy at lone, California. The committee was composed of the following agencies: Bureau of Land Management California Department of Forestry Los Angeles City Fire Department Los Angeles County Fire Department Orange County Fire Department Santa Barbara County Fire Department United States Forest Service

3 STAGING AREA MANAGER Self-Paced Instruction CONTENTS Preface... Introduction Course Instructions 2 Appendix: Appendix A: Final Exam and Keyed Final Exam A-l ii

4 INTRODUCTION STAGING AREA MANAGER SELF-PACED INSTRUCTION is a course designed to train individuals on a local level at their own rate to be able to perform as an effective Staging Area Manager. The instruction level is targeted towards trainees that have had little or no exposure to the functioning of a Staging Area. This course is presented entirely through a self-paced written text. Pictures, illustrations, and diagrams are used to complement the text. Progress Checks test the students' understanding as they proceed through each unit. The Final Examination, a formal closed book exam, is given by a proctor and measures the students' comprehension of the entire course material. The Course Administrator has the responsibility to administer the course to meet their agency's training needs and the trainee's needs. -1-

5 COURSE INSTRUCTIONS PREREQUISITES A. The trainee must have successfully completed the following: 1- Basic ICS (1-220). 2. One of the following: Crew Strike Team Leader, Dozer Strike Team Leader or Engine Strike Team Leader. 3. Satisfactory performance supervising a single tactical resource. B. The Course Administrator should be qualified in Operations Section activities and be familiar with all the materials in this text. II OBJECTIVES Course objectives are stated in broad terms that define what the Staging Area Manager trainee will be able to do upon the completion of this course. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Given course instruction, describe how to organize and lay out a Staging Area in accordance with the prescribed standards. Given course instruction, managing a Staging Area Given course instruction, describe and list procedures for in accordance with the text. area in accordance with prescribed text INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: UNIT 1 Staging Areas describe how to close a staging standards. Describe the organization and responsibilities of the Staging Area Manager UNIT 2 Checking In and Organizing List the information needed from a briefing. -2

6 List the kinds of temporary service and support that may be needed in a Staging Area. UNIT 3 Laying out the Staging- Area List the procedures and considerations for laying out a Staging Area. UNIT 4 Managing the Staging Area Describe how to order logistical support for personnel located at the Staging Area. Describe how to report Resource Status changes. Explain the interactions between the Staging Area Manager and the Logistics, Planning and Operations Sections. UNIT 5 UNIT 6 Closing the Staging Area List the procedures for closing a Staging Area Summary Summarize the key points of the text. III COURSE ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE This text is designed to give the Course Administrator the information they need to successfully train Staging Area Managers. Access to the Administrator's Guide must be limited to those involved in administering the course. IV TIME ELEMENT Trainees will progress at different rates through the course. A strong commitment to duty time is a critical requirement to successful completion of the course. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Due to the design of the package, materials needed are minimal: the equipment and A. Trainee workbook, Staging Area Manager Self-Paced Instruction. The Course Administrator should write their name and telephone number in the space provided in the Introduction of the Student Workbook. -3-

7 B. Paper and pencils for each trainee. VI EVALUATION A. Progress Checks have been included at the end of each unit. The Progress Checks measure whether the trainee has successfully mastered the unit objectives. Trainees should attain 100% on each Progress Check before proceeding to the next unit. The Final Progress Check is similar to the Final Exam and covers the entire course, a score of 90% is passing. B. After the trainee has completed the Final Progress Check and feels satisfied with their comprehension of the text they should contact the Course Administrator to schedule the Final Exam. The Course Administrator should establish a convenient time and place to give the Final Exam. If the trainee has not contacted the Course Administrator to take the Final Exam after a reasonable period of time, should progress. check with the trainee to monitor their they The Final Exam is given as a formal, proctored, closed-book examination. The exam should be proctored by the Course Administrator but can be delegated to other qualified individuals. The Final Exam and Keyed Exam can be found in Appendix A. The passing score on VII ADMINISTRATION the Final Exam Is 80%. The Course Administrator is responsible for identifying equipment, materials, proctors, and overall course administration to meet the needs of the agency and the trainees involved. The Course Administrator is also responsible for taking appropriate action in case of trainee failure and to properly record successful completion on agency training records and to issue certificates of course completion. -4

8 STAGING AREA MANAGER APPENDIX A FINAL EXAM AND KEYED FINAL EXAM A-l

9 3TAGING AREA MANAGER FINAL EXAMINATION POINTS 1. Your supervisor is the 2. List five of the eight duties of the Staging Area Manager. a. b. c. d. e How are Staging Areas named? 4. When the Logistics Section is fully staffed who would you contact for a fuel tender? a. b. 5. All resources on available status in the Staging Area are under the control of the

10 6. Resources are dispatched from the Staging Area at the direction of the 4 7. Resources available In the Staging Area should be able to respond within minutes As a rule of thumb, how large a parking area is required for five Type I Engine Strike Teams? 3 9. Upon closing your area, you have an ICS Form 211 and an ICS Form 214. To whom do you give these forms? a. b. 10. List two things you should do to restore the area to its pre-incident condition. a. b. 11. The primary purpose of a Staging Area is 12. List two of the three items you need to know when laying out your Staging Area. a. b.

11 13. List two activities that might be located in or near the Staging Area. a. b. 14. For questions regarding communications equipment or service, the proper Logistics Section Unit to be notified is the 15. List three of the five items of information you will need upon being dispatched to an incident. a. b. c. 16. Which incident frequencies will you need to use? a. b. c. 17. How should resources be grouped in the parking area? Where should the check-in be located? 19. Requests for signs and materials needed for the Staging Area would go to the

12 20. What are the names and numbers of the two ICS Forms you will need? 10

13 STAGING AREA MANAGER KEYED FINAL EXAMINATION POINTS 1. Your supervisor is the Operations Chief List five of the eight duties of the Staging Area Manager. a. Check-in personnel b. Request service for personnel c Respond to requests for resource assignments d. Report resource status e. Obtain fueling services f Post areas for identification and traffic control g Obtain and issue receipts for radios and other equipment h. Demobilize the Staging Area How are Staging Areas named? A landmark in the vicinity of the area 3 4. When the Logistics Section is fully staffed who would you contact for a fuel tender? Equipment Manager 4

14 5. All resources on available status in the Staging Area are under the control of the Operations Chief Resources are dispatched from the Staging Area at the direction of the Operations Chief Resources available in the Staging Area should be able to respond within 3 minutes As a rule of thumb, how large a parking area is required for five Type I Engine Strike Teams? 150' x 400f 3 9. Upon closing your area, you have an ICS Form 211 and an ICS Form 214. To whom do you give these forms? a. ICS Form Resources Unit Leader b. ICS Form Operations Chief List two things you should do to restore the area to its pre-incident condition. a. Determine pre-incident condition b. Inventory and report damage c. Ensure minor damage is repaired d. Inspect (if necessary) The primary purpose of a Staging Area is: The temporary placement of resources in anticipation of rapid assignment to operations. 3

15 12. List two of the three items you need to know when laying out your Staging Area. * Type and number of resources to be staged t>. What kind of service and support will be needed c Duration of Staging Area List two activities that might be located in or near the Staging Area. a. Medical Aid Station b. Helibase or Helispot For questions regarding communications equipment or service, the proper Logistics Section Unit to be notified is the Communications Unit Leader List three of the five items of information you will need upon being dispatched to an incident. a. Reporting location b. Communication frequency c. Radio call designator d. Travel route e. Order number Which incident frequencies will you need to use? a. Tactical b. Support c. Command 17. How should resources be grouped in the parking area? By functional assignment

16 18. Where should the check-in be located? Near the entrance to the Staging Area Requests for signs and materials needed for the Staging Area would go to the Supply Unit Leader What are the names and numbers of the two ICS Forms you will need? a- Form Check-In List b. Form Unit Log 10

17 STAGING AREA MANAGER SELF-PACED INSTRUCTION 1983 TRAINEE WORKBOOK

18 PREFACE This program package has been developed by the Ground Operations Section of the Incident Command System Development Committee. This Committee was established as fulfillment of contract under a FIRESCOPE Grant to the California Department of Forestry Fire Academy at lone, California. The committee was composed of the following agencies: Bureau of Land Management California Department of Forestry Los Angeles City Fire Department Los Angeles County Fire Department Orange County Fire Department Santa Barbara County Fire Department United States Forest Service a

19 STAGING AREA MANAGER Self-Paced Instruction CONTENTS Preface 1 Introduction and Course Instructions 2 Course Objectives Unit 1: Staging Areas 4 Unit 2: Reporting In and Organizing 12 Unit 3: Laying out the Staging Area 24 Unit 4: Managing the Staging Area 34 Unit 5: Closing the Staging Area 40 Unit 6: Summary * 46 Appendix: Appendix A: Field Operations Guide Checklist a-1 Appendix B: Check-In List (ICS 211) with Instructions 3_1 Appendix C: Unit Log (ICS 214) with Instructions c-1 li

20 STAGING AREA MANAGER INTRODUCTION AND COURSE INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of this training program is to enable you to perform as an effective Staging Area Manager on any incident ttis workbook covers the information and Skills needed to perform your tasks. to ^5 Teonn9inning y0u must have successfully completed the Basic ICS Course and one of the three Strike Team Leader Courses. This workbook assumes you have had that training and some field experience. You must also be able to understand and use the communications system being used at the incident. In the table of contents, the material is presented in units, excluding this Introduction. The last item in each unit is the Progress Check containing questions related to that unit Unit 6 contains the Summary and Final Progress Check with questions covering all the material in the entire manual. The purpose of the progress check at the end of each unit is to! l? S?ow When you are read* t0 move on? the final progress check tells you whether you are ready to take the final exam. You can compare the progress checks with the answer key Whenever you answer a question incorrectly, restudy the'text to understand why your answer was incorrect, and why the answer in the answer key was preferred. Take the final progress check after you complete Unit 6. If your score on the check is under 90%, restudy the text and try a ai?i uif you were conscientious in restudying, the 90% score should be no problem and you will be confident of succeedinq on the final examination. y Your course administrator will choose how the required final test will be administered. An 80% score on this test is the minimum passing grade. If you have any questions about the text or material, feel free to contact the course administrator. Listed below is the name of your course administrator and contact telephone number. Course Administrator Telephone Number ~~~ ~ " -1-

21 COURSE OBJECTIVES This self-paced instruction text is designed to enable you to perform as an effective Staging Area Manager. The instruction level is targeted towards students that have had little exposure to the functioning of a Staging Area. Responsibilities, procedures, and materials involved with the operation of the position are presented. More specifically, successful completion of this course means that you will be able to accomplish the following objectives: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Given course instruction describe how to organize and lay out a Staging Area in accordance with the prescribed standards. Given course instruction describe and list procedures for managing a Staging Area in accordance with the text. Given course instruction describe how to close a Staging Area in accordance with prescribed text standards. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: UNIT 1 Staging Areas Describe the organization and responsibilities of the Staging Area Manager UNIT 2 Checking In and Organizing List the information needed from a briefing. List what kinds of temporary service and support that may be needed in a Staging Area. UNIT 3 Laying out the Staging Area List the procedures and considerations for a Staging Area. laying out UNIT 4 Managing the Staging Area Describe how to order logistical support for personnel located at the Staging Area. Describe how to report Resource Status changes. -2-

22 Explain the interactions between the Staging Area Manager and the Logistics, Planning and Operations Sections. UNIT 5 Closing the Staging Area List the procedures for closing a Staging Area. UNIT 6 Summary Summarize the key points of the text. -3

23 STAGING AREA MANAGER UNIT I STAGING AREAS UNIT 1 OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to describe the organization and responsibilities of the Staging Area Manager. y _4.

24 STAGING AREAS Staging Areas will be strategically located within the incident area for the primary purpose of expediating the "available resources- from a temporary holding location, the Staging Area, to a tactical assignment. Such placement of resources will simplify the process of selecting specific resources for assignment and will minimize the time required for beginning of assigned tasks. the Staging Areas are established bv the Operations Section Chief and are managed by the Staling Area Manager. The Staging Area Manager works directly for the Operations Chief (see organization chart on next page). There will be a Staging Area Manager for each Staging Area. The Staging Area Manager is responsible for the initial check-in of all resources dispatched to a Staging Area and for notifying the Resources Unit of check-in and/or status changes. All resources within a Staging Area are under the control of the Operations Chief who should be notified when they arrive. If a Staging Area is to be in existence for some time, an Assistant Staging Area Manager may be needed. A Staging Area will normally provide facilities for vehicle parking, and may provide temporary feeding, fueling, and sanitation. These are ordered through the Logistics Section to meet specific requirements. Maintenance or sanitation facilities may be placed in a Staging Area to meet specific requirements. Staging Areas may be established, relocated, or demobilized as necessary to support incident operations. A Staging Area will be designated by using the name of a landmark in the vicinity of the area (e.g., "Cajon Campground Staging Area"). Resources in Staging Areas are on a three-minute availability or sooner as directed. Staging Areas may be collocated with other ICS facilities (Helibase, Base or Camp). The Staging Area Manager staging area which includes: manages the activities within a 1. Check-in of resources arriving at staging area (ICS Form X X ). 2. Request logistical support for personnel located at staging area. r * 3. Obtain fueling services for equipment located at staging area. 3 ^ 4. Post areas for identification and traffic control. 5. Obtain and issue receipts for radio and other equipment distributed and received at staging area. 6. Respond to requests for resource assignments. 7. Report resource status changes. 8. Demobilize Staging Area. -5-

25 INCIDENT COMMAND Information Safety -Liaison Operations Section.Staging Areas, Planning Section Resources Unit Logistics Section _ Service Branch Finance Section Time "Unit Branches Divisions "and Groups Single Resources Task Forces Strike Teams I Air Support Group Helibases Helispots -Fixed Wing (Coord.) (5-1 reporting ratio for Rasources to Branches Divisions/Groups) Operations Branch Air Attack Group Helicopter Coordination ^Air Tinker Coordinator Situation Unit Documentation Unit Demobilization Unit Technical Specialists INCIEENT OCXWAND SYSTEM Communications Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Support Branch.Supply Unit.Facilities Unit _Ground Support Unit Procurement "Unit..Compensation/Claims Unit Cost Unit

26 PROGRESS CHECK 1 This is the first progress check, covering the points discussed in the introduction and Unit 1. Answer the following questions and compare your answers with those on the answer key that follows. If you miss any questions, even one, restudy the text. To obtain 90% on the final progress check and examination, it is best to be sure you can answer all the questions in the progress check for each unit. 1. The Staging Area Manager orders logistical support throu gh 2. All resources on available status in the Staging Area are under the control of 3. Generally the Staging Areas are established by 4. Staging Areas are designated by 5. List six of the eight duties of the Staging Area Manager a. b. c. d. e. f. 6. Staging Areas may be collocated with

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28 7. The primary purpose of a Staging Area is 8. Resources available in the Staging Area should be able to respond within minutes. 9. If a Staging Area is to be in existence for some time, an may be needed. 10. What kinds of temporary service and support may be needed by the available resources in a Staging Area? a. b. c. 11. If you answer 90% of the questions correctly on this progress check, you should proceed immediately to the next section. True or False? NOW CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH THOSE ON THE NEXT PAGE AND RESTUDY THIS SECTION IF NECESSARY UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE REASONS FOR THE CORRECT ANSWERS. -9

29 PROGRESS CHECK 1 ANSWERS 1. The Staging Area Manager orders logistical support through, the Logistics Section 2. All resources on available status in the Staging Area are under the control of the Operations Chief 3. Generally the Staging Areas are established by the Operations Chief 4. Staging Areas are designated by a landmark in the vicinity of the area (e.g., "Cajon Campground Staging Area") 5. List six of the eight duties of the Staging Area Manager. a- Check-in personnel arriving at Staging Area (ICS Form 211) Request service or logistical support for located at Staging Area c Respond to requests for resource assignments d. Report resource status personnel e* Obtain fueling services for equipment located at Staging Area f Post areas for identification and traffic control g. Obtain and issue receipts for radio and other equipment distributed and received at Staging Area Demobilize the Staging Area 6. Staging Areas may be collocated with other ICS facilitie 10

30 7. The primary purpose of a Staging Area is the placement of resources in anticipation of rapid assignment to incident operations 8. Resources available in the Staging Area should be able to respond within 3 minutes or less minutes. 9. If a Staging Area is to be in existence for some time, an Assistant Staging Area Manager may be needed. 10. What kinds of temporary service and support may be needed by the available resources in a Staging Area? (Choose three). a. Food b. Fuel c. Parkinq d. Radios e. Sanitation 11. If you answer 90% of the questions correctly on this progress check, you should proceed immediately to the next section. True or False? 11

31 STAGING AREA MANAGER UNIT 2 REPORTING IN AND ORGANIZING UNIT 2 OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this unit student will be able to list the information needed from a briefing and the kinds of support and services needed at the Staging Area. 12

32 REPORTING IN AND ORGANIZING There are certain procedures that all personnel must follow when being dispatched to an incident. Record the following information: After checking order/request number travel route information communication frequency reporting location and time resource designator in at your reporting location and having been assigned as a Staging Area Manager, you should receive a briefing from the Operations Chief. The minimum information you need is: location of your Staging Area expected number and types of resources anticipated duration for use of area the need for temporary logistical service and support (fuel tender) food delivery radios sanitation and incident frequency to communicate with the Operations Chief and the Communications Center You should have Command Net communication capability, so that you can directly communicate with the Operations Chie. ef. You also may need Support Net and Division Tactical Net to communicate with the Planning Section, Logistic Section, and Divisions. Coordination with Planning and Logistic Sections is very important for reporting status changes and to order support. it will also simplify and help you do a better job. Report in at your assigned location. Check-in is the responsibility of the Resources Unit, but if check-in procedures have not been established, then you are responsible for initiating them. You will be responsible for the equipment and people checking or reporting in at your staging area and must see that the information and properly filled out Check-In List (ICS Form 211) gets to the Resources Unit on a timely basis. The Resources Unit Leader is charged with accounting for all resources on the incident and their current status: Assigned, out-of-service, or available. This information is vital for planning, demobilization, and the finance operation. A sample Check-In List (ICS Form 211) is shown on page 15. Appendix B contains a blank ICS 211 and instructions for filling. -13-

33 Acquire your work materials The Supply Unit Leader is responsible for supplying the Logistics, Planning and Finance Section kits, but if you are a qualified Staging Area Manager, you should bring with you the necessary forms and equipment to get started. As a minimum, the Field Operations Guide (ICS 420-1), Check-In List (ICS Form 211), Unit Log (ICS Form 214), pad, pencils, pens, etc. Once you have checked-in and have been briefed, start your Unit Log (ICS Form 214). A sample log is shown on page 17 and Appendix C. Unit logs must be turned in to the Operations Section Chief at the end of each operational period or upon termination of the Staging Area (whichever comes first). Upon arriving, note should be made concerning the area's condition and documented on the ICS Form 214. These notes may be used later when demobilizing the Staging Area. 14-

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36 UNIT LOG 4 UNIT NAME/DESIGNATOR NAME ICS INCIOENTNAME Cf2E-»T 5 UNIT LEADER (NAME AND POSlTtONt PERSONNEL ROSTER ASSIGNED ICS POSITION 2 DATE PREPARED.1 Time ^ 2l-8s 6 OPERATIONAL PERIOD 8* »00-l800 HOME BASE D. upper. F-i.w*-g>* re_ *ttbt 1»TAcuifc> ACCA Mfrtf. AiOSTATvQtO MT RufLTfettDgg, CUivJtg. "HME fe^gpge: 2l\)GE^i0e" f*^ Piefeo AN3fcfeIj S> M-F Lo^ pade 3 to-f. ACTIVITY LOG (CONTINUE ON REVERSE) TIME toso I035 lo^vo It l 30 t ^ 4-00 OfeMtcTD <STA4±>\t^& AS2S2V MAJOR EVENTS too-npigo opefiatioeos Ak>d Bfeaoogge uurrcy oto^^fe, _ V~*' ^ ^T-^l^l SJ^J AiO etaticto 66T UP FO U TEWQi R- ARgi>l D(6>gouno SoPCoS-T ut^cr) gfcg>utssrg3> 40 5<^*: LU<oCHe*=> CFcg?D urorr) gteaj ^ret> Hg^McBP a^bcne iq^fegpono suptttqxumrj gg^gygt) TR^PPiC COMTTgQL,/S^D PufLS^S gg.ic\jet> Sg ^nck: Uma» E>/S" LE5B T>Wio ^gj^t2tfb) >Q-029J

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38 PROGRESS CHECK 2 Answer the following questions regarding the Reporting In and Organizing of the Staging Area. Compare your answers with those in the answer key that follows. For any questions you miss, restudy the text until you are sure you would not miss that or a similar question again. 1. List the items of information you will need upon being dispatched to incident. a. b. c. d. e. 2. List six of the eight minimum items of information you will need in your briefing for Staging Area Manager. a. b. c. d. e. f. 3. Which incident Communication Nets will you need to use? -19

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40 4. List the names and numbers of the two ICS forms you will need and to whom you'd send them to. a. b. NOW CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH THOSE ON THE NEXT PAGE AND RESTUDY THIS SECTION IF NECESSARY. 21-

41 PROGRESS CHECK 2 ANSWERS 1. List the items of information you will need upon being dispatched to incident. a. Order number b. Travel route c. Communications frequency d. Reporting location and time e. Resource designator 2. List six of the eight minimum items of information you will need in your briefing for Staging Area Manager. a. Location of Staging Area b. Expected number and types of resources c Anticipated duration of Staging Area activities <3. Need for temporary logistical support e. Food delivery f. Radios g. Sanitation h. Necessary incident communications 3. Which incident Communication Nets will you need to use? a. Command Net b. Tactical Net c. Support Net 22

42 4. List the names and numbers of the two ICS forms you will need and to whom you'd send them to. a- ICS Form Check-In List Resources Unit Leader b. ICS Form Unit Log, Operations Chief 23-

43 STAGING AREA MANAGER UNIT 3 LAYING OUT THE STAGING AREA UNIT 3 OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to list the procedures for laying out a Staging Area. 24-

44 LAYING OUT THE STAGING AREA The location of the Staging Area will normally have been decided when you are assigned as the manager. Your job upon arrival will be to lay out and use the area most effectively cooperation with other functions that may already be there or shared in the area. Ideally, the Staging Area is a locally known location on the inbound route between the resources origin and the incident location. It should provide sufficient parking area, a water supply and phone lines to the Base. Some of these locations might be preplanned, but in many cases, few of these desirable traits may be present. If you know the anticipated duration of the Staging Area, expected number and type of resources, and some idea of the temporary logistical support and service needed, you can plan the layout. Think of the functions that may be necessary in the Staging Area and in what sequence they should occur. First, the resources must find the Staging Area. Sign the entrance and exit and post directional signs to assure the smooth flow of traffic, with a minimum of backing. This is especially important for large pieces of equipment like transports. Position the Check-in Recorder at or as near the entrance as possible. This will eliminate or reduce the chances of missing any incoming equipment. Identify and post signs for areas of specific activities 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. 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 the -25

45 STAGING AREA DIAGRAM EXIT 7H ENGINE PARKING [ENGINES BUS PARKING -ABUSES *L AID STATION Ji DOZER PARKING -^DOZERS SUPPLY JvL ENTRANCE ru CHECK IN "TT" FUEL AREA X HL CAJON STAGING TX NO SMOKING FUEL TENDER LANE*1 WATER TENDER LANE*2 MECHANICS 3I- 26-

46 ^!,!?vl0win9 are SOme 9uidelines for vehicle parking areas (see sketch): 1. Most engines require about a 15* x 30' parking space. 2. Heavy equipment transports require up to a 20' x 65' parkina space. ^ u,y 3. Crew transports require up to a 20' x 60 parking space. 4. Park vehicles at a 45-degree angle to reduce accidents and minimize road requirements. 5. Allow adequate access and, if necessary, turnarounds should be at least 80" in diameter. 6. As a rule of thumb, a 150' x 400' space will accommodate 5 Type I Engine Strike Teams. 2t^ 7. Remember, resources in the parking area must be arranged and ready to depart in three minutes or less for line assignments. There may be other activities and functions in your Staging Area An aid station might be set up here because of it's proximity to'the incident. This should not interfere with your operation. A Helibase or Helispot may occupy a portion of the area adjacent to your Staging Area. Coordinate the layout of your area with the Helibase or Helispot Manager to assure the following: 1. Adequate separation between the two areas to minimize noise and dust levels. Helicopter approach and departure routes are not over your area Separate routes for ground traffic to the Helibase, Helispot and staging Area. 27

47 I 00 CM I STOP ENGINE PARKING DIAGRAM r EXIT 80 FEET TYPE I STRIKE \TEAM ENGINES \ AA \ \ \ TYPE III STRIK TEAM ENGINESX ENTRANCE SINGLE ENGINES 30 FEET 20 FEET

48 PROGRESS CHECK 3 1. To plan the staging area layout, you need to know; a. b. c. In your Staging Area, you plan to provide the following: radios, fuel, check-in, food and parking, in what logical order would you lay them out? 3. What is the rule of thumb for determining the parking area required for five Type I Engine Strike Teams? ft. x ft. 4. List five signs you may need to post in the Staging Area a. b. c. d. e. 5. How should resources be grouped in the parking area? Give an example. -29-

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50 6. What other activities might be located in or near the staging area? a. b. 7. Where should the check-in be located? 8. Where should the exit from the Staging Area be located? 9. Resources in the parking area should be ready to depart within minutes. NOW CHECK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE NEXT PAGE. -31-

51 PROGRESS CHECK 3 ANSWERS 1. To plan the staging area layout, you need to k now a- Type and number of resources to be staged b# Kind of temporary service and support that will be needed c Duration of Staging Area 2. in your Staging Area, you plan to provide the following: radios, fuel, check-in, food and parking. m what logical order would you lay them out? a. Check-in at entrance b. Fueling c. Food or radio pick-up d' irking (may also be bripfjng area and traffic plan pick-up) 3. What is the rule of thumb for determining the parking area required for five Type I Engine Strike Teams? 150 ft. x 400 ft. 4. List five signs you may need to post in the Staging Area. a. b. c. Entrance Exit No smokinq (fuel area) d. Fuel Area e. Check-In f. Inspection Area g. h. Equipment pick-up Parking Area 32

52 5. How should resources be grouped in the parking area? Give an example. Resources should be grouped according to functional use. Examples: a' Engines - Strike Team Task Force, single engines b. Crew transportation c' Other - Dozer Strike Teams and other special equipment 6. What other activities might be located in or near the staging area? a. Medical Aid Station b. Helibase or Helispot 7. Where should the check-in be located? Near entrance to Staging Area 8. Where should the exit from the staging area be located? Near parking area (if possible) 9. Resources in the parking area should be ready to depart within 3 minutes. 33-

53 STAGING AREA MANAGER UNIT 4 MANAGING THE STAGING AREA UNIT 4 OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this unit student will be able to: 1. Describe how to order logistical support for the Staging Area Describe how to report Resource Status change. 3. Explain the interactions between the Staging Area Manager and the Logistics, Planning, and Operations Sections. -34

54 MANAGING THE STAGING AREA Remember, your supervisor is the Operations Chief. A primary purpose of the 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 Operations Chief. Your job is to furnish the support necessary to get them to their tactical assignment in the best condition possible and ready to perform their tasks. In order to accomplish this, you must interface with members of the Logistics and Planning Sections. The Incident Commander is responsible for everything that happens on the incident including the ordering of resources (personnel, equipment and supplies). As the incident gets larger, he may delegate the ordering responsibility to th e Logistics Chief. The single ordering source for resource s the Logistics Section. When there is a Supply Unit Leader on the incident, this is the person who will do the actual ordering. The Resource Unit Leader of the Planning Section is responsible for the current status of all resources on the incident. The Resource Unit Leader depends on the check-in system to do this. The Staging Area is one place resources may be authorized to check in. Seeing that this works is your responsibility as Staging Area Manager. A Check-in Recorder should be furnished by the Resource Unit Until the Recorders arrival, you should see that the ICS Form 211 is filled out and the information is communicated to the Resource Unit in a timely manner. At the end of the operational period, completed sheets are forwarded to the Resource Unit for the permanent file. Signs, or materials to make the signs for your area, should be ordered through channels from the Supply Unit. Mechanics to inspect rented equipment or to repair vehicles in the Staging Area will be requested from the Equipment Manager of the Ground Support Unit. If this function hasn't been established yet, the requests will go through the Logistics Chief to the Supply Unit again. If sack lunches are required, the request would go to the Food Unit Leader. If fuel is required in the Staging Area, you can request this through the Ground Support Unit Leader or the Equipment Manager, if there is one. if neither are there, go through the Logistics Chief. is 35

55 If incident traffic plans are available, these would be most helpful for the resources reporting to different areas on the incident. The Situation Unit is responsible for making the plan with input from the Ground Support Unit Leader. The Documentation Unit is responsible for reproducing copies. The Planning Section and Operations Chief are responsible for distributing these copies, but any assistance you perform helps the operation. Sanitation facilities are a must if the area will be in operation any period of time. Request these through channels. This request might go to the Facilities Unit Leader, but probably will go back to the Supply Unit. After they arrive, insure they are serviced. If there is a need for security, request it from the Facilities Unit Leader. Safety in the Staging Area is your responsibility. Lay out the area with this in mind. "No Smoking" signs must be placed around fueling area. Pick an area (if possible) with no flammable vegetation within 25 feet. Provide windshield washing equipment. Plan safe parking areas. If you need personnel to assist you, request them from the Operations Chief. Records are important. Keep up your Unit Log (ICS Form 214) for the operational period or duration of Staging Area. Record the major events and assigned people. This becomes an important document after the incident. If a medical aid station is established at your Staging Area, supervision of that function is the responsibility of the Medical Unit Leader. It will be necessary, however, to coordinate and cooperate with this medical aid station. In summary, to get the job done, you will have to coordinate, cooperate, and communicate with a number of people. You have to understand the system as it grows from a small skeleton to a full blown large incident. You can't have a "that's not my job" attitude. Your job is to run an area where resources can check-in, get the service and support they need *»s efficiently and painlessly as possible. On assignment to a portion of the incident, they should be in the best possible condition to perform their tasks and available to respond within three minutes. 36

56 PROGRESS CHECK 4 1. Your supervisor is the 2. The tactical assignment of resources in the Staging area is done by the 3. All actual ordering of personnel, equipment and supplies is done with the approval of the Logistics Chief by the 4. Requests for signs, materials, and personnel needed for th- Staging Area would finally be routed to the 5. Extra traffic maps would be found in the 6. If a medical aid station is located in the Staging Area, the operation of that unit is the responsibility of the 7. Who in the Logistics Section would arrange for a fuel tender? 8. To keep incident status current, the resources that have checked in should periodically be phoned or radioed in to the Communications center for transmittal to the 9. In keeping your unit log, ICS Form 214, you record a. b. NOW TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE AND CHECK YOUR PROGRESS. 37

57 PROGRESS CHECK 4 ANSWERS 1. Your supervisor is the Operations Chief 2. The tactical assignment of resources in the Staging area is done by the Operations Chief 3. All actual ordering of personnel, equipment and supplies is done with the approval of the Logistics Chief by the Supply Unit Leader 4. Requests for signs, materials, and personnel needed for the Staging Area would finally be routed to the Supply Unit 5. Extra traffic maps would be found in the Planning Section Documentation Unit 6. If a medical aid station is located in the Staging Area, the operation of that unit is the responsibility of the Medical Unit Leader (you are only concerned with cooperating and coordinating with the aid station) 7. Who in the Logistics Section would arrange for a fuel tender? Logistics Section/Ground Support Unit/Equipment Manager 8. To keep incident status current, the resources that have checked in should periodically be phoned or radioed in to the Communications center for transmittal to the Resources Unit 38

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59 STAGING AREA MANAGER UNIT 5 CLOSING THE STAGING AREA UNIT 5 OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to, the procedures for closing a Staging Area. list 40-

60 CLOSING THE STAGING AREA At some point during the incident, the Staging Area will have served its function. Closing the Staging Area may occur well before the demobilization process takes place. If most of the incoming resources have arrived and have been assigned incident tasks, the Staging Areas may be closed. The Staging Area will be closed or moved at the direction of the Operations Chief. The closing should be an orderly, planned process. The equipment and supplies and personnel that have been brought to the area must be returned to the proper sources or released. The fuel tender should be released to the Equipment Manager or the Ground Support Unit Leader. All communications equipment on hand should be returned to the Communications Unit, if resources in the Staging Area are being released from the incident, equipment should be collected and receipts for incident-provided equipment should be issued. Coordinate with the Supply and Communications Unit to arrange for the return of equipment and get a receipt. All receipts for issued equipment should be given to the responsible unit. An effort should be made to restore the area to its pre-incident condition. Each agency has standards and procedures to accomplish this. Generally, they all include the following: 1. Determine pre-incident condition as a baseline from which to work. 2. Review notes and unit logs for pre-incident status. 3. Inventory and report damage to the Logistics and Finance Chiefs. 4. Ensure repair of minor damage to fixed facilities to agency standards (notify Facilities Unit Leader). 5. Ensure removal of litter and debris (notify Facilities Unit Leader). 6. Request owner of property for final inspection, (if contractual agreements have been made, recommend someone from the Finance Section accompany inspection). Last, assemble and forward all records, except ICS Form 211, to the Operations Chief. The ICS Form 211 is to be forwarded to the Resources Unit. 41

61 PROGRESS CHECK 5 1. To close a Staging Area, a plan should be developed to You are closing the Staging Area. The following equipment and supplies issued on the incident have been collected and receipted or remain in your Staging Area. With whom do you coordinate to return these? Match the equipment and supplies column on the left with the ICS personnel column on the right. a. Fuel Tender A. Communications Unit b. Radios Leader c. Portable Toilets B. Equipment Manager d. Area Signs C. Facilities Leader Unit D. Logistics Chief E. Supply Unit Leader F. Operations Chief List three of the five things you should do to restore the area to its pre-incident condition. a. b. c. 42-

62 4. Upon closing, you have an ICS Form 211 and your latest Unit Log. To whom do you give these? a. 211 b For questions regarding communication equipment or service, the proper Logistics section unit is 6. If radio equipment is to be issued in the Staging Area, you are responsible for seeing that are obtained. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS ON THE NEXT PAGE. 43-

63 PROGRESS CHECK 5 ANSWERS To close a Staging Area, a plan should be developed to: a- Return the equipment, supplies, and personnel to their b proper sources or release them. Restore area to pre-incident condition. You are closing the Staging Area. The following equipment and supplies issued on the incident have been collected and receipted or remain in your Staging Area. With whom do you coordinate to return these? Match the equipment and supplies column on the left with the ICS personnel column on the right. a. Fuel Tender b. Radios c. Portable Toilets d. Area Signs A. Communications Unit Leader B. Equipment Manager C. Facilities Unit Leader D. Logistics Chief E. Supply Unit Leader F. Operations Chief 3. List three of the five things you should do to restore the area to its pre-incident condition. 3 Determine pre-incident condition b. Inventory and report damage c. Ensure minor damage is repaired (to capability) d«ensure removal of litter and debris e. Inspect (if necessary) -44-

64 4. Upon closing, you have an ICS Form 211 and your latest Unit Log, To whom do you give these? a. 211 Resources Unit b. 214 Operations Chief 5. For questions regarding communication equipment or service, the proper Logistics section unit is Unit Communications 6. If radio equipment is to be issued in the Staging Area, you are responsible for seeing that receipts are obtained. -45-

65 STAGING AREA MANAGER UNIT 6 SUMMARY UNIT 6 OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to summarize the key points of the text. 46

66 SUMMARY?J^rate9iCflly located area within an incident used for the temporary placement of resources in anticipation of an tnviz?"* *," "i1!* a sta9in9 Area. The area is located, KUiA/^SS,;?."' <*tion. Chief and managed by the There are certain procedures that you as a staaina Area Man* must follow when being dispatched to an incident 9 Jrior to 9 departure, record the following information: reporting location, designated communications frequency, radio call designator, travel route information, and order number? Upon arrival at the reporting location and having been assigned as «Staging Area Manager, you should be briefed on: location of Staging Area, expected number and types of resources anticipated duration, the need for temporary logistics ' services and support, operations frequency, and the support net frequency Determine the method of ordering resources and supplies from the Operations Chief. Report in at your assigned location. The Supply Unit Leader is lection'slt, aet XSrJii h?u??lyin9 the Lo*istics> Planning and Finance S9-?"!! Y0U the necessar* f0 s * equipment to Section Kits, but if you are a qualified Staging Area Manager, get started. Initiate your Unit Log (ICS Form 214). The location of the Staging Area will normally have been decided when you are assigned as the manager. Your job upon arrival will be to lay out and use the aria most effectively in cooperation with other functions that may already be there or will be sharing the area. Your job is to run an area where resources can check-in, get the service and support they need as efficiently and painlessly as possible, so that upon assignment to a portion of the incident, they are in the best possible condition to perform their tasks and are available to respond within three minutes. Use the following summary to assist you in managing your Staging Area. J -47-

67 Manage Staging Areas 1. Obtain Incident Action Plan and briefing from Operations Chief and identify: a. Location of Staging Area b. Expected number and type of resources to be assembled in the area c. Anticipated duration for use of the area 2. Have Operations Chief determine the method for you to order necessary resources. 3. Determine if there is a need for temporary assignment of logistics service and support (fuel tender, food delivery, sanitation) to staging area. Do you need a contractual agreement to use the area? Make notes on condition of area 4. Determine if there is a need for personnel to distribute or collect supplies and equipment, to provide traffic control and map(s). Request additional personnel through channels from the Logistics Section. 5. Check-in reporting resources; record information on Check-In List (ICS Form 211), as required, and forward information to the Resources Unit. 6. Make arrangements for temporary logistics if required by notifying Supply, Ground Support, Food and Facilities Units 7. Post Staging Area signs as required (e.g., identification, traffic control). 8. Dispatch resources at Operations Chief direction. 9. Collect activity records and incident-provided equipment from resources released from incident. 10. Issue receipts for radios received from released resources. 11. Return collected equipment to Supply Unit and Communications Unit and issue receipts. 12. Assemble and forward records at the end of each operational period. Additionally, the Field Operations Guide (ICS-420-1) includes a brief positional check-list for Staging Area Managers (see Appendix A-l). 48-

68 The closing of a Staging Area should be an orderly, planned process. The equipment, supplies, and personnel that have been brought to the area must be returned to the proper sources or released. An effort should be made to restore the area to it's pre-incident condition. WHEN YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH ALL THE MATERIAL IN THIS TEXT TURN THE PAGE AND COMPLETE THE FINAL PROGRESS CHECK. 49-

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70 FINAL PROGRESS CHECK POINTS 1. All resources on available status in the Staging Area are under the control of Resources available in the Staging Area should be able to respond within minutes List five of the eight duties of the Staging Area Manager. a. b. c. d. e The primary purpose of a Staging Area is: 5. List four of the five items of information you will need upon being dispatched to an incident. a. b. c. d

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72 6. Which incident frequencies will you need to use? 7. What are the names and numbers of the two ICS Forms you will need? a. b. 8. As a rule of thumb, how large a parking area is required for five Type I Engine Strike Teams? 9. List two of the three items you need to know when laying out your Staging Area. a. b. 10. How should resources be grouped in the parking area? Give an example: a. b. c. 11. List two activities that might be located in or near the Staging Area. -53

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74 12. Where should the check-in be located? Your supervisor is When the Logistics Section is fully staffed who would you contact for a fuel tender? Requests for signs, materials, and personnel needed for the Staging Area would go to the For questions regarding communications equipment or service, the proper Logistics Section Unit to be notified is the 17. Upon closing your area, you have an ICS Form 211 and an ICS Form 214. To whom do you give these forms? a. b. 18. Resources are dispatched from the Staging Area at the direction of the. 19. How are Staging Areas named? 20. List two things you should do to restore the area to its pre-incident condition. -55

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76 FINAL PROGRESS CHECK ANSWERS POINTS 1. All resources on available status in the Staging Area are under the control of Operations Chief Resources available in the Staging Area should be able to respond within 3 minutes List five of the eight duties of the Staging Area Manager. a. Check-in personnel b. Request service for personnel c< Respond to requests for resource assignments d. Report resource status e. Obtain fueling services f Post areas for identification and traffic control 9 Obtain and issue receipts for radios and other equipment h. Demobilize the Staging Area The primary purpose of a Staging Area is: The temporary placement of resources in anticipation of rapid assignment to operations. 3 57'