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S-236S-236STAMSTAM
Staging Area ManagerStaging Area Manager
Command
Operations Logistics PlanningFinance/Admin
STAM
The Staging Area Manager Position is part of the Operations
Section and generally reports to the Operations Section Chief.
Presentation Topics:
STAM Kit
MOBILIZATION
INCIDENT ACTIVITIES
LAYING OUT A STAGING AREA
MANAGING A STAGING AREA
STAM Kit
STAM KitSTAM Kit
Obtain and Assemble Materials Needed for Obtain and Assemble Materials Needed for KitKit
Kit will be assembled and prepared prior to Kit will be assembled and prepared prior to receiving an assignment. Kit will contain receiving an assignment. Kit will contain critical items needed for functioning critical items needed for functioning during the first 48 hours. Kit will be easily during the first 48 hours. Kit will be easily transportable and within agency weight transportable and within agency weight limitation. Web gear or briefcase (not limitation. Web gear or briefcase (not both) should not exceed 20 poundsboth) should not exceed 20 pounds
•Proof of Incident qualifications (Red Card)
•Position Task book
•Fireline Handbook (FIRESCOPE FOG)
•Unit Identifiers
•Mnemonics Data Table
STAM Kit
Documentation FormsDocumentation Forms
ICS 211, Check-in ListICS 211, Check-in List ICS 213, General MessageICS 213, General Message ICS 214, Unit LogICS 214, Unit Log ICS 226, Individual Performance Rating ICS 226, Individual Performance Rating OF-297, Emergency Equipment Shift TicketOF-297, Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket SF-261, Crew Time Report and/or OF-288 SF-261, Crew Time Report and/or OF-288
Emergency Firefighter Time ReportEmergency Firefighter Time Report Agency specific forms (OES, CDF, etc.)Agency specific forms (OES, CDF, etc.)
Miscellaneous StuffMiscellaneous Stuff Assorted pens, pencils, felt tip markers, Assorted pens, pencils, felt tip markers,
highlighters, thumb tacks, string tags, pads of highlighters, thumb tacks, string tags, pads of paper, clipboard, masking/strapping tape, duct paper, clipboard, masking/strapping tape, duct tape, envelopes, surveyor flagging, file system tape, envelopes, surveyor flagging, file system supplies, hole punch, scissors, etc.supplies, hole punch, scissors, etc.
Programmable radio/batteriesProgrammable radio/batteries CalculatorCalculator Flashlight (extra batteries)Flashlight (extra batteries) Alarm clockAlarm clock CameraCamera CalendarCalendar
Miscellaneous Stuff, tooMiscellaneous Stuff, too
Tape measureTape measure Insect repellentInsect repellent Local area mapsLocal area maps Road atlasRoad atlas Shoe polish, white, water base with Shoe polish, white, water base with
applicatorapplicator Stick on numbersStick on numbers Cell phoneCell phone Local telephone directoryLocal telephone directory
MOBILIZATION
MOBILIZATION
Obtain Complete Information From Dispatch Upon Initial Activation
Obtain a copy of the order form which contains:
Incident/Project name
Incident/Project order number
Office reference number (cost code)
Descriptive location/ response area
Legal location (township, range, section)
Incident frequencies (if available)
MobilizationMobilization
Incident base/phone number (contact)Incident base/phone number (contact)
Request numberRequest number
Reporting date/time and location, i.e., Incident Reporting date/time and location, i.e., Incident Command Post (ICP)Command Post (ICP)
Transportation arrangements and routesTransportation arrangements and routes
Special instructionsSpecial instructions
PackingPacking
Frameless soft pack containing Frameless soft pack containing personal gear, not to exceed 45 lbs.personal gear, not to exceed 45 lbs.
STAM kit, not to exceed 20 lbs.STAM kit, not to exceed 20 lbs.
Proper Personal Protective Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job.Equipment (PPE) for the job.
Gather Information Gather Information
Type of incidentType of incident Number of staging areasNumber of staging areas Resources committedResources committed Current situation statusCurrent situation status Expected duration of incidentExpected duration of incident TerrainTerrain Weather (current and expected)Weather (current and expected)
INCIDENT ACTIVITIES
Incident ActivitiesIncident Activities
Arrive at Incident and Check InArrive at Incident and Check In
Locate supervisor (operations section Locate supervisor (operations section chief; OSC)chief; OSC)
Report to Status/Check-in RecorderReport to Status/Check-in Recorder
Report to the finance/ administration Report to the finance/ administration section for time keeping proceduressection for time keeping procedures
Incident ActivitiesIncident Activities
Obtain Initial Briefing from the OSCObtain Initial Briefing from the OSC
•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
Incident ActivitiesIncident Activities Resource contact information (radio frequency, Resource contact information (radio frequency,
cell phone number)cell phone number)
Authorized personnel who may order resources Authorized personnel who may order resources out of stagingout of staging
Length and number of operational periods Length and number of operational periods anticipatedanticipated
Names and locations of key overhead (facilities, Names and locations of key overhead (facilities, supply, and ground support, subordinate staging supply, and ground support, subordinate staging area personnel)area personnel)
Incident ActivitiesIncident Activities
Items needed to run the staging area Items needed to run the staging area (toilets, drinking water, food, personnel)(toilets, drinking water, food, personnel)
Checklist of ordering procedures, including Checklist of ordering procedures, including chain of command for ordering supplies chain of command for ordering supplies and servicesand services
Contingencies (staffing needs for 24 hour Contingencies (staffing needs for 24 hour coverage, additional STAMs or assistant)coverage, additional STAMs or assistant)
LAYING OUT A STAGING AREA
Determine Factors for Suitability of Determine Factors for Suitability of Staging Area.Staging Area.
•Determine staging area needs
•Site location for staging area
•Resources assigned, type and numbers and predicted resources
•Anticipated duration of staging area
•Safety
Determine Factors for Suitability of Determine Factors for Suitability of Staging Area.Staging Area.
Highly visible check-in
Adequate space/signing of traffic flow
Evaluate ingress/egress and turn-around
Environmental impacts/ownership
Determine Factors for Suitability of Determine Factors for Suitability of Staging Area.Staging Area.
Accessibility to Incident Command Post (ICP), fire, public traffic
Areas for expansion
Shaded area for incident personnel, supplies, and equipment (tarps or trees)
Documentation of chosen site.Documentation of chosen site.
Document original condition of Document original condition of selected siteselected site
Inventory facilities (new vs. old Inventory facilities (new vs. old barbed wire fence)barbed wire fence)
Laying out a Staging AreaLaying out a Staging Area Most engines require about a 15' x 30' parking Most engines require about a 15' x 30' parking
spacespace
Heavy equipment transports require up to a 20' Heavy equipment transports require up to a 20' x 65' parking spacex 65' parking space
Crew transports require up to a 20' x 60' Crew transports require up to a 20' x 60' parking spaceparking space
Park vehicles at a 45-degree angle to reduce Park vehicles at a 45-degree angle to reduce accidents and minimize road requirementsaccidents and minimize road requirements
Laying out a Staging AreaLaying out a Staging Area Allow adequate access and, if necessary, Allow adequate access and, if necessary,
turnarounds should be at least 80' in turnarounds should be at least 80' in diameterdiameter
As a rule, a 150' x 400' space will As a rule, a 150' x 400' space will accommodate five Type 1 engine strike accommodate five Type 1 engine strike teamsteams
Remember, resources in the parking area Remember, resources in the parking area must be arranged and ready to depart in must be arranged and ready to depart in three minutes or less for line three minutes or less for line assignments.assignments.
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Example of a
small
Staging Area
Staging Area along a roadsideStaging Area along a roadside
Small staging area with HelispotSmall staging area with Helispot
Example of a
large
Staging Area
The mother of all Staging The mother of all Staging Areas Areas
Malibu 1993Malibu 1993
953 engines assigned to the 953 engines assigned to the incident!!incident!!
Photo courtesy Frank McCarthy
Organize Staging Area Operations Organize Staging Area Operations
Coordinate with planning section. Coordinate with planning section.
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Provide a copy of the staging area lay out to plans and ensure staging areas are located on the IAP maps
Obtain transportation and IAP maps
Determine availability of Status/Check-in Recorder
Obtain a demobilization plan for staging
Obtain incident contingency plan containing emergency procedures outlined for the staging area
Organize Staging Area Operations Organize Staging Area Operations
Coordinate with logistics section. Coordinate with logistics section.
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Coordinate with the communications unit to determine communication needs, potential problems, and to correct deficiencies
Post frequencies; ICS 205, Incident Radio Communication Plan
Obtain radios and batteries for staging area personnel
Determine supplies and equipment available for use at The staging area.
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Determine if cache radios will be checked out at the Staging Area
Organize Staging Area Operations Organize Staging Area Operations
Coordinate with logistics section. Coordinate with logistics section.
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Coordinate with the medical unit for medical aid or assistance. Obtain a copy of the ICS 206, Incident Medical Plan
Coordinate with food unit to establish feeding arrangements and ensure appropriate health andsafety measures are taken
Arrange for sanitation needs at the staging area(garbage service, portable toilets).
Arrange for water needs:PotableNon-potable for engines
Organize Staging Area Operations Organize Staging Area Operations
Coordinate with logistics section. Coordinate with logistics section.
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Evaluate for dust abatement.
Coordinate with ground support:Arrange for adequate fueling and fuel absorbent materials.
Determine transportation needs.
Obtain incident transportation maps, for staging area personnel.
Arrange for adequate signing (staging area sign, directional arrows).
Determine needs for security at the staging area.
Incident signage exampleIncident signage example
Incident signage exampleIncident signage example
Organize Staging Area Operations Organize Staging Area Operations
Coordinate with finance/admin Coordinate with finance/admin section. section.
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Determine procurement procedures and what is available locally
Establish appropriate timekeeping procedures for the staging area:Agency personnel and equipmentContract personnel and equipment
Time unit personnel to assist if necessary
Organize Staging Area Operations Organize Staging Area Operations
Coordinate with Safety Officer Coordinate with Safety Officer
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Monitor and assess hazardous situations
Develop measures for ensuring safetyof the personnel
MANAGING A STAGING AREA
Coordinate with Operations SectionCoordinate with Operations Section
Notify when fully operational.Notify when fully operational. Brief on anticipated capabilities and Brief on anticipated capabilities and
possible problems or shortages possible problems or shortages within the staging area.within the staging area.
Determine which resources cannot Determine which resources cannot respond to a dispatch request within respond to a dispatch request within three minutesthree minutes
Report resource status changes.Report resource status changes.
Check in resources upon arrivalCheck in resources upon arrival Use ICS 211, Check-In List Use ICS 211, Check-In List
Establish location for check in with Status/ Check-Establish location for check in with Status/ Check-in Recorder, providing necessary facilities and in Recorder, providing necessary facilities and equipmentequipment
Establish equipment inspection proceduresEstablish equipment inspection procedures
Identify resource status and availabilityIdentify resource status and availability
Identify special capabilities of the resources Identify special capabilities of the resources identified identified
Provide briefing to incoming Provide briefing to incoming resourcesresources
Staging area rulesStaging area rules
Restricted areasRestricted areas
Procedures for staging, dispatching, check-out and status Procedures for staging, dispatching, check-out and status changechange
Refueling proceduresRefueling procedures
Rotation of assigned resources for feeding,personal needs, Rotation of assigned resources for feeding,personal needs, etc.etc.
Established crew stand-by areas.Established crew stand-by areas.
Resource Tracking SystemResource Tracking System Determine the number/ names of resources Determine the number/ names of resources
already assigned to the staging areaalready assigned to the staging area
Compile an inventory list of resources on site or Compile an inventory list of resources on site or enrouteenroute
Ensure tracking system is dynamic and flexibleEnsure tracking system is dynamic and flexible
List special capabilities and pay status of List special capabilities and pay status of assigned resources (4x4, foam, for better assigned resources (4x4, foam, for better utilization)utilization)
Resource Tracking SystemResource Tracking System Make resource accessibility known to operations Make resource accessibility known to operations
personnelpersonnel
Verify time of resources assigned to staging by Verify time of resources assigned to staging by maintaining log book or ICS 214, Unit Log maintaining log book or ICS 214, Unit Log showing arrival and departure times for all showing arrival and departure times for all resources assigned to staging arearesources assigned to staging area
Establish a system of accountability for Establish a system of accountability for equipment used in the staging area. Items equipment used in the staging area. Items checked out to resources must be checked back checked out to resources must be checked back in prior to releasein prior to release
Resource Dispatching SystemResource Dispatching System Establish dispatch procedures based upon Establish dispatch procedures based upon
orders from OSCorders from OSC
Establish procedures for dispatching Establish procedures for dispatching ordersorders
Brief departing assigned fire personnel on:Brief departing assigned fire personnel on:• Duration of assignmentDuration of assignment• Reporting locationReporting location
Transportation and travel routeTransportation and travel route
Conducting a briefing
Resource Dispatching SystemResource Dispatching System Probable assignmentProbable assignment
Field supervisor to contactField supervisor to contact
Radio frequencyRadio frequency
Specific information from requesterSpecific information from requester
Notify OSC or resource unit leader of departing Notify OSC or resource unit leader of departing resources or other status change and document on resources or other status change and document on ICS 214, Unit LogICS 214, Unit Log
Assess dispatch procedures, adjust if necessary, and Assess dispatch procedures, adjust if necessary, and document changesdocument changes
Traffic Patterns & ParkingTraffic Patterns & Parking Ensure safe traffic flow routes are established Ensure safe traffic flow routes are established
(ingress, egress)(ingress, egress)
Set up signs showing traffic flow for personnel Set up signs showing traffic flow for personnel and vehiclesand vehicles
Ensure surface suitable for type of vehicleEnsure surface suitable for type of vehicle
Arrange for adequate clearance for maneuveringArrange for adequate clearance for maneuvering
Do not mix large and small vehiclesDo not mix large and small vehicles
Traffic Patterns & ParkingTraffic Patterns & Parking Assign parking areas for agency and privately owned Assign parking areas for agency and privately owned
vehiclesvehicles
Allow for rapid departureAllow for rapid departure
Set up a notification system for assignmentsSet up a notification system for assignments
Set up public address system.Set up public address system.
Ensure radio frequencies are compatible between the Ensure radio frequencies are compatible between the resources (ICS 205, Incident Radio Communication resources (ICS 205, Incident Radio Communication Plan)Plan)
Have a messenger availableHave a messenger available
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Establish a bulletin board with procedures for staging Establish a bulletin board with procedures for staging
area and copy of IAP for each operational periodarea and copy of IAP for each operational period
Maintain control over resourcesMaintain control over resources
Deal only with supervisorsDeal only with supervisors
Correct deficiencies immediatelyCorrect deficiencies immediately
Delegate as needed depending on span of controlDelegate as needed depending on span of control
Ensure resources have maintained a state of readinessEnsure resources have maintained a state of readiness
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
Order supplies and services as needed Order supplies and services as needed by documenting orders on a ICS 213, by documenting orders on a ICS 213, General Message formGeneral Message form
Process order through the proper Process order through the proper channels established by the supervisorchannels established by the supervisor
Establish communications procedures for Establish communications procedures for ordering (radio, telephone or runner)ordering (radio, telephone or runner)
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
Establish securityEstablish security
Coordinate with the security manager Coordinate with the security manager (SECM) if available(SECM) if available
Re-assess needs by operational periodsRe-assess needs by operational periods
Manage security problemsManage security problems
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Map the staging area indicating the approach and Map the staging area indicating the approach and
departure routesdeparture routes
Give a copy to planning section, logistics section and Give a copy to planning section, logistics section and logistics personnel, especially ground supportlogistics personnel, especially ground support
Post on bulletin boards in base/campPost on bulletin boards in base/camp
Determine special hazardous material considerations.Determine special hazardous material considerations.
Coordinate with ground support unit leader (GSUL) Coordinate with ground support unit leader (GSUL) concerning hazardous material handlingconcerning hazardous material handling
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Coordinate with GSUL concerning Vehicle repairs, Parking Coordinate with GSUL concerning Vehicle repairs, Parking
for personnel not assigned to staging area, Parking for for personnel not assigned to staging area, Parking for out-of-service personnelout-of-service personnel
Submit completed OF-297, Emergency Equipment Shift Submit completed OF-297, Emergency Equipment Shift Tickets, daily for delegated itemsTickets, daily for delegated items
Coordinate with equipment time recorderCoordinate with equipment time recorder
Submit crew time reports for subordinate personnel each Submit crew time reports for subordinate personnel each operational period to the time unitoperational period to the time unit
Coordinate with finance/ administration for fiscal Coordinate with finance/ administration for fiscal problems and logistics section for logistics problemsproblems and logistics section for logistics problems
DemobilizationDemobilization
Demobilize Staging Area in Timely and Demobilize Staging Area in Timely and Orderly MannerOrderly Manner
Confirm and obtain instructions from OSC Confirm and obtain instructions from OSC to demobilize fire resourcesto demobilize fire resources
Notify resource unit leader and facilities Notify resource unit leader and facilities unit leader of closing of staging area and unit leader of closing of staging area and movement of resourcesmovement of resources
Let’s Demobilize!Let’s Demobilize!
Bef 2/18/2005Bef 2/18/2005