Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
A. Staging Area
B. Camp
C. Incident Base
D. Incident Command Post
Answer: A. Staging Area
Step-by-Step explanation
Staging areas are locations set up at an incident where resources can be placed while awaiting a tactical assignment on a 3 minute available basis. Staging areas are managed by the Operations Section. The STAM has been identified as a position within the Incident Command System (ICS). The High-Rise Staging Area Manager is responsible for the management of all functions at the Staging Area, and reports to the Operations Section Chief.