Staging Area Manager will be responsible to help brief or co-brief resources as they arrive at the mobilization center. The STAM will work with the center manager as well as expanded dispatch to make sure all resources that pass through the mobilization center receive a current in briefing. Key points of the in briefing include: Safety: Including emergency plan for the mobilization center, zone/local fire weather forecast, National and SWCC situation report (highlights), 6 minutes for safety and other topics at the discretion of the center manager and expanded dispatch. Facilities: Cover the areas of the facility that will be available for crew use, identify smoking areas and remind the crews that they are responsible to help maintain the facilities. Local Area: Cover the local area including hotels, restaurants, fuel, common roads and general shopping. Logistics: Discuss with the staged resources how meals will be working and let them know what to expect about logistical support.
Staging Area Manager will be responsible to help brief or co-brief resources as they arrive at the mobilization center. The STAM will work with the center manager as well as expanded dispatch to make sure all resources that pass through the mobilization center receive a current in briefing. Key points of the in briefing include: Safety: Including emergency plan for the mobilization center, zone/local fire weather forecast, National and SWCC situation report (highlights), 6 minutes for safety and other topics at the discretion of the center manager and expanded dispatch. Facilities: Cover the areas of the facility that will be available for crew use, identify smoking areas and remind the crews that they are responsible to help maintain the facilities. Local Area: Cover the local area including hotels, restaurants, fuel, common roads and general shopping. Logistics: Discuss with the staged resources how meals will be working and let them know what to expect about logistical support.
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