The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit acknowledges with gratitude that the event is taking place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation.
SPP-STAM – Staging Area Manager (STAM)
2 Days – April 11 & April 12
Prerequisites and Participant Eligibility
- ICS 100
- ICS 200 (Recommended)
- Wildland Fire Fighter-1 (SPP-WFF1) or S-100/S-185 (Recommended)
Course Description
The Staging Area Manager (STAM) is responsible for managing all activities within the Structure Branch Staging Area and Structure Group; communication, accountability, check-in/ check-out procedures, administration, DTR’s and camp logistics. Under the direction of the Structure Branch Director, the STAM organizes Strike Teams and Task Forces for the Structure Defense/Protection Group. The STAM is responsible for coordinating general resource requests, financial reporting, and acts as an administrative liaison with the Incident Management Team.
Course Structure
The Structure Protection Staging Area Manager (STAM) course is a two-day/16-hour course designed to meet the training needs of a BCWS STAM supporting structure defence and structure protection operations.
Course Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and assemble materials and tools required for STAM responsibilities when dispatched to an incident.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships and lead by example while exhibiting the principles of respect and integrity.
- Demonstrate ability to manage check-in/ check-out procedures and administration documentation required for incident response.
- Distinguish procedures a STAM is responsible to adhere to when dispatched to an incident.
- Identify information that is presented during the briefings and gathered from the IAP.
- Identify factors necessary to establish and organize a suitable staging area.
- Identify and adhere to established procedure(s) for operating a staging area, using the proper chain of command according to ICS.
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately respond to resource and site support requests.
- Describe processes STAM must follow when coordinating with Incident Management Team.
- Identify the responsibilities of the STAM when it comes to demobilizing and closing out a staging area.
EVENT
2026 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Victoria Conference Centre & Fairmont Empress
720 Douglas St,
Victoria, BC V8W 3M7
wrts@pacegroup.com
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