Where should additional equipment be staged on a high-rise fire?

Staging additional equipment one or two floors below the fire is a strategic approach in high-rise fire incidents. This location allows for quicker access to equipment while minimizing the risk to firefighters. Positioning the equipment below the fire floor helps ensure that teams can safely retrieve necessary tools and gear without exposing themselves to the immediate dangers present at the fire location. It also facilitates a more organized and efficient response as firefighters can carry equipment upwards without the additional hazards posed by smoke, heat, or structural instability likely to be found on the fire floor.

Additionally, staging equipment on the fire floor or on the ground floor could either place it too close to the hazards or delay access during a critical response situation. Placing equipment on the floor above the fire could also expose it to potentially being damaged or obstructed by smoke or fire conditions. Therefore, staging one or two floors below the fire optimally balances safety and accessibility for firefighting operations.