In response to an ASI/ATI incident, where should fire suppression units report?

In the context of an ASI (Active Shooter Incident) or ATI (Active Threat Incident), fire suppression units should report to the Staging Area. This is because the Staging Area serves as a designated location where emergency units can gather and prepare for deployment to the incident scene. It allows for better organization and safety amid potentially chaotic and active situations.

By reporting to the Staging Area, suppression units can await further instructions without cluttering the immediate response area, which needs to remain clear for tactical operations. It also enables commanders to maintain a clear overview of resources, personnel, and equipment that are available for response, ensuring a coordinated and efficient approach to managing the incident.

The other locations mentioned, such as the command center, evacuation area, and emergency room, serve different purposes during an emergency response and do not provide the same level of operational readiness for fire suppression units specifically. The command center focuses on overall incident management, the evacuation area is primarily for those affected by the incident, and the emergency room is for treatment of casualties, making the Staging Area the most appropriate and effective point for fire suppression units to report.