Which statement about staging areas at incidents is most accurate?

Which statement about staging areas at incidents is most accurate?

• A. Staging eliminates the need for on-scene coordination.
• B. Staging places units close to the scene regardless of risk.
• C. Staging is used to delay response unnecessarily.
• D. Staging places units away from the scene in a safe area until they are needed, reducing congestion and risk.

Answer: (D)