Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Mayday Procedures
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What should the Incident Commander do upon receiving a Mayday call from a firefighter?

  • Continue with regular radio traffic and ask the firefighter to wait
  • Immediately order evacuation of the incident area
  • Instruct all units to proceed with their current tasks
  • Acknowledge the Mayday and clear all radio traffic (correct)

    • What information should the Mayday status report from the firefighter include?

  • Location, unit, name, air supply, resources needed (correct)
  • Only location and unit
  • Name, age, and years of experience
  • Resources available at the scene

    • What action should be taken upon receiving notice of a firefighter calling a Mayday?

  • Ignore the notice until further confirmation
  • Request additional equipment from nearby stations
  • Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) (correct)
  • Continue regular operations without any changes

    • What should be done with fireground operations upon receiving a Mayday call?

    <p>Transfer fireground operations to another TAC channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firefighter do after activating the emergency call button or keying the mic on the radio during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Remain calm and transmit 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Avoid any radio traffic while the Mayday is transmitted and acknowledged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the IC or a Group/Division supervisor when a firefighter calls a Mayday?

    <p>Try to assist the firefighter by communicating self-help techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do if they know the exact location of a member calling a Mayday and determine that a rescue can be made?

    <p>Communicate with the officer coordinating the Mayday response before engaging in the rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should one person be responsible for during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Conducting a LUNAR and assessing the condition of the trapped or missing firefighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for non-affected personnel during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Switch to other tactical frequencies and dedicate individuals solely to monitoring them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step for Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Taking reasonable steps to ensure assigned personnel are following air management practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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