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What should the Incident Commander do upon receiving a Mayday call from a firefighter?
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?
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?
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?
What should be done with fireground operations upon receiving a Mayday call?
What should a firefighter do after activating the emergency call button or keying the mic on the radio during a Mayday situation?
What should a firefighter do after activating the emergency call button or keying the mic on the radio during a Mayday situation?
What should personnel do regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?
What should personnel do regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?
What is the responsibility of the IC or a Group/Division supervisor when a firefighter calls a Mayday?
What is the responsibility of the IC or a Group/Division supervisor when a firefighter calls a Mayday?
What should personnel do if they know the exact location of a member calling a Mayday and determine that a rescue can be made?
What should personnel do if they know the exact location of a member calling a Mayday and determine that a rescue can be made?
What should one person be responsible for during a Mayday situation?
What should one person be responsible for during a Mayday situation?
What is recommended for non-affected personnel during a Mayday situation?
What is recommended for non-affected personnel during a Mayday situation?
What is an important step for Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers during a Mayday situation?
What is an important step for Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers during a Mayday situation?
