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According to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503, when should a member transmit a MAYDAY?
According to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503, when should a member transmit a MAYDAY?
- When they witness another firefighter in distress
- When they are lost, disoriented, running low on air, in a life-threatening situation and unable to escape
- When they think they are having a problem
- All of the above (correct)
Who should acknowledge a MAYDAY if the Incident Commander (IC) or Emergency Communications Center (ECC) does not acknowledge it?
Who should acknowledge a MAYDAY if the Incident Commander (IC) or Emergency Communications Center (ECC) does not acknowledge it?
- Only the ECC
- Supervisors and operators of the ECC
- All members (correct)
- Only the IC
What does ECC stand for in the context of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What does ECC stand for in the context of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
- Emergency Coordination Center
- Emergency Control Center
- Emergency Command Center
- Emergency Communications Center (correct)
What does LIP stand for in the context of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What does LIP stand for in the context of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What is the purpose of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What is the purpose of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What is the importance of radio discipline during MAYDAY operations according to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What is the importance of radio discipline during MAYDAY operations according to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What should the individual calling the MAYDAY do?
What should the individual calling the MAYDAY do?
When should the ECC establish 'emergency traffic' by sounding the MAYDAY TONE?
When should the ECC establish 'emergency traffic' by sounding the MAYDAY TONE?
What should the IC do if they receive the 'Firefighter Down' button tone or identifier?
What should the IC do if they receive the 'Firefighter Down' button tone or identifier?
What should ECC personnel do if they hear a MAYDAY or receive a tone from the 'Firefighter Down' button?
What should ECC personnel do if they hear a MAYDAY or receive a tone from the 'Firefighter Down' button?
What should the IC consider doing upon the confirmation of a MAYDAY?
What should the IC consider doing upon the confirmation of a MAYDAY?
According to the text, what should ECC do until an all-clear message has been received from the IC regarding the MAYDAY?
According to the text, what should ECC do until an all-clear message has been received from the IC regarding the MAYDAY?
According to the text, when should a MAYDAY radio test be conducted?
According to the text, when should a MAYDAY radio test be conducted?
According to the text, how should the Battalion Chief be involved in the MAYDAY test?
According to the text, how should the Battalion Chief be involved in the MAYDAY test?
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the MAYDAY test rotation schedule?
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the MAYDAY test rotation schedule?
What is the purpose of recording the name of the member that did the MAYDAY test in the daily log?
What is the purpose of recording the name of the member that did the MAYDAY test in the daily log?
What should a member do if they accidentally activate the EAB?
What should a member do if they accidentally activate the EAB?
What should ECC do upon activation of the 'Firefighter Down' button?
What should ECC do upon activation of the 'Firefighter Down' button?
Who should ECC contact if unable to reach the radio unit that initiated the distress call?
Who should ECC contact if unable to reach the radio unit that initiated the distress call?
Which one of the following is NOT part of the MAYDAY test procedure?
Which one of the following is NOT part of the MAYDAY test procedure?
What is the effective date of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
What is the effective date of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #503?
