MAYDAY - IRP I

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What should a unit do if the Incident Commander does not acknowledge a Mayday?

Continue with their operations without interruption.

Wait for another unit to acknowledge the call.

Alert the Incident Commander of the Mayday. (correct)

Switch to FDTA immediately.

What is the expectation once the 15-minute timer for a Mayday is activated?

Command should initiate an evacuation of all personnel.

Command should reassess the situation for further Mayday declarations.

Command should contact all Divisions/Groups for a status report.

Command should be preparing to rotate rapid intervention personnel. (correct)

Who is deemed to be a Mayday if not accounted for in a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?

Only unit leaders who do not report back.

Any Division/Group that fails to report.

A firefighter unaccounted for who is suspected of operating in a hazard area. (correct)

Any firefighter on scene.

What action must the Incident Commander take once a Mayday has been resolved?

Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR). Signup and view all the answers

How should Divisions/Groups that do not report after multiple attempts be classified?

As a Mayday. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step a firefighter should take when recognizing a Mayday situation?

Inform someone nearby of the emergency Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'L' in the LUNAR acrostic represent in a Mayday situation?

Location and situation of Mayday personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT necessary for a firefighter in a Mayday situation?

Delay self-rescue for intervention teams Signup and view all the answers

How should a firefighter declare a Mayday?

By depressing the push to talk button and transmitting 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday' Signup and view all the answers

What resource is typically activated by firefighters to signal distress?

PASS alarm Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a part of self-help for firefighters in a Mayday situation?

Delay until backup arrives Signup and view all the answers

In a Mayday situation, what should a firefighter do regarding air supply?

Control their air supply situation Signup and view all the answers

What information should a firefighter provide when using the LUNAR acrostic in a Mayday situation?

Unit number and personnel position indicator Signup and view all the answers

What must the recon team do once the Mayday personnel are located?

Mark their location in an obvious way Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must be carried by the recon team to assist downed personnel?

RIT Pack Signup and view all the answers

What should the recon team do to prepare Mayday personnel for extraction?

Secure the SCBA waist strap and attach webbing Signup and view all the answers

When a Mayday is declared, what should the Incident Commander first establish?

Radio silence Signup and view all the answers

Which action should NOT be taken by the Incident Commander after a Mayday declaration?

Ignore the declaration until further information is available Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential task of the recon team during a Mayday situation?

Poll units in the area for assistance Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the initial plan developed by the recon team?

Required resources for extraction Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the recon team when a Mayday is called?

Provide air to downed personnel as needed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mayday Procedures Overview

Incident Commander must acknowledge a Mayday or any hearing unit should alert them.
Mayday transmission on FDTA allows Incident Commander or designee, along with RIG, to switch channels as necessary.
Upon Mayday declaration, ECC starts a 15-minute timer. At the end of this period, ECC advises the Command of elapsed time.
Expectation is for Command to begin the rotation of rapid intervention personnel after 15 minutes.

Identifying Mayday Situations

Firefighters unaccounted for in a PAR and suspected in hazard zones are treated as Mayday situations.
Divisions/Groups failing to report after multiple contact attempts are also considered a Mayday.

Resolution and Return Process

Incident Commander announces resolution of the Mayday over the radio.
Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) after resolution, prioritizing Divisions/Groups in hazardous locations.

Mayday Declaration by Firefighters

Firefighters facing a Mayday must inform nearby individuals if possible.
Declare Mayday using the radio by saying "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday."
Use the LUNAR acrostic for effective communication:
- L: Location and situation
- U: Unit number and personnel position
- N: Firefighter's name
- A: Air supply situation
- R: Resources needed
Self-rescue actions are critical: remain calm, avoid delaying actions, manage air consumption, and keep exit routes in mind.

Response and Assistance Protocols

Recon teams must locate Mayday personnel effectively and avoid further searches.
Provide air using RIT Pack and prepare Mayday personnel for extraction with tools like webbing or ropes.
Develop an action plan for protection and extraction, communicating required resources to the supervisor.

Command Protocol During Mayday

Upon a Mayday declaration, Incident Commander enforces radio silence.
Determine the location of Mayday personnel or gather information from nearby units.
Command should order crews to pause and assess the situation using PAUSE, LISTEN, LOOK, and LIGHT strategies.
Communicate a clear plan of action and assign roles to RIG as needed, ensuring reassurance is provided to the individual declaring the Mayday.

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Test your knowledge on emergency response protocols, particularly focusing on the Mayday declaration process and the responsibilities of the Incident Commander. This quiz will cover key procedures and time management during emergency situations.