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When should a firefighter activate a 'MAY-DAY'?
When should a firefighter activate a 'MAY-DAY'?
- When they suspect equipment malfunction after a fire incident.
- Only when they confirm a colleague is lost.
- As soon as they feel lost, trapped, or injured. (correct)
- Only if they have sustained an injury.
What is the primary radio message that must be used to report a firefighter in distress?
What is the primary radio message that must be used to report a firefighter in distress?
- ALERT
- MAY-DAY (correct)
- HELP
- EMERGENCY
What happens after a 'MAY-DAY' report is made?
What happens after a 'MAY-DAY' report is made?
- Emergency traffic is immediately halted.
- No immediate response is necessary.
- Priority radio traffic and an emergency tone are issued. (correct)
- The firefighter must wait for confirmation before taking action.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to activate a 'MAY-DAY'?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to activate a 'MAY-DAY'?
What is a critical aspect of activating a 'MAY-DAY' when one becomes lost?
What is a critical aspect of activating a 'MAY-DAY' when one becomes lost?
Who should prioritize the communication line after a 'MAY-DAY' is activated?
Who should prioritize the communication line after a 'MAY-DAY' is activated?
What does the activation of a 'MAY-DAY' demonstrate according to the guidelines?
What does the activation of a 'MAY-DAY' demonstrate according to the guidelines?
What should be curtailed during a 'MAY-DAY' emergency situation?
What should be curtailed during a 'MAY-DAY' emergency situation?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Scope
- Aims to outline procedures for activating a "MAY-DAY."
- Defines roles for the Incident Commander, on-scene fire personnel, and the Communications Center.
- Applicable to all Fire Department personnel.
"MAY-DAY" Activation
- Used by lost, trapped, or injured firefighters, and personnel aware of such situations.
- Applicable when experiencing SCBA malfunctions in hazardous areas.
- "MAY-DAY" reports receive priority radio traffic and are accompanied by an emergency tone.
- Reserved exclusively for lost, trapped, injured firefighters or SCBA malfunctions.
Importance of Early Activation
- Critical to activate "MAY-DAY" promptly if lost.
- Early activation provides rescuer assistance and increases chances of safely locating individuals.
- "MAY-DAY" activation is a sign of intelligence, not weakness.
- Activation criteria cannot be predetermined due to the unique nature of each fire and emergency incident.
Non-Essential Radio Traffic
- All non-essential radio communications must be curtailed during a "MAY-DAY" situation, regardless of the channel.
Procedures for "MAY-DAY" Activation
- Follow specific life-saving actions after a "MAY-DAY" is activated.
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