Mayday Procedures

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What is the first action the Incident Commander (IC) should take upon receiving a Mayday call from a firefighter?

Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC).

Order all units to Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR).

Transfer fireground operations to another TAC channel.

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)

Unit number, Time of entry, Name, Air quality test results, Backup plan.

Location, Time of entry, Equipment used, Weather conditions, Injuries sustained.

Location, Type of fire, Number of casualties, Available resources, Escape route.

What action should be taken in relation to fireground operations upon receiving a Mayday call?

Order all units to Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR).

Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC).

Contact Dispatch and request an additional alarm assignment.

Transfer fireground operations to another TAC channel. (correct)

What should be done after acknowledging the Mayday and clearing all radio traffic?

The Mayday status report from the firefighter should be obtained. Signup and view all the answers

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

Transmit "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday" Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel do while the Mayday is transmitted and acknowledged?

Avoid any radio traffic and limit necessary communications Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC or a Group/Division supervisor do to assist a firefighter calling a Mayday?

Communicate self-help techniques to assist with the rescue Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC do when the situation that gave rise to the Mayday has been controlled?

Clear the Mayday by contacting Dispatch and advising that the incident is concluded Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel who know the exact location of a member calling a Mayday do?

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

What should Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers do regarding air management practices?

Take reasonable steps to see that assigned personnel are following air management practices Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander (IC) do upon receiving a Mayday call from a firefighter?

Acknowledge the Mayday and clear all radio traffic Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the Mayday status report from the firefighter?

Location, Unit, Name, Air supply, Resources needed Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken regarding fireground operations upon receiving a Mayday call?

Transfer fireground operations to another TAC channel Signup and view all the answers

What should be ordered after acknowledging the Mayday and clearing all radio traffic?

Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Signup and view all the answers

During a Mayday situation, what should the IC or a Group/Division supervisor do to assist a firefighter calling a Mayday?

Communicate self-help techniques to assist with the rescue. Signup and view all the answers

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

Communicate with the officer coordinating the Mayday response before engaging in the rescue. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by non-affected personnel during a Mayday situation?

Switch to other tactical frequencies and monitor the tactical channels. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers regarding air management practices?

Take reasonable steps to see that assigned personnel are following air management practices. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of non-affected personnel during a Mayday situation?

Switch to other tactical frequencies and monitor the tactical channels. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by personnel while awaiting assignment during a Mayday situation?

Continue with their assigned tasks without any changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of non-affected personnel regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?

Limit radio traffic to necessary communications while the Mayday is active. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken by an ALS rescue team upon arriving at a Mayday incident?

Stage on-scene or arriving ALS rescue to treat and transport firefighters calling the Mayday. Signup and view all the answers