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What should a firefighter transmit to indicate they are in imminent danger?
What should a firefighter transmit to indicate they are in imminent danger?
What does the LUNAR acronym stand for during a Mayday situation?
What does the LUNAR acronym stand for during a Mayday situation?
What is one of the first actions an Incident Commander should take upon receiving a Mayday?
What is one of the first actions an Incident Commander should take upon receiving a Mayday?
What does CARAT stand for in the context of Mayday procedures?
What does CARAT stand for in the context of Mayday procedures?
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What role does the Safety Officer play in a Mayday scenario?
What role does the Safety Officer play in a Mayday scenario?
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When can a Mayday situation be cancelled?
When can a Mayday situation be cancelled?
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What must be done after a Mayday cancellation?
What must be done after a Mayday cancellation?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Rescue Group during a Mayday?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Rescue Group during a Mayday?
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What should be included in the status report after a Mayday is acknowledged?
What should be included in the status report after a Mayday is acknowledged?
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What is the immediate action a firefighter should take once a Mayday is transmitted?
What is the immediate action a firefighter should take once a Mayday is transmitted?
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Who is responsible for confirming that all necessary information has been gathered during a Mayday incident?
Who is responsible for confirming that all necessary information has been gathered during a Mayday incident?
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In a Mayday situation, what does the term 'RIC' stand for?
In a Mayday situation, what does the term 'RIC' stand for?
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What should be done to ensure effective management of multiple incidents during a Mayday?
What should be done to ensure effective management of multiple incidents during a Mayday?
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What action must be taken immediately after a Mayday situation is resolved?
What action must be taken immediately after a Mayday situation is resolved?
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What is the purpose of the CARAT acronym during a Mayday situation?
What is the purpose of the CARAT acronym during a Mayday situation?
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How should the communication of a Mayday cancellation be handled?
How should the communication of a Mayday cancellation be handled?
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What does an Incident Commander need to do after a Mayday has been acknowledged?
What does an Incident Commander need to do after a Mayday has been acknowledged?
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What is necessary for a firefighter to effectively call a Mayday?
What is necessary for a firefighter to effectively call a Mayday?
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Study Notes
Mayday Procedures
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A Mayday code is transmitted when a firefighter is in imminent danger or faces a life-threatening situation (e.g., trapped, disoriented, injured, low on air).
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The firefighter calling Mayday transmits their unit (e.g., Engine 1) and the emergency code "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY".
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After acknowledgment, the firefighter needs to provide a status report using LUNAR (Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, and Resources) and CARAT (Conditions, Actions, Resources, Air, and Team Integrity).
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The firefighter should activate their PASS alarm if able.
Incident Commander Responsibilities
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Upon Mayday transmission, clear the frequency for emergency traffic only.
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Obtain information using LUNAR and CARAT and assign a new working channel for fireground operations, keeping rescue operations on the Mayday channel.
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Activate Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) as the rescue group and provide all information obtained.
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Assign additional rescue crews as needed and confirm dispatch center is monitoring all traffic on the Mayday/Rescue channel.
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Assign a Safety Officer (Rescue Liaison) and conduct a PAR/ROLL CALL of all personnel on the working frequency.
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Establish a second RIC as soon as possible.
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Manage the original emergency, maintaining command and control of all fireground activities.
Safety Officer Responsibilities (If Assigned)
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Monitor all radio traffic on the Mayday/Rescue channel as the liaison between the rescue operation and the Incident Commander.
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Coordinate with the Rescue Group and RIT crew to achieve a successful rescue.
Mayday Cancellation
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Mayday is cancelled when firefighters are rescued or the situation is resolved.
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All units must be informed of the Mayday cancellation, and a PAR/ROLL CALL should be conducted immediately.
Mayday
- A Mayday code is transmitted when a firefighter(s) is/are in imminent danger or are threatened with a potentially life-threatening situation (e.g., trapped, disoriented, injured, low on air).
Transmitting a Mayday
- Firefighter(s) transmit a radio message "COMMAND FROM (Unit assigned, ie. Engine 1) EMERGENCY TRAFFIC - MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY."
- Once acknowledged by command, the firefighter shall follow up with a status report:
- LUNAR - Location, Unit, Name, Assignment and Resources
- CARAT – Conditions, Actions, Resources, Air and Team Integrity
- Activate their PASS alarm, if able.
Incident Commander Responsibilities
- Transmit on fire ground frequency "Clear the frequency, emergency traffic only. Go ahead with your Mayday."
- Confirm all needed information is possible gathered using LUNAR or CARAT.
- Assign a new working channel for fire ground operations. Keep rescue operations on the Mayday channel.
- Activate RIC as Rescue Group and provide all information that has been obtained. Assign any other appropriate crews to the rescue assignment as needed.
- Confirm Dispatch Center is monitoring all traffic on the Mayday/Rescue channel and assign a greater alarm for the incident.
- Assign a Safety Officer (Rescue Liaison).
- Perform a "PAR/ROLL CALL" of all personnel on the fireground on the working frequency.
- Establish a second RIC as soon as possible.
- Continue management of the original emergency, maintaining command and control of all fireground activities.
Safety Officer Responsibilities
- Monitor all radio traffic on the Mayday/Rescue channel, acting as the liaison for the rescue operation and the Incident Commander.
- Communicate with the Rescue Group and RIT Crew to achieve the desired outcome.
Cancelling a Mayday
- A Mayday situation may be cancelled when the firefighter(s) have been rescued or the situation has been resolved.
- Communication must be made to all units of the Mayday cancellation.
- PAR/ROLL CALL must be done immediately.
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This quiz covers the essential Mayday procedures for firefighters in life-threatening situations. It details the correct transmission of a Mayday call, the importance of providing a status report using LUNAR and CARAT, and the responsibilities of the Incident Commander in responding to emergency transmissions. Test your knowledge on these critical safety protocols.
