EOG amendment 2013-1

A standardized radio procedure used to report firefighters in immediate danger needing rescue.

Emergency radio call to prioritize the rescue of a firefighter in danger.

Radio call for other types of emergencies or high-risk situations that are not firefighter rescues.

Various situations, including low air, fall, loss, collapse, being caught, and being trapped, that put firefighters in need of rescue.

A specific format (L-U-N-A-R) to provide crucial detail about a firefighter's location, unit, name, assignment, remaining air supply, and resources needed.

Specific details about a firefighter's location. Emphasize concrete location or type of room.

The fire unit of the endangered firefighter.

The first and last name of the endangered firefighter.

The situation endangering the firefighter. (part of the LUNAR report)

A firefighter's role during the incident, and remaining air supply

Specific additional resources or needs of the endangered firefighter.

A button on a fire radio that activates an alarm, identifies the radio, and prioritizes communications during a MAYDAY call.

A personal safety device used in rescue situations.

Maintain composure to access the necessary information and follow protocol.

The procedure to follow when a firefighter calls a MAYDAY, indicating a critical situation (e.g., lost, trapped, injured).

Checking the location and status of all firefighters in the area, especially after a MAYDAY.

Assigning the Rescue Incident Crew (RIC) to the right location to start the rescue effort.

Changing non-involved units to a designated channel(EMR OPS) during a MAYDAY event.

Designating a responsible person(e.g., DC) to manage the rescue effort involving the Mayday.

Checking that pre-MAYDAY assignments are still valid and not interfering with the rescue.

Ensuring that the incident commander (IC) has confirmation that all active incident radio channels are properly monitored

Announcing the resolution of the MAYDAY event and the resumption of normal radio procedures.

Procedure for the Field Operations Agency (FAO) to respond to a MAYDAY emergency.

FAO must immediately inform the Incident Commander (IC) of emergency incident briefings (EIB) activations - treat these as MAYDAY until confirmed otherwise.

Notify other units if those units are not already aware of the MAYDAY.

Assign a dispatcher to monitor the MAYDAY emergency.

Dispatch additional alarms (Rescue, Haz-Mat, and DC) in addition to any previously dispatched alarms.

EMS units should be dispatched for patient transport. A second unit might be needed.

Help clarify the radio communication related to the MAYDAY.

If a MAYDAY call occurs on an unassigned frequency, stay with the firefighter on the channel and advise other units to use it exclusively for emergency traffic and notify the IC.