MAYDAY Procedures and Firefighter Emergencies
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What should the IC do immediately upon receiving a MAYDAY?

  • Begin rescue operations without delay.
  • Ensure all personnel are accounted for only after the MAYDAY is resolved.
  • Change all communication channels to the emergency channel.
  • Conduct a Personnel Accountability Roll call. (correct)

    • When should the IC announce that normal radio traffic may resume?

  • Once the MAYDAY event has been resolved. (correct)
  • After all companies have returned to their stations.
  • When all rescue efforts have concluded.
  • After all personnel are accounted for.

    • What is the role of the RIC upon activation during a MAYDAY?

  • To provide backup support to other companies.
  • To check equipment and readiness of other teams.
  • To initiate firefighter rescue operations. (correct)
  • To monitor communication channels.

    • How should all personnel not involved in the MAYDAY communicate during the incident?

    <p>Cease non-critical radio traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for the IC regarding assignments made prior to the MAYDAY?

    <p>Confirm that they are still being carried out unless directed otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with radio channels during a MAYDAY incident?

    <p>All channels should be actively monitored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What channel may companies, except the affected Mayday firefighters, be directed to change to?

    <p>Channel P (Emergency Operations Channel EMR OPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should the IC consider assigning Firefighter Rescue operations to?

    <p>An available on-scene Deputy Chief, Management Intern, or Company Officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the FAO do first when a MAYDAY is announced?

    <p>Notify the IC of any EIB activations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should EIB activations be treated when a MAYDAY is announced?

    <p>As a MAYDAY event until proven otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dispatcher during a MAYDAY event?

    <p>To monitor the MAYDAY event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional resources should be dispatched besides the existing alarms during a MAYDAY situation?

    <p>Haz-Mat and a second EMS unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should not be done if the MAYDAY call occurs on an unassigned tactical channel?

    <p>Change channels as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding advising units on an unassigned tactical channel?

    <p>Advise units it is for emergency traffic only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using the 'MAYDAY' radio message?

    <p>To signal that a firefighter is in trouble and needs rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following circumstances does NOT qualify as a defined firefighter emergency?

    <p>Notification of a routine fire drill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be activated first when calling a MAYDAY?

    <p>Orange EIB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'LUNAR' report acronym stand for?

    <p>Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should firefighters do first when they realize they need to call a MAYDAY?

    <p>Remain calm and conserve air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the use of the term 'Emergency Traffic'?

    <p>It is reserved for reporting non-firefighter emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a MAYDAY situation, what is the significance of the EIB activation?

    <p>It enables the sender to take priority on the first transmission only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conditions are included under 'General' firefighter emergencies?

    <p>Any condition that endangers firefighter safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MAYDAY Procedures

    • "MAYDAY" radio message is used to report a firefighter in trouble and needing rescue.
    • Any member can use "MAYDAY" to report a firefighter in need of rescue.
    • "MAYDAY" receives priority radio traffic, meaning all non-essential radio traffic ceases.
    • "MAYDAY" is reserved only for reporting endangered firefighters.

    Defined Firefighter Emergencies

    • Alarm: low air, poor conditions, distress
    • Fall: and in need of assistance to get out
    • Lost: disoriented, off your line, confused
    • Collapse: stairs, roof, floor, etc.
    • Caught: entangled by wires
    • Trapped: debris, fire, smoke, heat
    • General: any other condition that puts firefighter(s) in need of rescue

    Calling the MAYDAY

    • Remain calm, conserve air.
    • Activate the orange EIB (Emergency Identifier Button) on the radio.
    • Call "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY" and give the LUNAR report:
      • L: Location
      • U: Unit
      • N: Name (First and Last) & Nature
      • A: Assignment and Amount of remaining Air
      • R: Resources needed
    • Activate the PASS device.

    IC Response to a MAYDAY

    • Advise all personnel that non-critical radio traffic must cease.
    • Conduct a Personnel Accountability Roll call (PAR) if the identification and location of the lost or trapped firefighter(s) is unknown.
    • Commit the RIC to the most appropriate location to initiate a rescue.
    • Consider having all companies except the affected Mayday firefighter(s) manually change to the Channel P (Emergency Operations Channel EMR OPS).
    • Consider assigning Firefighter Rescue operations to an available on-scene DC, Management Intern, Company Officer, or the DC responding with the additional Alarms dispatched for the Mayday.
    • Confirm that assignments, made prior to the Mayday, are still being carried out and not abandoned to assist with firefighter rescue.
    • Confirm with FAO that all radio channels in use on incident are being monitored.

    FAO Response to a MAYDAY

    • Immediately notify the IC of any EIB activations.
    • Broadcast Mayday alert tone when the IC or Companies on scene are unaware of the Mayday.
    • Dedicate a dispatcher to monitor the MAYDAY event.
    • Dispatch two additional alarms, Rescue Task Force, Haz-Mat and DC.
    • Dispatch EMS for transport.
    • Assist the IC with deciphering radio traffic as appropriate.

    If MAYDAY Call Occurs on an Unassigned Tactical Channel

    • Remain with the firefighter on that channel. Do not attempt to have the firefighter change channels.
    • Advise all units on that channel that it is to be used for emergency traffic only.
    • Advise the IC of the situation and assist as indicated by the IC.

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    This quiz covers the procedures for MAYDAY calls and defined firefighter emergencies, including alarm, fall, and lost scenarios. Learn when to use the MAYDAY radio message and how to report endangered firefighters.

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