Mayday Procedures Quiz

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What should the Incident Commander do upon receiving a Mayday call?

Continue regular radio traffic and wait for more information

Contact the media for coverage of the Mayday situation

Acknowledge the Mayday and clear all radio traffic (correct)

Immediately order evacuation of the incident site

What information should the Mayday status report from the firefighter include?

Type of fire, Fire hydrant locations, Traffic conditions, Civilian presence

Incident details, Weather conditions, Nearby hospitals, Contact information

Location, Unit, Name, Air supply, Resources needed (correct)

Time of incident, Number of firefighters present, Equipment inventory, Dispatch schedule

What action should be taken upon receiving notice of a firefighter calling a Mayday?

Request a report from Dispatch before taking any action

Initiate an evacuation of the incident site

Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) (correct)

Continue regular operations and monitor the situation

What should be done after receiving a Mayday call?

Order all units to Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) 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 regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?

Limit radio traffic to necessary communications Signup and view all the answers

Who should the IC or a Group/Division supervisor communicate with before engaging in the rescue of a member calling a Mayday?

The officer coordinating the Mayday response 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 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 non-affected personnel do during a Mayday situation?

Switch to other tactical frequencies Signup and view all the answers

What should one person be responsible for during a Mayday situation?

Conducting a LUNAR report Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC develop and communicate when the Mayday situation is under control?

The next operational period strategy and Incident Action Plan (IAP) Signup and view all the answers

What should a firefighter do after activating the Personal Alarm Safety System (PASS) device during a Mayday situation?

Practice air management procedures Signup and view all the answers

When should personnel engage in the rescue of a member calling a Mayday?

After communicating with the officer coordinating the Mayday response Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC do when the Mayday situation is under control and treatment is underway?

Clear the Mayday Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC maintain during a Mayday situation?

Communications and command discipline Signup and view all the answers

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