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What should the Incident Commander do upon receiving a Mayday call?
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?
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?
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?
What should be done after receiving a Mayday call?
What should a firefighter do after activating the emergency call button on the radio during a Mayday situation?
What should a firefighter do after activating the emergency call button on the radio during a Mayday situation?
What should personnel do regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?
What should personnel do regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?
Who should the IC or a Group/Division supervisor communicate with before engaging in the rescue of a member calling a Mayday?
Who should the IC or a Group/Division supervisor communicate with before engaging in the rescue of a member calling a Mayday?
What should the IC do when the situation that gave rise to the Mayday has been controlled?
What should the IC do when the situation that gave rise to the Mayday has been controlled?
What should Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers do regarding air management practices?
What should Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers do regarding air management practices?
What should non-affected personnel do during a Mayday situation?
What should non-affected personnel do during a Mayday situation?
What should one person be responsible for during a Mayday situation?
What should one person be responsible for during a Mayday situation?
What should the IC develop and communicate when the Mayday situation is under control?
What should the IC develop and communicate when the Mayday situation is under control?
What should a firefighter do after activating the Personal Alarm Safety System (PASS) device during a Mayday situation?
What should a firefighter do after activating the Personal Alarm Safety System (PASS) device during a Mayday situation?
When should personnel engage in the rescue of a member calling a Mayday?
When should personnel engage in the rescue of a member calling a Mayday?
What should the IC do when the Mayday situation is under control and treatment is underway?
What should the IC do when the Mayday situation is under control and treatment is underway?
What should the IC maintain during a Mayday situation?
What should the IC maintain during a Mayday situation?
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