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?

    <p>Order all units to Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firefighter do after activating the emergency call button on the radio during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Transmit 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do regarding radio traffic during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Limit radio traffic to necessary communications</p> 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?

    <p>The officer coordinating the Mayday response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the IC do when the situation that gave rise to the Mayday has been controlled?

    <p>Clear the Mayday by contacting Dispatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers do regarding air management practices?

    <p>Take reasonable steps to see that assigned personnel are following air management practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should non-affected personnel do during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Switch to other tactical frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Conducting a LUNAR report</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Practice air management procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>After communicating with the officer coordinating the Mayday response</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clear the Mayday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the IC maintain during a Mayday situation?

    <p>Communications and command discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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