311 Mayday Resolution and Firefighter Rescue Quiz

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What is the purpose of the 'Help Order' during a mayday operation?

To guide the IC and Division Supervisor on how to assist a firefighter experiencing a mayday (correct)
To decide when RIT crews should be deployed
To prioritize self-rescue techniques for firefighters in trouble
To determine the order in which companies will respond to a mayday situation

What does the 'Help Order' prioritize when assisting a firefighter in a mayday?

Activating the PASS unit for the firefighter in trouble
Communicating self-rescue techniques to a lost firefighter (correct)
Using a company already located inside of the hazard zone to assist
Deploying On-Deck company as a RIT crew

In a mayday situation, what role does an 'On-Deck company' typically play according to the text?

Assist in self-rescue of the mayday firefighter
Provide immediate aid to firefighters in trouble
Deploy PASS units for firefighters in distress
Act as a RIT crew located outside the hazard zone (correct)

What does a lost firefighter who can communicate via radio need to provide in a standard mayday CAN report?

Current location and assistance needed (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should an IC or Division Supervisor utilize the 'Help Order'?

When assisting a firefighter experiencing a mayday (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary ways an IC can assist a lost firefighter during a mayday operation?

Providing instruction on self-rescue techniques (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Division Supervisor when a mayday occurs in their Division?

Request enough resources to get the job done (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is part of the strategic level mayday responsibilities for the Incident Commander (IC)?

Assign BC's into Divisions if not already assigned (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of the Division Supervisor regarding On Deck Units?

Organize, properly equip, and brief them before deployment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which is a requirement for activating a Help Order according to the text?

Considering the critical factors in the Division first (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the mayday communication algorithm require in case of a firefighter emergency?

Follow a specific communication procedure outlined for maydays (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should the Incident Commander (IC) support the fire fight according to the text?

When coordinating and supporting rescue efforts as required (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the "NO-PAR" policy during a mayday situation?

To prevent radio traffic from interfering with the Incident Commander's ability to manage the situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should the Incident Commander initiate a roll call during a mayday situation?

Only when there is a collapse or extreme fire behavior, to determine the scope of the problem (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in a mayday CAN report?

The specific needs required to resolve the mayday situation, such as air supply or rescue assistance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should operating units do when a mayday is transmitted, according to the communication protocol?

Maintain radio silence unless they are directly involved in the mayday situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the "Help Order" mentioned in the text?

It is a process for coordinating the deployment of on-deck crews to assist in rescue operations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should mayday actions be based on?

The specific needs reported in the mayday CAN report (B) Signup and view all the answers