Rapid Intervention Teams and Mayday Guidance

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What should the recon team prepare for when responding to a Mayday situation?

Remove the SCBA and other equipment from the downed firefighter to facilitate extraction

Wait for further instructions from the Incident Commander before taking any preparatory actions

Secure the SCBA waist strap, attach webbing or rope, and secure the RIT Pack to the downed firefighter if appropriate (correct)

Prioritize their own safety over preparing the downed firefighter for extraction

What should the Incident Commander do first when a Mayday is declared, according to the text?

Declare radio silence (correct)

Develop and communicate a plan for action

Try to determine the location of the Mayday personnel

Order crews to PAUSE, LISTEN, LOOK, LIGHT

If the Incident Commander does not acknowledge a Mayday, what should other units do according to the text?

Alert the Incident Commander of the Mayday (correct)

Assume the Mayday is false and continue with their assigned tasks

Remain silent and wait for further instructions from the Incident Commander

Initiate their own Mayday procedures without waiting for the Incident Commander

What happens when a Mayday is transmitted on FDTA (Fire Department Trunked Advisory) according to the text?

The Incident Commander or their designee, and the RIG may switch to FDTA if appropriate Signup and view all the answers

When is a firefighter considered a Mayday situation?

When they are not accounted for in a PAR and are known or suspected of operating in a hazard area Signup and view all the answers

How does ECC (Emergency Communications Center) assist in monitoring the Mayday situation according to the text?

ECC will start a 15-minute timer and notify the Incident Commander when the time is up Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do when the Mayday has been resolved?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do if Divisions/Groups do not report after multiple attempts to contact them, according to the text?

Consider them a Mayday situation Signup and view all the answers

What should the recon team do to plan for the extraction of the Mayday personnel, according to the text?

Develop an initial plan for protection and extraction, including the required resources, and report those back to their immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do to determine the location of the Mayday personnel if their location is not immediately available?

Poll units working in the direct vicinity of the Mayday personnel Signup and view all the answers

In a Mayday situation, what is the recon team's responsibility regarding providing air to downed personnel?

Carry a RIT Pack and be prepared to provide air Signup and view all the answers

When a Mayday is declared, what should the Incident Commander do as part of the command procedures?

Declare radio silence Signup and view all the answers

What is the ECC responsible for when a Mayday is transmitted on FDTA?

Start a 15-minute timer Signup and view all the answers

How should the Incident Commander respond if Divisions/Groups do not report after multiple attempts to contact them?

Consider it a Mayday situation Signup and view all the answers

What signifies the end of the 15-minute timer started by ECC in a Mayday situation?

Rapid intervention personnel rotation begins Signup and view all the answers

When should the Incident Commander conduct a PAR after resolving a Mayday situation?

Immediately after resolving the Mayday Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the Incident Commander does not acknowledge a Mayday according to procedures?

Alert the Incident Commander of the Mayday Signup and view all the answers

How can a firefighter be classified as being in a Mayday situation?

'Out of sight' during an operation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the RIG (Rapid Intervention Group)?

To maintain a constant state of readiness for immediate intervention in case of a firefighter in distress. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary planning considerations for the RIG?

Incident Command: Assisting the Incident Commander in managing the overall incident. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG Supervisor ensure regarding communication during an incident?

All critical operational radio talk groups, including the Fire Department Talk Around (FDTA-7-Oscar) channel, are monitored. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG do when stationed on the exterior of a structure?

Remain outside the collapse zone and maintain a view of the structure to observe its collapse potential. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG do regarding egress during an incident?

Proactively engage to improve egress and/or remove obvious impediments to egress without creating new flowpaths. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG do when a Mayday is called, according to the text?

Not engage until ordered to by the Incident Commander. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the EMS unit assigned to the RIG?

To have the primary responsibility to provide patient care to either trapped occupants or injured firefighters. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG Supervisor do regarding additional resources or equipment?

Communicate to the Incident Commander the need for additional units and/or special equipment to support the rapid intervention mission. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG Supervisor do regarding the RIG's plan for each operation?

Develop a plan for each operation and relay that plan to all members of the RIG. Signup and view all the answers

What should the RIG Supervisor ensure regarding the RIG's ability to perform rapid intervention?

Ensure that the RIG does not get involved in any tasks that would reasonably diminish their ability to perform rapid intervention. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary planning consideration for the Rapid Intervention Group (RIG) according to the text?

Ventilation: Ensuring adequate ventilation in the structure Signup and view all the answers

What must the RIG Supervisor ensure regarding the RIG's ability to perform rapid intervention?

The RIG does not get involved in any tasks that would reasonably diminish their ability to perform rapid intervention Signup and view all the answers

Where must the RIG be located according to the text?

Both a and c Signup and view all the answers

What must the RIG Supervisor ensure regarding communication during the incident?

The RIG Supervisor must ensure all critical operational radio talk groups in use at the incident, including the Fire Department Talk Around (FDTA-7-Oscar) channel, are monitored Signup and view all the answers

What must the RIG Supervisor do regarding the RIG's plan for each operation?

Develop a plan for each operation and relay that plan to all members of the RIG Signup and view all the answers

What must the RIG Supervisor ensure regarding the availability of the RIG?

Ensure at least one team is available for immediate intervention at all times Signup and view all the answers

What must the RIG Supervisor communicate to the Incident Commander according to the text?

The RIG Supervisor must communicate the need for additional units and/or special equipment to support the rapid intervention mission Signup and view all the answers