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Test Your Knowledge on Firefighting Accountability and MAYDAY Procedures

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Test Your Knowledge on Firefighting Accountability and MAYDAY Procedures

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What is the purpose of Level III accountability in firefighting?

To collect and deliver UDCs to the command post

To reflect personnel assigned to the unit

To ensure entry control and check-ins for specific incidents (correct)

To provide immediate assistance to a firefighter in distress

What is a MAYDAY in firefighting?

An international distress signal used when a firefighter needs immediate assistance (correct)

An action plan developed to mitigate an emergency situation

A tool used to give position, unit, name, air status, and resources needed

A communication protocol used to acknowledge a MAYDAY

How is a MAYDAY declared in firefighting?

By gathering information from units on the scene

By contacting the Incident Commander

By transmitting "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY"

By pressing the emergency activation button (correct)

What does the LUNAR acronym stand for in firefighting?

Location, Unit, Name, Air Status, Resources needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Command in a MAYDAY situation?

To acknowledge the MAYDAY and gather information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Level II accountability in firefighting?

To collect and deliver UDCs to the command post Signup and view all the answers

What is an action plan in firefighting?

A plan developed to mitigate an emergency situation with units on the scene Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

There are three levels of accountability in firefighting.
Level I requires PATs on UDCs to reflect personnel assigned to the unit.
Level II requires UDCs to be collected and delivered to the command post.
Level III is used for specific incidents and requires entry control and check-ins.
A MAYDAY is an international distress signal used when a firefighter needs immediate assistance.
To declare a MAYDAY, the emergency activation button must be pressed, followed by transmitting "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY."
The LUNAR acronym is used to give position, unit, name, air status, and resources needed.
Command must acknowledge the MAYDAY and gather information.
An action plan is developed to mitigate the MAYDAY with units on the scene.
The Incident Commander attempts to resolve the MAYDAY while still on the initial incident talk group.

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Test your knowledge on firefighting accountability and emergency procedures with this informative quiz. Learn about the three levels of accountability, how to declare a MAYDAY, and the steps taken by command to resolve the emergency. Challenge yourself to remember the LUNAR acronym and understand the importance of an action plan in mitigating a MAYDAY situation. This quiz is perfect for firefighters and anyone interested in emergency response procedures.