Tulsa Fire Department MAYDAY Procedures
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What is the immediate action the FAO must take upon a MAYDAY announcement?

  • Launch an investigation on the incident.
  • Initiate a roll call of all firefighters.
  • Deploy a firefighter safety team.
  • Notify the IC of any EIB activations. (correct)

    • When a MAYDAY call occurs on an unassigned tactical channel, what is the recommended action regarding the firefighter?

  • Advise the firefighter to secure the area.
  • Have the firefighter search for another unit.
  • Direct the firefighter to switch channels.
  • Maintain communication with the firefighter on that channel. (correct)

    • What should the FAO do if the IC is unaware of the MAYDAY situation?

  • Inform the IC to call for a second EMS unit.
  • Broadcast a Mayday alert tone. (correct)
  • Initiate the evacuation of the area.
  • Wait for the IC to acknowledge the situation.

    • How many additional alarms must the FAO dispatch during a MAYDAY response?

    <p>Two additional alarms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dedicated dispatcher during a MAYDAY event?

    <p>To monitor the MAYDAY event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for EMS transport after a MAYDAY response?

    <p>A second EMS unit is required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be activated to alert the FAO when a firefighter is in need of rescue?

    <p>The orange EIB (Emergency Identifier Button)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios qualifies for the use of the term 'MAYDAY'?

    <p>A firefighter is disoriented and lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT part of the LUNAR report when calling a MAYDAY?

    <p>National Response Levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order should the elements of the LUNAR report be communicated?

    <p>Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firefighter do FIRST when calling for a MAYDAY?

    <p>Activate the EIB on the radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a defined firefighter emergency that could prompt a MAYDAY call?

    <p>Being entrapped by fire or debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical information does the Letter 'R' in the LUNAR report signify?

    <p>Remaining Resources needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not communicating the entire LUNAR report after activating the EIB?

    <p>The message might be disrupted by other radio traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate action that should be taken upon receipt of a MAYDAY?

    <p>Advise personnel that non-critical radio traffic must cease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step should be taken if the identification and location of the lost firefighter(s) is unknown?

    <p>Conduct a Personnel Accountability Roll call (PAR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) after it is activated?

    <p>Commit the RIC to a location to initiate a rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What channel should companies consider switching to, except for the affected MAYDAY firefighter(s)?

    <p>Channel P (Emergency Operations Channel EMR OPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may be assigned to lead Firefighter Rescue operations during a MAYDAY?

    <p>An available on-scene Division Chief, Management Intern, or Company Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the IC confirm regarding assignments made before the MAYDAY?

    <p>That assignments are still being carried out and not abandoned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the IC do after the MAYDAY event has been resolved?

    <p>Announce that normal radio traffic may resume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) during a MAYDAY incident?

    <p>To monitor all radio channels in use on the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MAYDAY Procedures

    • The radio message "MAYDAY" is used to report a firefighter in trouble and needing rescue.
    • Any member can use "MAYDAY" to report a firefighter in need of rescue.
    • "MAYDAY" receives priority radio traffic, and all non-essential radio traffic must cease.
    • The term "MAYDAY" is reserved only for reporting endangered firefighters.

    Defined Firefighter Emergencies

    • Alarm: low air, poor conditions, distress
    • Fall: and in need of assistance to get out
    • Lost: disoriented, off your line, confused
    • Collapse: stairs, roof, floor, etc.
    • Caught: entangled by wires
    • Trapped: debris, fire, smoke, heat
    • General: any other condition that puts firefighter(s) in need of rescue

    Calling the MAYDAY

    • Remain calm and conserve air
    • Activate the orange EIB (Emergency Identifier Button) on your radio
    • Call "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY" and give your LUNAR report
    • LUNAR report includes:
      • L: Location
      • U: Unit
      • N: Name (First and Last) and Nature
      • A: Assignment and Amount of remaining Air
      • R: Resources needed
    • Activate PASS device

    IC Response to a MAYDAY

    • Advise all personnel that non-critical radio traffic must cease
    • Conduct a Personnel Accountability Roll call (PAR) if the identification and location of the lost or trapped firefighter(s) is unknown
    • Commit the RIC to the most appropriate location to initiate a rescue
    • Consider having all companies except the affected Mayday firefighter(s) manually change to the Channel P (Emergency Operations Channel EMR OPS)
    • Consider assigning Firefighter Rescue operations to an available on-scene DC, Management Intern, Company Officer, or the DC responding with the additional Alarms dispatched for the Mayday
    • Confirm that assignments made prior to the Mayday are still being carried out and not abandoned to assist with firefighter rescue
    • Confirm with FAO that all radio channels in use on incident are being monitored

    FAO Response to a MAYDAY

    • Immediately notify the IC of any EIB activations
    • Broadcast Mayday alert tone when the IC or Companies on scene are unaware of the Mayday
    • Dedicate a dispatcher to monitor the MAYDAY event
    • Dispatch two additional alarms, Rescue Task Force, Haz-Mat and DC
    • Dispatch EMS for transport
    • Assist the IC with deciphering radio traffic as appropriate

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    Learn about the MAYDAY procedures of the Tulsa Fire Department, including when to use the radio message and priority radio traffic. Based on Emergency Operating Guidelines EOG Amendment EA 2013-1.

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