Questions and Answers
What is the immediate action the FAO must take upon a MAYDAY announcement?
When a MAYDAY call occurs on an unassigned tactical channel, what is the recommended action regarding the firefighter?
What should the FAO do if the IC is unaware of the MAYDAY situation?
How many additional alarms must the FAO dispatch during a MAYDAY response?
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What is the role of the dedicated dispatcher during a MAYDAY event?
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What is required for EMS transport after a MAYDAY response?
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What should be activated to alert the FAO when a firefighter is in need of rescue?
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Which of the following scenarios qualifies for the use of the term 'MAYDAY'?
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Which is NOT part of the LUNAR report when calling a MAYDAY?
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In what order should the elements of the LUNAR report be communicated?
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What should a firefighter do FIRST when calling for a MAYDAY?
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Which of the following is a defined firefighter emergency that could prompt a MAYDAY call?
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What critical information does the Letter 'R' in the LUNAR report signify?
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What is the consequence of not communicating the entire LUNAR report after activating the EIB?
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What is the immediate action that should be taken upon receipt of a MAYDAY?
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Which step should be taken if the identification and location of the lost firefighter(s) is unknown?
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What should be done with the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) after it is activated?
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What channel should companies consider switching to, except for the affected MAYDAY firefighter(s)?
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Who may be assigned to lead Firefighter Rescue operations during a MAYDAY?
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What should the IC confirm regarding assignments made before the MAYDAY?
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What must the IC do after the MAYDAY event has been resolved?
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What is required of the Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) during a MAYDAY incident?
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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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Description
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.