Tulsa Fire Department MAYDAY Procedures

Questions and Answers

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?

Two additional alarms. Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor the MAYDAY event. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for EMS transport after a MAYDAY response?

A second EMS unit is required. Signup and view all the answers

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

The orange EIB (Emergency Identifier Button) Signup and view all the answers

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

A firefighter is disoriented and lost Signup and view all the answers

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

National Response Levels Signup and view all the answers

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

Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Activate the EIB on the radio Signup and view all the answers

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

Being entrapped by fire or debris Signup and view all the answers

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

Remaining Resources needed Signup and view all the answers

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

The message might be disrupted by other radio traffic Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Conduct a Personnel Accountability Roll call (PAR) Signup and view all the answers

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

Commit the RIC to a location to initiate a rescue Signup and view all the answers

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

Channel P (Emergency Operations Channel EMR OPS) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

That assignments are still being carried out and not abandoned Signup and view all the answers

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

Announce that normal radio traffic may resume Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor all radio channels in use on the incident 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.