Mayday SOG PDF - Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department

SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 309 Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 309.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides Mayday procedures for Department personnel operating at emergency incidents. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability Fireground Com...

SOG Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department 309 Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 309.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This document provides Mayday procedures for Department personnel operating at emergency incidents. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Corresponding Policies: Fireground Accountability Fireground Communications Incident Management Rapid Intervention, Two-In/Two-Out 309.2 FIRST FIVE MINUTES Upon receiving a Mayday call from a firefighter or receiving notice from Dispatch or on-scene personnel that a firefighter is calling a Mayday, the Incident Commander (IC) should: #Acknowledge the Mayday and clear all radio traffic. Example: "Command to all units, clear the radio for a Mayday transmission, Command to all units, clear the radio for a Mayday transmission. Mayday unit go ahead with your message." #The Mayday status report from the firefighter should include the following information. If the report is not complete request the following missing information: • Location. • Unit. • Name. • Air supply. • Resources needed. #Activate the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC). #Transfer fireground operations to another TAC channel. #Order all units to Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR). #Contact Dispatch and request an additional alarm assignment and confirm that an Advanced Life Support (ALS) rescue capable of immediate transport is on the scene or enroute. #Take command of the rescue effort and transfer command of the overall incident to another qualified officer, or appoint a qualified officer to take command of the rescue effort and retain overall incident command. #Establish a secondary RIT Team. The firefighter or member calling the Mayday should: Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 1 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Mayday #Remain calm. #Locate his/her radio. #Confirm the radio is on the correct channel. #Activate the emergency call button, or key the mic, on the radio. • Activating the emergency call button will give the user the ability to transmit over others and be prioritized in the radio system. #Transmit, "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday." #Once the Mayday is acknowledged, describe the problem and give a LUNAR report. #Activate the Personal Alarm (or Alert) Safety System (PASS) device. #Practice air management procedures. 309.3 PROCEDURES 309.3.1 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT (a) Apparatus 1. (b) Stage an on-scene or arriving ALS rescue to treat and transport firefighters calling the Mayday. Personnel 1. Personnel should avoid any radio traffic while the Mayday is transmitted and acknowledged and limit radio traffic to necessary communications while the Mayday is active. 2. Personnel should continue to carry out their assigned tasks unless otherwise directed. If awaiting assignment, personnel should not engage in any fireground activity until directed by the IC or a supervising officer. 309.3.2 OPERATIONS (a) The IC or a Group/Division supervisor should: 1. 2. Try to assist a firefighter calling a Mayday by: (a) Communicating self-help techniques to assist with the rescue. (b) Using the Mayday firefighter’s own company to assist with the rescue. (c) Using a company already working inside the hazard zone to assist with rescue. (d) Obtain another TAC channel and switch all units not involved with the rescue operation to the new TAC channel. Monitor current fireground operations and alter as needed, including ordering evacuation. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 2 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 3. Maintain communications and command discipline. 4. Clear the Mayday when the situation that gave rise to the Mayday has been controlled and any necessary treatment is under way by contacting Dispatch and advising that the Mayday incident is concluded. 5. The IC should develop and communicate the strategy and Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the next operational period in the incident. 309.4 UNIVERSAL PRACTICES 1. Personnel who know the exact location of a member calling a Mayday and who determine that a rescue can be made should communicate with the officer coordinating the Mayday response before engaging in the rescue. 2. Group/Division supervisors and Company Officers should take reasonable steps to see that assigned personnel are following air management practices (monitoring heads up display, & remote gauges). 3. Non-affected personnel should switch to other tactical frequencies, at least two individuals should be dedicated solely to monitoring the tactical channels. 4. One person should be responsible for conducting a LUNAR and condition of the trapped or missing firefighter. 5. Second person should communicate with the trapped or missing firefighter and offer support. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 3 Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Fire Procedure Manual Mayday 309.5 PROCEDURE DECISION TREE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department ***DRAFT*** Mayday - 4