11: Firefighter Survival Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons to call a MAYDAY (10)
A
If you feel you are in a compromised situation
if you find a downed FF or crew member goes down
Caught in a flashover, rollover or smoke explosion
Tangled or pinned and self rescue has not worked in 60 seconds
Fallen through roof or floor
Primary exit is blocked and unable to find secondary exit in 60s
Low air alarm goes off and unable to find exit in 30 seconds
Become lost or separated from crew and unable to find exit
Disoriented and unable to find exit in 60s
Entrapped with low air alarm
2
Q
P.A.C.C.A.N
A
PASS Alarm
Air Assessment
Communication
Conditions
Actions
Needs
3
Q
2 types of FF’s that are in trouble:
A
Those that have run out of air
Those about to run out of air
