200s Lost or Trapped FF, May Day Flashcards
Strategy and plan should include a priority rescue if FF reported missing. What must be assumed about this FF?
They are lost in the building until can be accounted for.
As soon as FF THINKS they are in trouble they should call a May Day, initiate GRAB LIVES, activate emergency button, and provide command with what info?
Number of FFs, what sector they were in, where they THINK they are, surroundings, near bye activities they can hear (saws etc)
What are the “musts” for a crew to enter a hazard zone?
1: Have a radio
2: Have a min of 2 persons
3: Have an assignment an individual to report to
the term “may day” is reserved for what?
Lost or trapped FF, “Emergency traffic is used for all other emergencies.
If lost FF is unable to contact anyone on radio what should they do?
Attempt another channel, Channel 1 is preferred.
What role does the PASS devices play in may days?
It must be activated and remain on until rescued, it can be temporarily turned off to communicated on radio but must be turned back on. If a crew hears a PASS they must respond as it was a call for help.
What are ways to boost your chance of rescue?
1: Avoid collapsing middle sections of building
2: Get to hallways, doors, or windows
What are ways to boost your chance of rescue?
1: Avoid collapsing middle sections of building
2: Get to hallways, doors, or windows
3: Control breathing and activity to conserve air.
What should you do if your SCBA is depleted?
Use a filter over their face piece.
If you cannot get out and are awaiting rescue what actions should you perform?
1: Assume a horizontal position that maximizes sound of PASS
2: Try to get to an exterior wall, doorway or hallway
3: Point flashlight to ceiling
4: Make noise
Officers should include whos missing, last known location, and actions taken. What must be considered about all other FFs on scene?
1: Dont abandon fire fight, reinforce it
2: Freelancing must be controlled
What is GRAB LIVES
G: Gauge R: Radio A: Activate PASS B: Breathing control L: Low as possible I: Illuminate V:Volume (make noise) E: Exit find one S: Shield airway
What should the plan for a missing FF include?
1: Fire operations during rescue
2: Expand organization
3: Rescue sector
4: Assign Chief to rescue
5: Medical needs
6: Family Support
7: Member support
8: Logistics
9: Safety
10: Support activities
11: Media control PIO (in a safe location, keep cameras away from faces)
How does the strategy change with a lost FF?
1: To a high priority rescue effort.
2: Immediately obtain extra resources
3: Relay objectives to officer, revise as needed.
4: Immediately request the next higher alarm, including a medical component and establish a staging area
5: Deploy RIC.
6: Assign a safety sector.
7: Immediate PAR after may day called
8: Expand the command organization structure
9: Special call additional Chief officers
In the event of a major emergency (collapse etc) an accurate roll call is a critical priority, what may be the only practical way of accomplishing this?
Withdraw all units and obtain a PAR, this a decision for command to make.
What are individual responsibilities in a may day?
1: Follow directions from supervisors
2: Continue assignment unless directed
3: Keep cool
4: Captains and Chief should always be listening for a may day call as fireground noise could cover it.
What are Dispatch’s responsibilities during a may day?
1: Sound emergency traffic on ALL tactical channels and advise of may day
2: Command will advise someone to monitor channels 2 and 3 listening for the FF
3: Contact all other agencies (including PD) adn advise of the situation.
4: Keep the FF on whatever channel they are found and relay from that agency
5: A sole dispatcher will be assigned to the event
6: ALL non emergency traffic will be stopped and ALL channels monitored.
7: If emergency button is pushed Alarm will contact the unit directly or notify command of the unit who pushed the button
What are typical events that prompt a May Day?
1: Member lost trapped or in trouble
2: Officer who cannot locate a FF under them
3: An incomplete PAR report
4: A member witnesses or confirm any of the above
What are additional actions that can be taken to aid RIC team?
1: Open / unlock all doors
2: Ventilate and ensure proper lighting
3: Rescue teams coordinate with each other to prevent duplicate efforts
4: Asses stability of building and consider TRT
Welfare branch should be established and focus on what?
1: Controlling media
2: Aid in notification of next of KIN.
3: Prevent family from hearing the news via media
4: This should be a Chief officer
After RIC has been deployed what must command do?
Establish another RIC team
What should rescue crews consider during search?
1: Visual sighting of FF
2: Last known location
3: Sound of PASS, shouts for help, tapping, radio noise, moaning, SCBA sounds
4: Tracing hose lines
5: Surrounding structures described by FF
6: Flashlight beams
7: Equipment that was being used by FF
8: Search doorways first, hallways before rooms, exterior walls before open spaces
9: Large areas in grid pattern
10: Ensure all areas searched
11: RIC SCBA bag
12: Use life lines when off hose lines
