200s Lost or Trapped FF, May Day

Question 1

Strategy and plan should include a priority rescue if FF reported missing. What must be assumed about this FF?

Answer 1

They are lost in the building until can be accounted for.

Question 2

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?

Answer 2

Number of FFs, what sector they were in, where they THINK they are, surroundings, near bye activities they can hear (saws etc)

Question 3

What are the “musts” for a crew to enter a hazard zone?

Answer 3

1: Have a radio
2: Have a min of 2 persons
3: Have an assignment an individual to report to

Question 4

the term “may day” is reserved for what?

Answer 4

Lost or trapped FF, “Emergency traffic is used for all other emergencies.

Question 5

If lost FF is unable to contact anyone on radio what should they do?

Answer 5

Attempt another channel, Channel 1 is preferred.

Question 6

What role does the PASS devices play in may days?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

What are ways to boost your chance of rescue?

Answer 7

1: Avoid collapsing middle sections of building
2: Get to hallways, doors, or windows

Question 8

What are ways to boost your chance of rescue?

Answer 8

1: Avoid collapsing middle sections of building
2: Get to hallways, doors, or windows
3: Control breathing and activity to conserve air.

Question 9

What should you do if your SCBA is depleted?

Answer 9

Use a filter over their face piece.

Question 10

If you cannot get out and are awaiting rescue what actions should you perform?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Officers should include whos missing, last known location, and actions taken. What must be considered about all other FFs on scene?

Answer 11

1: Dont abandon fire fight, reinforce it
2: Freelancing must be controlled

Question 12

What is GRAB LIVES

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What should the plan for a missing FF include?

Answer 13

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)

Question 14

How does the strategy change with a lost FF?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Withdraw all units and obtain a PAR, this a decision for command to make.

Question 16

What are individual responsibilities in a may day?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What are Dispatch’s responsibilities during a may day?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What are typical events that prompt a May Day?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What are additional actions that can be taken to aid RIC team?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Welfare branch should be established and focus on what?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

After RIC has been deployed what must command do?

Answer 21

Establish another RIC team

Question 22

What should rescue crews consider during search?

Answer 22

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