202.08 Mayday & Emergencies

Question 1

When a hazardous condition exists _______________ shall be utilized.

Answer 1

Emergency declaration

Question 2

Emergency

Used when an emergency is imminent, or has already happened:

Answer 2

Collapse, or potential collapse of a wall, roof, or building

Backdraft or an explosion

Flashover or rapidly changing fire conditions

Water supply interruption

Hole(s) in the floor, open shafts, burned/missing stairs

Compromised structural components

Non-secure elevator doors, swing-type elevator doors

Downed power lines

Any other circumstance that can seriously injure a firefighter

Evacuation

Requesting additional alarm

Question 3

__________ is reserved for only those situations wanna fire fighter is in peril

Answer 3

Mayday

Question 4

Mayday Procedure

Answer 4

Repeat “Mayday” 3 times

Nature of the mayday

(Last known) Location

Company and name

Plans, if any, to remove themselves from situation

Question 5

Mayday Situations

Answer 5

Injured and in need of immediate assistance or unable to reach a safe location under their own power

Lost/disoriented

Trapped/entangled, unable to exit structure before expending air supply

Low on air/low air alarm sounding in conjunction with any other item listed

Negative or no response to PAR after second attempt