600-28 Lost/Trapped Firefighter

Question 1

MAYDAY procedures are to be used by anyone operating in IDLH who find thmselves

Answer 1

lost, trapped, injured, or any situations that requires rescue

Question 2

During MAYDAY 4 components must work together

Answer 2

1. FF/crew in need of immediate resuce
2. Pinellas County ECC
3. IC, Command Staff, General staff
4. Remaining personnel on scene

Question 3

This places your radio transmission as top priority through dispatch

Answer 3

Sims Code H

Question 4

Transmit MAYDAY by:

Answer 4

identifying unit # and repeating MAYDAY three times

Question 5

LUNAR

Answer 5

Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources needed

Question 6

As soon as FF recognizes need for MAYDAY they should

Answer 6

activate PASS device

Question 7

If FF cannot get out, he should assume what position

Answer 7

Horizontal on the floor to maximize audible affects of PASS

Question 8

FF should attempt to position flashlight __ while awaiting rescue

Answer 8

towards the ceiling

Question 9

After an unconfirmed Sims Code H, and unsuccessful attempt to contact IC

Answer 9

Immediately respond a full alarm to assist

Question 10

When a MAYDAY is called, the IC shall

Answer 10

deploy RIC, request MAYDAY tone, and whatever other resources necessary to affect the rescue

Question 11

IC shall make an announcement to all units on scene that MAYDAY has been declared, including

Answer 11

Person’s name, unit, last known location and situation if known

Question 12

During MAYDAY adequate transport resources are required

Answer 12

one transport capable unit per lost/trapped FF

One supervisor to coordinate treatment/transport

Question 13

Conduct a PAR during MAYDAY ops to determine

Answer 13

1. Who is lost, trapped, missing
2. How many are lost
3. What was last known location
4. How many members are injured