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DB 15-11 Mayday Flashcards

1
Q

When was the term “Mayday” officially adopted by the LAFD?

A

January 5, 2014

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Q

Mayday is a term used to announce and declare when a firefighter is in a ____ situation.

A

life threatening situation

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The Incident Commander’s standard operation at an emergency incident shall include the concept of risk management in accordance with Section 8.3.2 of NFPA 1500

A

NFPA 1500

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Activities that present a significant risk to the safety of members shall be limited to situations where there is a potential to save ____

A

endangered lives

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5
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No risk to the safety of members shall be acceptable when there is ____ to save lives or property.

A

no possibility

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Q

Declaring a firefighter emergency early allows a member to initiate____ actions and provide the rescue personnel with the necessary ____ notice to locate the member and render assistance.

A
  • self-rescue actions

- advance notice

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Delaying a mayday radio transmission can increase the risk to the ___ and the ____.

A

member in distress and the rescue team

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All personnel shall perform the _____ Procedure when experiencing a “Mayday” situation.

A

GRABLIVES Self Survival Procedure

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9
Q

Company ___ is an important factor in the overall management of the incident and the prevention of the “Mayday” situation.

A

discipline

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10
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Who is responsible for the accountability of the members under their command.

A

Company Officers

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Q

An individual assigned to an incident shall use the hailing term “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” to announce a “______”.

A

Firefighter Missing, Down, or Trapped

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12
Q

This shall be initiated by a member when his/her life is in danger and the situation cannot be corrected in how many seconds?

A

30 seconds

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13
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What channel will the Mayday call be delivered on?

A

Incident Tactical Channel

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If after ___ “Mayday” attempts the member does not receive acknowledgement on the incident tactical channel he/she shall activate the Emergency Alert Button (EAB) and declare the “Mayday” again verbally.

A

after 2 mayday attempts on the TAC

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15
Q

What 5 situations require the immediate initiation of a “Mayday” call?

A

1) separation from Crew/”Lost” (Firefighter missing)
2) Malfunctioning of SCBA or activation of a Low Air alarm in an IDLH and unable to reach an exit safely
3) Injured/disabled (Firefighter Down)
4) Trapped, pinned, entangled in debris (Trapped)
5) Any life threatening condition that cannot be resolved in 30 seconds

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Q

The 30-second rule serves as a reminder to focus on ___ and to gather as much ___ about the situation as possible.

A
  • self rescue

- gather information

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Once a member recognizes they are in a “Mayday” situation or if any other member becomes aware of a member in a “Mayday” situation, it is imperative to give simple, but pertinent information, using the three “___” method

A

W’s method

- Who, Where, What

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18
Q

What does the member wait for, before giving their three W’s?

A

Waits for acknowledgment of the Mayday

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19
Q

Once the Mayday has been declared and the pertinent information has been communicated, the member in distress shall perform actions that will improve ___.

A

survivability

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20
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GRABLIVES: Gauge

Knowing the quantity of air in the air cylinder will give an indication of the time available to find a more ____

A

tenable atmosphere

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21
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GRABLIVES: Radio
The member in distress shall notify incident command of the Mayday using their portable radio. This can be accomplished by using the ___ or the ___

A

Microphone or the EAB

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22
Q

GRABLIVES: Radio
Who will communicate directly with the member in distress and confirm all of his/her transmissions are correctly understood.

A

The IC, Operations Section Chief, Rapid Intervention Group Supervisor

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23
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GRABLIVES: Activate

The “___” device must be manually activated immediately after using the radio to announce the Mayday.

A

PASS device

24
Q

GRABLIVES:

The audible “PASS” device should remain on until ___

A

Rescued

25
Q 
GRABLIVES: Activate
The device (PASS) should only be turned off to communicate if it impedes the member’s ability to \_\_\_\_
A

Communicate via the radio

26
Q

GRABLIVES: Control Breathing

Members must control their breathing and conserve air anytime they don the ____

A

SCBA

27
Q

GRABLIVES: Control Breathing
Because air is limited and work effort and duration can be unpredictable, it is critical that members learn to reduce their anxiety by breathing ____

A

Rhythmically

- This technique also increases cognitive ability

28
Q

GRABLIVES: Control Breathing

The air in one’s cylinder can be further extended by employing the ____ technique.

A

Survival breathing technique

29
Q

GRABLIVES: Control Breathing

How is the survival breathing technique performed?

A

Extending exhalation TWO TIMES that of inhalation

30
Q

GRABLIVES: Stay Low
Members must position themselves near the ___ to avoid the super-heated toxic gases collecting at the ceiling and banking down to the floor.

A

Floor

31
Q

GRABLIVES: Stay Low

Staying low also helps visualize what?

A

Hose line and finding an exit

32
Q

GRABLIVES: Illuminate

Shine flashlight at what degree?

A

45 degree angle

33
Q

GRABLIVES: Illuminate

When shall personal lights be activated and remain on?

A

While working in the IDLH environment

34
Q

GRABLIVES: Illuminate
Whenever ppossible, the member in distress shall point the light at a 45° angle and shine it ___ where a rescuer may see it.

A

Outward

35
Q

GRABLIVES: Make Noise

What type of tool can the member use to make noise as it is struck against a hard surface?

A

A hand tool

36
Q

GRABLIVES: Make Noise
Because Rapid Intervention Company personnel will be located on the perimeter of the building during an incident, it is best if the sound is generated using what wall?

A

An exterior wall

37
Q

GRABLIVES: Make Noise

What 4 specific tools can be used to make noise?

A
  • Axe
  • Pike pole
  • Rubbish hook
  • any type of forcible entry tool
38
Q

GRABLIVES: Make Noise

To conserve your air supply, use a technique that exerts the ___ but creates the ____

A

exerts the least amount of energy, but greater greatest amount of noise

39
Q

GRABLIVES: Exit

What is the most critical element of the Self Survival procedure?

A

Finding an exit

40
Q

GRABLIVES: Exit

How can a member in distress best find an exit?

A

By moving toward one that was identified during entry

41
Q

GRABLIVES: Exit

What are the 2 viable exits?

A

Doorways and windows

42
Q

GRABLIVES: Exit

What can also aid in locating an exit?

A

Hose lines

43
Q

GRABLIVES: Exit

What is used on a hose line to determine the direction of travel outside the building?

A

Couplings

44
Q

GRABLIVES: Exit

Members should be prepared to perform what 3 technical Self Survival skills?

A
  • Upper floor egress, with or without a ladder
  • Disentanglement
  • Breaching and passing through walls
45
Q

GRABLIVES: Shield Airway

Before the air in the SCBA is nearly exhausted, firefighters should prepare to deploy their ___

A

escape filter canister

46
Q

Companies must remain ___ and ____ to their company’s task and continue firefighting operations during a “MAYDAY”

A

committed and disciplined

47
Q

Firefighting efforts must ____ in the area that a member is believed to be down, missing, or trapped.

A

Intensify in the area

48
Q

When a field Chief Officer becomes the Incident Commander, what radio channels shall be monitored for possible communications with the effected member?

A
  • Rapid intervention group tactical channel
  • Emergency Channel 6
  • Dispatch channel
  • Incident tactical channel
  • Incident command channel
49
Q

Procedures for MAYDAY:

I/C initiates Emergency Traffic tones for how many seconds?

A

3 seconds

50
Q

Procedures for MAYDAY:

Activate the distinctive “MAYDAY” radio tone followed by ____ that identifies the type of “MAYDAY” situation

A

clear text

51
Q

Procedures for MAYDAY:
To activate the tones, key the radio mic and hold, at the same time push and hold the orange emergency alert button on the radio head for ____

A

3 seconds

52
Q

Procedures for MAYDAY:

After a “MAYDAY” situation, a ___ and ___ shall be conducted to assure all members and companies are accounted for

A

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) and Company Accountability Report (CAR)

53
Q

Procedures for MAYDAY:

It has proven to be more efficient and effective by conducting a PAR/CAR in one ___ or ____ at a time.

A

Division or group at a time

54
Q

Emergency Traffic:

Emergency Traffic used to communicate what?

A

Extraordinary Hazard or sudden change in conditions that creates an imminent danger to personnel

55
Q

As with all emergency message formats, when the message has been communicated, acknowledged and/or resolved the IC / OSC shall state _____

A

Resume Normal Radio Communications

56
Q

Emergency Traffic:

Overuse of the hailing term “EMERGENCY TRAFFIC” could lead to ____ its urgency.

A

diluting its urgency

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