Mayday Readines and Response MP 201.01B Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a Mayday Situation?
A
- FF is unable to safely exit hazard area
- event that can’t be resolved by that FF within 30 secs
2
Q
What is the “Rule of Mayday Readiness”?
A
It is EVERY ff’s responsibility to maintain a high level of Mayday readiness.
3
Q
What is the definition of Mayday Readiness?
A
Per NFPA 1500, It’s the ability to don, doff and manipulate the SCBA in zero visibility, while wearing firefighting gloves.
4
Q
What are the most important factors for Mayday prevention?
A
- work within ICS/RMS
- work within IAP
- always be accountable to someone (no freelance)
- maintain individual/crew air mgt
- manage work cycles
- monitor distance traveled in buildings
- layer resources
- plan/act out an exit plan
5
Q
What are the 2 components of Mayday Readiness?
A
- Prevention: consistent training and practice
- Response: remaining calm and remember training
6
Q
When a Mayday is reported, what should each firefighter remember?
A
- B.O.A.: breathe, organize, act
- Survival training: wall breech, SCBA, disentanglement
- Grab Lives:
