SNFO 05: Mayday Flashcards
the initiation of a mayday will involve what 3 groups?
the FF, IC, RIT branch
what does the orange priority key do on the radio?
gives priority
if the radio is turned off, what needs to be done to reauthorize priority radio traffic?
push orange button again
mayday, mayday, mayday needs to be repeated every _______ until there is recognition.
15 seconds
once the IC acknowledges the mayday, what does he want from the downed FF?
LUNAR
what is L in LUNAR?
location (or last known location)
what is U in LUNAR?
unit ID
what is N in LUNAR?
name or seat assignment
what is A in LUNAR?
assignment
what is R in LUNAR?
what resources are needed for rescue, and air
if the firefighter is conscious and oriented, what should they do for the RIT team?
verbally guide them in
in the event the FF is unable to give verbal commands, what should they do?
activate the PAL
when a RIT is activated, the IC must inform all units on scene to do what?
remain on task
when a RIT is activated, aside from the RIT team, what needs to be activated?
RIT branch, RIT safety officer
Who should be the RIT branch director?
second in BC
Who can be the RIT branch director?
BC, company officer
when a RIT has been activated, the IC instructs dispatch to do what?
strike second alarm
during a RIT activation, the IC should assign all other radio traffic to what channel?
Emergency 1
RIT will remain on the same channel as who?
downed FF
if a second mayday occurs on the same zone as the initial mayday, the second mayday shall be on what channel?
emergency 2
the RIT branch director shall establish work cycles of how long?
10-15 minutes
During a RIT activation, what is the minimum number of RIT teams?
3
the end goal is to have a chief officer in what role?
RIT group supervisor
