SOP 307 MAYDAY Emergency

Question 1

When shall a MAYDAY shall be declared?

Answer 1

Any situation that presents an immediate threat to the life or health of WMFR personnel.

Question 2

Who’s responsibility is it to manage the MAYDAY?

Answer 2

The incident commander through delegation.

Question 3

How is a mayday declared?

Answer 3

Keying a portable radio microphone or depressing the emergency button and announcing “Mayday Mayday Mayday” followed by the member’s name and location.

Question 4

The member calling a mayday shall respond to the IC following acknowledgement of the mayday with what?

Answer 4

A LUNAR report, if the member is unable to transmit a LUNAR report Jeffcom will provide the IC with the radio identifier of the member.

Question 5

What is a LUNAR report?

Answer 5

Location
Unit
Name
Assignment
Resources needed
Any additional useful information

Question 6

How shall the affected member assist in their own rescue?

Answer 6

• Activate their PASS
• Utilize air conservation
• Monitor remaining air levels
• Utilize EBSS as needed
• Utilize flashlights to assist rescuers
• Attempt self rescue if possible