SOP #31: Mayday Procedures Flashcards
What are some situations that require the transmission of a Mayday Message?
Fall
Collapse
Lost, trapped or cut off by fire
Stuck
SCBA Emergency
Medical Emergency
What is the first step a member should take when confronted with a mayday parameter?
call the mayday
When should members avoid transmitting MAYDAY message?
situations that have already been transmitted
What should the member transmitting the mayday do?
activate emergency button on portable radio
How many times shall the member transmitting the mayday say the word “Mayday”?
Three (3) Times
After acknowledgement from IC or Fire alarm, the member shall transmit?
LUNAR
Location
Unit
Name
Assignment
Resources needed
Member in distress shall activate_____ and attempt to get to ?
Personal Alert safety system (Pass Device)
and get to one of the outside walls of the building
Radio transmission shall be limited to___, during a mayday situation?
Urgent messages only
Who shall the FAST co. be assigned to ?
Rescue Sector
IC will designate who will be in command of Rescue sector from?
If DAC assume command the original BC
SOB
BC on scene
Company Officer
What option does the IC have in regards to radio transmission at a mayday?
- Keep all comm. on same channel.
- Put the Rescue Operation on another channel usually channel 4
- move the incident operation to another channel, usually channel 4
How can the IC ensure accountability of all company members on scene?
Face to face roll call
full roll call over dep. radio
limited roll call over dep. radio
have fire alarm conduct a full or limited roll call
If companies are not in the vicinity of the member(s) in trouble, the company shall?
maintain their position. Unless IC instructs otherwise
Fire alarm will announce?
This is a MAYDAY Alarm Response
In the event of a mayday, who can be redeployed to assist in the rescue of trapped firefighters?
Special Hazards
What should be done upon the receipt of a mayday message from IC or a member in distress?
immediately dispatch a MAYDAY ALARM RESPONSE on Channel 1
After how long of the IC not acknowledging a mayday message shall the Emergency traffic warble tone be activated?
5 seconds
What shall a mayday response alarm consist of when dispatched by fire alarm
two (2) closest engine companies
two (2) closest ladder companies
two (2) closest rescue companies
one (1) Battalion Chief
The responding companies to mayday alarm response shall acknowledge?
Responding on Channel 1
What is the purpose of the mayday alarm response?
to form back-up FAST and augment the resources assigned to the rescue operation
What shall the first engine and first ladder company do at a mayday alarm response?
proceed to command post w/fast equipment to form back-up fast
How shall the rescue be position at a mayday alarm response?
position the rescue for rapid transport of members
In what instance would moving toward an outside wall not be a good idea?
presence of rows of stock or machinery in commercial buildings. make a perimeter search of the exterior walls impossible
Location where triage of both civilians and firefighters takes place. Area is chosen by first arriving Rescue Officer and is setup in a location where other rescues can easily access?
EMS Sector
officer will inform IC face-to-face of the location of the EMS area
Any member of any rank designated by the IC to assist in tracking the location of members, listening to communications, communicating with civilians, using the command matrix or command board and being a gatekeeper for the command post?
Incident Command Technicians (ICTs)
A group of common fire service situations that have been identified by The National Fire Academy because it has been recognized through line of duty death investigations that members have delayed calling mayday with tragic results?
Mayday Parameters
Located on the right shoulder strap of the scba designated to assist in locating ff who is incapacitated or in need of assistance by sounding and audible and visual alarm that will activate automatically after 20 seconds of immobility?
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS Device)
The location where the FAST operates when deployed?
Rescue Sector
