DB 15-11 Mayday Procedures

Question 1

One of the most effective methods to keep our members safe at the scene of an emergency is to ensure that what are established?

Answer 1

Risk management principals

Question 2

In the case that a life threatening situation occurs all members must understand how to declare a what when they need help?

Answer 2

Emergency

Question 3

On January 5, 2014 the LAFD formally adopted the hailing term what used to announce or declare when a firefighter is in a life threatening situation?

Answer 3

“Mayday”

Question 4

The ICs standard operation at an emergency incident shall include the concept of risk management in accordance with section 8.3.2 of what NFPA standard?

Answer 4

NFPA 1500

Question 5

Declaring a what early allows a member to initiate self-rescue actions and provide the rescue personnel with the necessary advance notice to locate the member and render assistance?

Answer 5

Firefighter emergency

Question 6

All personnel shall perform the what self survival procedure when experiencing a “mayday” situation?

Answer 6

GRAB LIVES

Question 7

Who are responsible for accountability of the members under their command?

Answer 7

Company officers

Question 8

Accountability is managed by maintaining what through an incident?

Answer 8

Company unity

Question 9

What is an important factor in the overall management of the incident and the prevention of the “mayday” situation?

Answer 9

Company discipline

Question 10

An individual assigned to an incident shall use “mayday, mayday, mayday” to announce a firefighter who is what?

Answer 10

Missing, down, trapped

Question 11

A “mayday” shall be initiated by a member when their life is in danger and the situation cannot be corrected in how many seconds?

Answer 11

30 seconds

Question 12

The “mayday” call will be delivered on what channel?

Answer 12

Incident TAC channel

Question 13

If after how many “mayday” attempts the member does not receive acknowledgement on the incident tactical channel he/she shall activate the EAB and declare “mayday” again verbally?

Answer 13

2

Question 14

What situations require immediate imitation of a “mayday” call?

Answer 14

Missing, down, trapped firefighter, and any life threatening condition that cannot be resolved in 30 seconds

Question 15

The what rule serves as a reminder to focus on self-rescue and to gather as much information about the situation as possible?

Answer 15

30-second rule

Question 16

What are the 3 W’s that should be given during a “mayday” situation?

Answer 16

Who, what, where

Question 17

The member waits for what of the “mayday” before giving their 3 W’s to ensure radio traffic is clear and the IC hears the message?

Answer 17

Acknowledgement

Question 18

Companies must remain committed and disciplined to their what and continue firefighting operations during a “mayday”?

Answer 18

Company’s task

Question 19

What must intensify in the area that a member is believed to be down, missing, trapped?

Answer 19

Firefighting efforts

Question 20

When operating in the foreground and a “mayday” event occurs, who working nearby may have the best opportunity to affect a quick rescue?

Answer 20

Company commanders

Question 21

Who in the immediate area of the member in distress should take the necessary action to safely affect a rescue?

Answer 21

Proximity companies

Question 22

Who must consider their location, the company’s time on air, the location of the member requiring rescue, and accountability for the company’s actions to the IC?

Answer 22

Proximity companies

Question 23

What is common language and shall be used to notify personnel working on-scene of a “mayday” situation that a firefighter accident or emergency has occurred?

Answer 23

“Clear text”

Question 24

What radio channels shall be monitored for possible communications with a missing, down, or trapped member? (REDII)

Answer 24

RIC channel (if assigned)
Emergency channel 6
Dispatch channel
IC channel (command)
Incident TAC channel(s)

Question 25

How long does IC initiate emergency traffic tones?

Answer 25

3 seconds

Question 26

To activate emergency fines, key and hold what while at the same time push and hold the orange emergency alert button on the radio head for 3 seconds?

Answer 26

Radio mic

Question 27

Who does the IC notify of the “mayday” and type of emergency?

Answer 27

IC

Question 28

RIC should monitor the appropriate radio channels in which mode?

Answer 28

“Stand by” or “deployment” mode

Question 29

IC shall have all companies maintain suppression efforts in what mode?

Answer 29

Offensive mode

Question 30

After a “mayday” situation, a what shall be conducted to assure all members and companies are accounted for at the incident or in a specific branch, division, or group?

Answer 30

Personnel accountability report (PAR) and company accountability report (CAR)

Question 31

A PAR/CAR has been proven to be more efficient and effective in where?

Answer 31

1 division or group at a time

Question 32

At the conclusion of a “mayday” situation, the IC shall transmit to all companies what on the command and tac channel(s) in addition to notifying MFC that “mayday” has concluded?

Answer 32

“All clear-resume normal radio communications”

Question 33

The affected member should be medically evaluated by who and transported to the hospital as needed?

Answer 33

Paramedics

Question 34

In the event of an extraordinary hazard, or sudden change in conditions that creates an imminent danger to personnel, members can communicate what on the radio to identify the situation?

Answer 34

“Emergency traffic”

Question 35

Consistent with intent and spirit of all emergency message formats, in the event of an “emergency traffic” transmission, the IC may activate what to ensure radio silence prior to communicating the nature of the hazard?

Answer 35

Emergency radio tones

Question 36

For “emergency traffic” use, if the incident is organized efficiently and unity of command exists, the safety concern could potentially be transmitted to division and group supervisors via what?

Answer 36

Radio or face to face