DB 15-11 Partial (Mayday Procedures)

Question 1

An individual assigned to an incident shall use the hailing term “___” to announce a “Firefighter ___”.

Answer 1

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday

Missing, Down or Trapped

Question 2

This shall be initiated by a member when his/her life is in danger and the situation cannot be corrected in ___.

Answer 2

30 seconds

Question 3

The “Mayday” call will be delivered on the ___.

Answer 3

Incident Tactical Channel

Question 4

A “Mayday” shall also be initiated by ___ if they have knowledge that ___.

Answer 4

any member assigned to an incident;

another firefighter’s life is in danger and they need immediate assistance

Question 5

If after___ “Mayday” attempts the member does not receive acknowledgement on the ___ he/she shall activate the ___ and ___.

Answer 5

two (2)
incident tactical channel
Emergency Alert Button (EAB)
declare the “Mayday” again verbally

Question 6

The following situations require the immediate initiation of a “Mayday” call:

Answer 6

1. Separated from Crew / “Lost” (Firefighter Missing)
2. Malfunction of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or activation of a Low Air Alarm in an IDLH and unable to reach an exit safely.
3. Injured and/or Disabled (Firefighter Down)
4. Trapped, Pinned, and/or Entangled in Debris (Firefighter Trapped)
5. Any life threatening condition that cannot be resolved in 30 seconds

Question 7

The 30-second rule serves as a reminder to focus on ___ and to ___.

Answer 7

self-rescue;

gather as much information about the situation as possible

Question 8

“Lost” (Firefighter Missing) means:

Answer 8

• Loss of visibility

- No physical contact with hose line, lifeline and/or partner

Question 9

Injured and/or Disabled (Firefighter Down) means:

Answer 9

Injury resulting in reduced ability to exit safely

Question 10

Trapped, Pinned, and/or Entangled in Debris (Firefighter Trapped) means:

Answer 10

Mobility compromised due to heat, structural collapse, debris, and/or inoperable/blocked doors/exits.

Question 11

it is imperative to give simple, but pertinent information, using the ___ method (___________).

Answer 11

three “W’s” : who, where, what

Question 12

Note: The member waits for ___ before giving their three W’s. This will ensure _____ and _____.

Answer 12

acknowledgement of the “MAYDAY”
radio traffic is clear
the IC hears the message

Question 13

GRABLIVES: G

Answer 13

GAUGE (check air level)

Question 14

GRABLIVES: R

Answer 14

RADIO (Mayday Procedures)

Question 15

GRABLIVES: A

Answer 15

ACTIVATE (manually activate PASS alarm)

Question 16

GRABLIVES: B

Answer 16

BREATHING (slow and control breathing)

Question 17

GRABLIVES: L

Answer 17

LOW (stay low)

Question 18

GRABLIVES: I

Answer 18

ILLUMINATE (point light at 45 degree angle up from floor if immobile)

Question 19

GRABLIVES: V

Answer 19

VOLUME (make noise with handtools on floor, exterior walls, etc)

Question 20

GRABLIVES: E

Answer 20

EXIT (find an exit, make an exit, find a hoseline)

Question 21

As part of EXIT, (2) Members should be prepared to perform what technical Self Survival skills?

Answer 21

1. upper floor egress, with or without a ladder in place
2. disentanglement
3. breaching and passing through walls

Question 22

GRABLIVES: S

Answer 22

SHIELD (prepare to shield airway once SCBA runs out of air… rescue canister is no longer an option)