Emergency Alert Tones and Emerg Button

Question 1

Emergency Alert Tones and Emergency Button Use

Does the emergency button on the mobile (apparatus) radio work?

Answer 1

No, it is disabled

Question 2

Emergency Alert Tones and Emergency Button Use

What shall staff calling for a MAYDAY say?

Answer 2

Mayday 3 x, followed by LIP

• Location
• Identification (name and unit)
• Problem

Question 3

Emergency Alert Tones and Emergency Button Use

If communications is unable to make radio contact with any on scene officer, communications will immediately dispatch? (5)

Answer 3

• Another unit
• DC
• PC
• PRP
• Ambulance

Question 4

Emergency Alert Tones and Emergency Button Use

What message will be delivered with the emergency alert tones?

Answer 4

Urgent, urgent, urgent
*this is used when there is potential for life threatening situations (collapse, loss of water supply, change in strategy)