Mayday Procedures

Question 1

Mayday Procedures - At an emergency incident FF’s may become:

Answer 1

1. Trapped
2. Lost
3. Injured
4. Find themselves in life threatening situations

Question 2

Mayday Procedures - Mayday shall be used in conjunction with an _?

Answer 2

Emergency announcement

Question 3

Mayday Procedures - A mayday can be communicated via radio by:

Answer 3

1. FF who is trapped, lost, injured or find themselves in a life threatening situation
2. IC, Sector Officer or CO or anyone who cannot account for any individual
3. A FF who witnessed and or has firsthand knowledge that a FF is - trapped, lost, injured or find themselves in a life threatening situation

Question 4

Mayday Procedures - Communications shall cease with the exception of the following:

Answer 4

• FF who initiated the emergency
• IC
• IRIC
• Comms

Question 5

Mayday Procedures - There are 4 steps to follow to initiate a Mayday if you have a radio, what are they?

Answer 5

Step 1 - Activate orange button
Step 2 - Communicate message (LIP)
Step 3 - Activate Pass
Step 4 - Search for an exit

Question 6

Mayday Procedures - if a FF is lost, trapped, injured and does’t have a radio what should they do?

Answer 6

• Activate PASS alarm
• Make attempt to exit
• breech a wall for escape or for air
• find a wall (don’t stay in the middle)