Regina Command System Mayday 201-13

Question 1

What does UCAN stand for in the context of a mayday report?

Answer 1

Unit, Conditions, Actions, Needs

UCAN is a structured format for reporting critical information during a mayday situation.

Question 2

What is the primary information needed in a mayday report?

Answer 2

Unit, Conditions, Actions, Needs

These components help responders assess the situation and provide necessary assistance.

Question 3

What is the role of the Emergency Communication Centre (ECC) upon a MAYDAY declaration?

Answer 3

Follow the ECC Mayday Algorithm, dispatch one 4-person apparatus and one Regina EMS ambulance

This is an automatic and pre-determined response to mayday situations.

Question 4

What additional resources may be requested during a mayday incident?

Answer 4

More EMS units, specialized teams or apparatus (e.g., Tech Rescue, Haz Mat)

These requests aim to adequately address the mayday and other critical factors.

Question 5

Who must be informed immediately about a MAYDAY situation?

Answer 5

Deputy Chief of Operations (DC OPS) or designate

This ensures that higher command is aware of the emergency and can coordinate resources.

Question 6

What is the importance of radio communication during a mayday incident?

Answer 6

To ensure constant monitoring and communication among crews

This helps in maintaining situational awareness and coordination.

Question 7

What should the Field Incident Technician ensure regarding radio usage?

Answer 7

One portable radio in the command unit is monitoring the mayday talkgroup at all times

Continuous monitoring is essential for effective communication during emergencies.

Question 8

What should crews do once a mayday has been transmitted?

Answer 8

Maintain radio silence, only transmit mayday declarations, priority traffic, and status change reports

This minimizes confusion and ensures clarity in communication.

Question 9

Under what condition should the orange mayday button on portable radios be activated?

Answer 9

If the downed firefighter is unable to key their portable radio microphone

This action ensures that all hazard zone companies hear the mayday.

Question 10

What is the purpose of patching the mayday talk group to the tactical talkgroup?

Answer 10

To ensure effective communication and coordination during the mayday incident

This helps in relaying critical information to the tactical team.

Question 11

True or False: All hazard zone operations must switch to a different talkgroup once a mayday is declared.

Answer 11

False

Operations should remain on the same talkgroup whenever possible.

Question 12

When must a Mayday be declared?

Answer 12

As soon as the person or crew knows they cannot safely exit an IDLH hazard zone

IDLH stands for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.

Question 13

What does UCAN stand for in Mayday reporting?

Answer 13

Unit, Conditions, Actions, Needs

This reporting structure helps communicate critical information during a Mayday situation.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the NO-PAR policy?

Answer 14

To reduce radio traffic and allow the IC airtime to react to Mayday traffic

NO-PAR stands for No Personnel Accountability Report.

Question 15

What should be included in a UCAN report?

Answer 15

• Unit - identity
• Conditions - what caused the mayday
• Actions - current actions
• Needs - needs to resolve the mayday, including air supply level

The report should be specific to effectively assist the impacted firefighter.

Question 16

What is the first step a firefighter should take when realizing they cannot exit the hazard zone?

Answer 16

Call for a Mayday as soon as possible

This ensures priority radio traffic for assistance.

Question 17

What should firefighters do after declaring a Mayday?

Answer 17

• Calm down
• Begin self-help/self-rescue techniques
• Conserve air
• activate your pass alarm if appropriate
• maintain radio contact with the IC
  

These actions are critical for survival until help arrives.

Question 18

What is the role of the IC during a Mayday situation?

Answer 18

To perform roll calls and manage the response to the Mayday

The Incident Commander (IC) coordinates the incident response and ensures safety.

Question 19

What is the order of roll call during a Mayday situation?

Answer 19

Begins with crews deepest in the IDLH environment and works out to those at less risk

This method helps identify affected crews efficiently.

Question 20

True or False: A Mayday can be declared after a PAR is obtained.

Answer 20

False

A NO-PAR policy is in effect once a Mayday has been transmitted.

Question 21

What should the firefighter say when declaring a Mayday?

Answer 21

“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” followed by a detailed UCAN report

This ensures clear communication of the emergency situation.

Question 22

What does the ‘Can’ in UCAN refer to?

Answer 22

Conditions - what caused the condition(s) of the Mayday

Understanding the conditions is vital for the response team.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The first action in handling a Mayday is to determine your current _______.

Answer 23

air supply

Knowing air supply levels is critical for self-rescue.

Question 24

What must companies operating in the hazard zone during a mayday do?

Answer 24

• Maintain radio silence
• Mayday announcements, priority traffic, and status reports ONLY
• Be prepared to assist with the rescue if able or assigned
• Interior crews should continue fire control efforts

Question 25

What are the tactical level Mayday responsibilities?

Answer 25

* Take strong control of the entry point * Perform resource assessment in the division/group * Request enough resources to get the job done * Support the fire fight when necessary * Consider critical factors in the division/group * Develop the division/group rescue IAP * Utilize the Help Order when possible * DO NOT flood the interior with resources * Organize, properly equip, and brief on deck crews before deployment * Give clear, realistic objectives to rescue teams * Implement, assess, and reinforce the rescue efforts

Question 26

What must the Incident Commander (IC) do when a mayday is declared on the fireground?

Answer 26

* Confirm the critical factors and risk management plan * Take strong control of the communications process * Follow the mayday communication algorithm * Change the IAP to high priority rescue effort * Assign company officers or division/group supervisors * Coordinate and support the rescue efforts * Continue offensive fireground operations when appropriate * Establish treatment

Question 27

True or False: A NO-PAR policy will take effect when a mayday is declared.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What should the IC do if there are division/group supervisors in place when a mayday is declared?

Answer 28

Push control of the rescue operation down to the division/group supervisor

Question 29

What is the role of the division/group supervisor during a mayday?

Answer 29

Manage the rescue activities in their division or group to resolve the mayday

Question 30

What must on-deck companies do when there are no division/group supervisors during a mayday?

Answer 30

Use discipline, properly equip themselves, have a rescue plan, and be ordered into the hazard zone by the IC

Question 31

What actions should the IC take after mayday operations are cleared?

Answer 31

* Reassess 360 and fire ground critical factors * Reassess risk management profile * Reassess strategy/tactics and benchmarks achieved * Assess needs for additional or replacement crews

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The IC will contact the ECC and clear the mayday radio traffic using the _______.

Answer 32

[Order Model]

Question 33

What should be included in the mayday conclusion report announced by the IC?

Answer 33

* A brief mayday conclusion report * The strategy and IAP for the next operational period * Resource determination

Question 34

What is the first step in the Help Order for rescuing downed firefighters?

Answer 34

The firefighter having the mayday performs self-rescue ## Footnote Self-rescue is crucial for the safety of the downed firefighter.

Question 35

What is the second step in the Help Order for rescuing downed firefighters?

Answer 35

The firefighter's own crew members perform the rescue ## Footnote Crew members are often best positioned to assist their own.

Question 36

What is the third step in the Help Order for rescuing downed firefighters?

Answer 36

Another company already working in the hazard zone performs the rescue ## Footnote This step emphasizes teamwork among different companies in the field.

Question 37

What is the fourth step in the Help Order for rescuing downed firefighters?

Answer 37

Using an on-deck company located outside the hazard zone as a RIT Crew ## Footnote RIT stands for Rapid Intervention Team, which is critical for emergency situations.