What is the first step in a Mayday event?
Acknowledge Mayday.Verbalize over Tactical Channel: Emergency Traffic; clear the channel; Mayday, Identify your Who/What/WhereRepeat information back to member and affirm help is coming. Prompt GRAB LIVES.
How should I make a non-tactical channel mayday notification?
Mayday information received by FAC and announced over multiple channels to Command.
How does Command declare a mayday?
Verbalize over tactical channel "Emergency Traffic; clear the channel; Command announcing a Mayday for... (announce known who/what/where information)
How does command announce a Direct Channel Mayday?
Upon receiving Mayday, verbalize over Direct and Tactical Channel, "Emergency Traffic; clear the channel; Mayday, identify your Who/What/Where
How long should units on scene use radio discipline on all channels following a Mayday announcement?
Until the Mayday is resolved and Command clears the appropriate channels.
What channel should I use to communicate with command during a PAR?
Command channel Z1 Ch11-13 or possibly Direct Channel if Mayday not on Direct Channel.
What are the rescue progression resources during a Mayday event?
Partner/crew may be first level of assistance.Deploy/redirect Units in order of proximity and availability to the Mayday member. - Primary: Proximity Units - Secondary: On scene resources/RIT - Tertiary: Incoming resources, 2-11, r1
What are the objectives for executing rescue?
Evaluate Rescue Progression (resource availability) and execute.Address imminent hazards;Provide access/egress prioritizing areas having the highest rescue potential.
Why should I ensure a forward Division during a Mayday event?
To coordinate resources for fire attack and rescue in the high priority area. Evaluate and deploy, resources to address alternative access/egress paths or hazard elimination to supplement the rescue.
What are the rescue task considerations?
Survivable Space/Fire Progression: May include simultaneous interior/exterior water flow; emphasis on addressing/eliminating fire hazard and maximizing available search/rescue time.Access/Egress: Maximize access/egress based on building characteristics to include conventional and fire department created (breach, force entry, laddering) entry/exit points focusing on the area in the members known or suspected location.
Who becomes the Medical Group Supervisor at a Mayday?
M44
What resources are dispatched when a Mayday SOG is in effect?
Mayday immediately activates next level alarm, r1 and a medic unit.Request additional resources as needed. Consider early crew rotation and needs based upon high stress / work environment.
During a mayday, what channel do the chiefs monitor?
Chiefs monitor both the Tactical and Direct Channels.
What is the Tactical Channel Mayday Plan?
Mayday remains on Tactical Channel; FITs on Command Channel. Communications priority within a Division should be face-to-face then the Tactical Channel.
What is the Non-Tactical Channel Mayday Plan?
Mayday remains on transmitted channel (notification by FAC) FITs go to identified channel with Command Post FIT being primary communicator.
What is the Command Declared Mayday Plan Communications Plan?
Mayday on tactical channel; FITs on Command Channel
What is the Direct Channel Mayday Communications Plan?
Mayday remains on direct channel; Fits on Command Channel; Chiefs will communicate on both Direct and Tactical Channel, possibly simultaneously, to transmit to all resources. A direct channel mayday requires notification to the fireground and the FAC.
How should alternative communication plans be arranged?
By Command (Chief) on scene based upon the circumstances. When appropriate, announce the communication plan over the Tactical Channel for fireground situational awareness. Use plan language.
When a mayday is resolved, how are affected channels be cleared?
By verbalizing "Resume normal radio traffic.
What are the roles of the proximity engines at a mayday event?
Maintain necessary fire suppression/confinement effortsConduct own Unit PAR; deploy available members (maintain teams of 2) to locate Mayday membersMake immediate notification (LCAN) to Command/Division Supervisor of any deployment.Maintain survivable space and/or assist with member extraction.
What are the roles of proximity ladders at a mayday event?
Maintain necessary firefighting tasks related to the safety of interior units.Conduct on unit PAR; deploy available members (maintain teams of 2) to locate Mayday members.Make immediate notification (LCAN) to Command/Division Supervisor of any deployment.Assist with member extraction.