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MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
Are you prepared to use it?
Objectives
What is a Mayday call When to use a Mayday How to call a Mayday Why firefighters don’t use it How to prepare for a call Possible training scenarios
What is a Mayday?
Meaning of the term an international radio-telephone signal word
used as a distress call
Why do we use it? Alert others help is needed
When to call a Mayday
Fall Collapse Fire Trapped Lost or Disorientated Low Air
How to call a Mayday
Recognize the need for it Press the emergency button on your
radio (if equipped) Radio Transmit “Mayday, Mayday,
Mayday” Wait for response
If no response repeat Mayday call Next step is the acronym L.U.N.A.R.
How to call a Mayday (cont’)
L.U.N.A.R. Location Unit Number Name Assignment
Also inform of air supply status Resources needed
How to call a Mayday (cont’)
Ensure your L.U.N.A.R. response is acknowledge
Activate P.A.S.S. Device Maintain Air supply Stay Alert and wait for help
Why we avoid calling a Mayday
Pride Training Situational Awareness Disorientated
What would you do?
How to Prepare
Practice using your radio Mentally prepare yourself before each call Create a regular training practice
Floor Collapse
Ceiling Collapse
Separated
Entanglement
Remember don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed