Grab this!
It's the G in grab lives.
Guage
What should IC do first when a May Say is stated?
Acknowledge the May day.
May Day shall only be used for personnel who are what?
Lost, trapped or in trouble
This is the preferred method of transmitting a May Day?
Utilizing the radio emergency button.
The back out tone cannot be transmitted on what channel
Radio to radio.
It's the L in grablives.
Low
When deploying the RIT they can go search for the victim, stand outside and help the team removing the victim or be assigned what?
Be assigned the group/division supervisor.
The IC can initiate the RIT for what reasons?
If they can't account for an assigned company or firefighter.
One of the members responsibility after starting a may day. It's the first W
Who
How long should the air horn be activated
15 seconds
This B is very important.
Breathing
If the conditions are sever enough the IC should consider what in regards to the RIT?
Requesting a level 2 RIT
The RIT can be initiated by someone that has witnessed and confirmed what?
A firefighter is in trouble
The second W the member should state after a may day.
Where. Your current location.
Once clear of the incident the IC will ask for what to happen?
A PAR
You should activate this when down
Your pass Device
The IC and the victim may be the only link. What should the IC get?
Any pertinent information from the firefighter.
One way to declare May Day. Activate what?
Red emergency button on the radio
In the four W's its the second W.
What resources you need to resolve the situation
How many turns to activate your pass system on your SCBA
1/2 turn
The S doesn't stand for Super. It stands for what?
Shield
Dispatch must Acknowledge the Mayday in a timely manner if what has not happened?
The IC has not acknowledged it.
The other way to to declare May Day on the radio.
Transmit a verbal radio message.
What does activating the Red button do during a May Day situation?
Gives a priority radio channel and activates it for dispatch
What was left at the fire by Engine 8 when they evacuated their fire on Vine
Thier Hoseline