Mayday Procedure Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Mayday procedure according to the document?

• To train new firefighters

• To identify roles and responsibilities during a Mayday incident

• To improve communication skills

• To conduct routine fire drills

What should a firefighter do if they find themselves lost, trapped, or injured?

• Wait for help to arrive

• Use the term 'Mayday' immediately

• Call a family member

• Use a whistle to signal

What information should be given to Command when declaring a Mayday?

• Personal hobbies

• Company identity and location details

• Weather conditions

• Firefighter's favorite food

What should be done with flashlights by lost or trapped firefighters?

• Turn them off to save battery

• Point them towards the ceiling

• Use them to signal Morse code

• Flash them randomly

What should be considered in addition to deploying the RIT?

• Requesting a standby medical helicopter

• Organizing a press conference

• Planning a celebration

• Scheduling a training session

How many times is the term "Mayday" repeated when used?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What happens when the emergency button is activated on the radio?

• It sends a notification to the alarm office on Channel 2

• It automatically ends the operation

• It switches to a private channel

• It turns off the radio

What should the IC do if a "Mayday" is transmitted on a channel other than channel 2?

• Ignore the message

• Switch to channel 2 to communicate

• Wait for confirmation

• Continue on the current channel

What is the critical priority mentioned in the document?

• Extinguishing the fire

• Personnel accountability report and information on trapped or lost firefighters

• Securing the perimeter

• Evacuating civilians

What should be done if the radio is not manually reset after an emergency button activation?

• Turn the radio off or hold the orange button until a long beep is heard

• Ignore the reset

• Continue using the radio as is

• Call for technical support