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

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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

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Entanglement

Remember don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed