FF216 Calling the Mayday

 

Overview

 

This activity is designed to increase the awareness of both career and volunteer firefighters and related emergency service personnel who may be required to call a mayday or respond to a mayday incident. This activity is not designed to supplant local operation procedures and does not purport to instruct firefighters in all aspects of mayday response. This training class does not replace the need for hands-on training and for practice in calling for or responding to mayday incidents.

***This course contains classroom information AS WELL AS hands-on skills***

 

Course Code

 

FF216

 

Length

 

8 Hours

 

Fees

 

  • $410 flat rate off campus

 

Pre-Requisites

 

None

 

Restrictions

 

Must be at least 18 years of age.

 

Certification

 

None

 

Maximum Class Size

 

24

 

Required Student Materials

 

  • Pen
  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Highlighter
  • NFPA Compliant Protective Firefighting Clothing
  • NFPA Compliant SCBA

 

Course Objectives

 

  • Student will be able to define a mayday situation.
  • Student will be able to identify why firefighters fail to or delay calling a mayday.
  • Student will be able to identify mayday decision making parameters and calling procedure.
  • Students will be able to identify mayday training and drill needs for the fire service.

 

Other Notes

 

None

 

Register

 

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