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.
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