This is a checklist for Command Mayday checklist. I used to keep it in the pocket of my turnout coat. Use it, modify it, whatever. Merry Christmas
_____ Acknowledge MayDay
_____ Clear Radio Traffic — (Dispatch emergency transmission)
_____ Attempt to determine Who/What/Where info. Conduct PAR if unknown. Consider Dispatch to replay tape
_____ Switch fire ops to different frequency — (use Dispatch Emerg Transmission).
_____ Additional Alarms — 1 for fire / 1 to support rescue
_____ Level II staging for additional alarm companies
_____ Request additional chief officers.
_____ Dispatch to notify COD (chief of dept.)
_____ Consider using a company on scene as 2nd RIC
_____ Request additional RIC Team.
_____ Request ALS. — EMS / ALSÂ to CP
_____ Deploy RIC Team to find victim.
_____ Consider hoseline support for RIC operation.
_____ Establish Rescue Division Supervisor – BC.
_____ Assign firefighting operation to another BC.
_____ Consider — Assign Command Company.
_____ Conduct PAR on firefighting ops frequency.
_____ Evaluate on-scene resources.
_____ Assign personnel to monitor building.
_____ PD open lane for EMS to get out / escort
_____ Determine what hospital (Trauma / Burn Center).
_____ Dispatch to contact hospital.
_____ CISD
_____ Relief, rehab and release of affected company
_____ Document.
4 Comments
Great checklist to have with IC.
I would like to see more information like this.
We should ALWAYS use checklists. This is one of the many we should have ready to use. Don’t think you are smart enough not to use them.
Bring it on we need more awe ness and training