Mayday
Mayday events can stop an incident in its tracks, as the team refocuses efforts on locating a downed, trapped or disoriented firefighter. Firefighters are encouraged to call a mayday whenever they feel they need help from fellow crewmembers and not wait until it is too late to be reached. The FireRescue1 Mayday resource page provides essential information on how to train for mayday events, video on how to prevent mayday events, details of the rapid-intervention team, plus news of mayday events and Rapid Response analysis of mayday incidents.
A fire fueled by broken gas lines escalated to a third alarm after a Fort Worth firefighter fell through an elevator shaft, prompting a mayday call
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
Three Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighters were extricated from a condo apartment building after the second floor collapsed while they were inside
Training together as the RIT is an essential element in a successful firefighter rescue
Juan J. Bucio, 46, became separated from his partner while trying to rescue someone from the Chicago River
Firefighters tried to carry a large hose to the third floor when a staircase couldn’t handle their weight, according to officials
The Otsego Fire Department issued a mayday call after the firefighter became trapped by a collapsed roof while attempting to exit the structure
Firefighters called a mayday after part of the building collapsed and sent bricks falling on a firefighter, according to officials
The wall on the south side of the former Weaver Piano & Organ Co. building collapsed as firefighters were still inside
The firefighter, who was on the second floor, was complaining of being short of breath
A mayday call was issued when the captain became separated from his crew while battling an apartment blaze
Lawrenceburg Fire Department firefighter Jason Dickey died after becoming trapped when part of the house collapsed
Providence firefighters Dan Rinaldi and Jay LaSalle were trapped in the fire for 30 minutes after something collapsed in the structure
Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for burns, according to officials
All firefighters in Delaware will soon use the same mayday signal in an effort to better coordinate in worst-case scenarios
Officials later determined that the fire was intentionally set; the firefighter is expected to fully recover
The intention of the video is to stress the importance of training and preventing future incidents
Heavy smoke and flames were billowing from the multi-family home on arrival
Crews were ordered out of the house due to unsafe conditions
Chief Mike Snyder fell through a third-floor stairway, crashing down two levels
Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Smith, was dangling out of a front window after he was unable to see while inside the building
Crews initially attempted an offensive attack on the apartment fire, but then pulled out of the building as the fire grew
Instead of managing a mayday call from the outside-in, crews will manage it from the inside-out
While battling the fire, Lt. Thomas Curtis fell through the third floor and and reported he was trapped near a closet
A mayday was called when the firefighters became disoriented, fell to the ground and had to be rescued from the building
Lt. Mike O’Prandy said his thoughts immediately raced back to his family once he realized he was in trouble
Commanding and running a real mayday happens at a speed and force that instruction cannot replicate
Firefighters went into the woods to search for a missing person; the entire crew is safe and accounted for
The firefighter was pulling plywood from the home, which caused charred planks to fall on top of him
The crew was pulling ceiling to get at an attic fire when the roof collapsed; Capt. Andrus freed himself and got to a window where he was rescued
Two mayday calls were made by firefighters who got lost in the building
One of the firefighters was treated for an ankle injury
