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.
Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
Houston Firefighter Angel Gaitan recounts the apartment fire that trapped three firefighters during a flashover
Four Colorado Springs firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in below-freezing weather
The ATF fire modeling research focused on the role of corrugated stainless-steel tubing in the death of Howard County Firefighter Nathan Flynn
Anniston firefighters will have LUNAR devices added to their gear to enhance safety and communication
A ceiling collapse injured a FF during a shopping center fire in Reisterstown
Memphis firefighters became trapped while fighting a house fire Tuesday evening
Four simple steps to teach rookies about the seriousness of mayday incidents
The firefighter, a man in his 30s, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition
Two firefighters were injured during a fire at a Georgetown restaurant
Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel was flown to a burn unit after being caught in a garage fire explosion
Chesterfield firefighter David Hart was resuscitated by other firefighters after suffering his 8th heart attack
Five Montgomery firefighters were burned, two critically, while searching for people trapped in a house fire in May
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
“We haven’t had to ask for help. They’ve just provided it,” Irmo Assistant Chief Sloane Valentino said
Irmo Fire District Firefighter James Muller, 25, became trapped in the fire along with multiple other firefighters
Charlotte Captain Jeff Bright talks about climbing above the 5-alarm fire to rescue the operator
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said firefighters rescued 15 workers and had to call for help themselves during the construction site fire
Montgomery Captain Donald L. Crenshaw, Jr. suffered second- and third-degree burns across 20% of his body as firefighters attempted to rescue three civilians
Traditional methods can be cumbersome under high-stress conditions
The firefighter was able to remove himself from the mix-used building without injuries
Crewmembers “got them out pretty quick,” Birmingham Battalion Chief Jackie Hicks said
Here’s how L3Harris’s new model meets the new NFPA 1802 standard
The training officer explains the physiological response during a mayday incident and why training that’s too difficult can build problematic habits
Download a copy of the Guide and level-up your operations by creating a culture of mayday training and designing rookie-, basic-, and advanced-level drills
It can be VERY realistic without being dangerous; you just need the right instructors
The Christina Fire Company firefighter was rescued within five minutes of the mayday call and transported to a local hospital
Fire service leaders reflect on Abbott’s legacy, from Project Mayday to Abbottville and all facets of command training
Three other firefighters and two civilians were injured at the scene
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
