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.
Jan. 23, 2005, marked the first time since 1918 that FDNY members had died in separate calls on the same day
A mayday followed by a partial roof collapse left one firefighter dead and at least four others in serious condition
Three Houston firefighters suffered serious burns when they were blocked by a heavy door during an apartment fire
The firefighter escaped injury after being briefly trapped, then returned to continue fighting the blaze after being evaluated
While battling a Baltimore rowhome fire, four firefighters were plunged into the basement after the main floor collapsed
Three firefighters, who were on the top floors of the low-rise building, called a mayday after one firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion
One Sarasota County firefighter fell through the roof of a two-story wood home while venting an area believed to be safe
Eric Whitehead sued the fire department for “negligence, carelessness and recklessness” and violating its procedures and practices when fighting the fire
One firefighter fell through a hole in the floor, landing in the basement, and called a mayday
Firefighter calls mayday after roof collapse separates interior crew
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Christopher Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter Kody Vanfossan died fighting a multi-alarm commercial fire
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Baltimore County Assistant Chief Joshua Montague fell through the floor and Rebecca Budnick grabbed him and held onto him until help arrived
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The Buffalo Fire Department firefighters suffered burns and two suffered from smoke inhalation while battling a blaze in a two-story house
Dallas Fire Chief David Coatney credits enhanced RIT training for rescue of three Dallas firefighters in an apartment fire structural collapse
Three Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighters were extricated from a condo apartment building after the second floor collapsed while they were inside
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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
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