FIP-FIP7140 - Managing the MayDay

Course Description

This course will facilitate interaction between Incident Commanders and Telecommunicators, as well as lecture and discussion on how to successfully maintain command and control of a working incident while at the same time managing a May Day transmission on the fire ground. Course emphasis will be placed on the following: Incident command and control Incident accountability Rapid intervention team deployment Case studies both locally and nationally which address these type incidents.

Course Outline

I.F.S.T.A. - Essentials of Firefighting - 5th edition
Chapter 1, National Incident Management System
Chapter 19, Fire Department Communications

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to recognize and appropriately handle a distress call (May Day) initiated at an emergency incident. The student will be familiar with functions of an accountability system, incident command and rapid intervention teams.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture, Videos, PowerPoint and Hands-on Application

Evaluation: Practical Exam