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Total Validated Submissions204

Year-to-Date Validated Submissions56

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175mapped incidents

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General17 fields

YearCountryState / ProvinceFD TypeReported EventIncident Setting

Does department have policy/procedure to assign crew as dedicated RIT?All

NoYes

Does your department have annual fitness standards?All

NoYes

Formally ReportedAll

NoYes

If so, are those standards punitive? Meaning if you do not pass, you are removed from combat duty and remediatedAll

NoYes

If so, is it a Proactive RIT (softening the structure, being mobile, creating egress etc.) or Standby RIT (staged out front with tools waiting for activation)?All

Proactive RITStandby RIT

Incident Time of DayAll

12:01 pm - 3 pm3:01 am - 6 am3:01 pm - 6 pm6:01 pm - 9 pm6:02 am - 9 am9:01 am - 12 pm9:01 pm - 11:59 pmAfternoon · 12–6 PMEvening · 6 PM–12 AMMidnight - 3 amMorning · 6 AM–12 PMOvernight · 12–6 AM

Respondent AssignmentAll

Chief officerFIDFirefighter operation on scene not directly involved in the mayday or near missIncident commaderN/ARIT/rescue crew member

Respondent On SceneAll

NoYes

Team Radio AvailabilityAll

NoYes

Weather ConditionsAll

CloudyRainySnowySunnyWindy

What shift schedule do you work?All

24 / 4824 / 7248 / 96OtherVolunteer

Incident16 fields

Emergency Type

All

Air issueCut off/overrun by fireEntangledFall through floorFall through roofLoss of accountability / no contactLost/DisorientedMedical emergencyOtherStructural collapse

Structure / Occupancy

Building construction typeAll

Concrete blockMetal buildingWood frameWood over block

Did the structure have a basement?All

NoYes

Emergency Button FunctionAll

I don't knowOther

Emergency Button PolicyAll

NoYes

How many above ground floors did the structure have?All

1 story2 stories3 stories4 stories5 storiesBetween 6-10 storiesMore than 20 stories

How was the need for Mayday/Emergency message made known?All

Audible PASS alarm was notedOver the air radio transmission request for helpPAR check with lacking accountabilityVisualization of firefighter in distress

If so, were the sprinkler activated?All

N/ANoYes

Line Flowing at MaydayAll

NoYes

Mayday CallerAll

An exterior crewAnother interior crewCommand or Chief OfficerFIDFID crew (any member of the FID's crew)No mayday was calledOther

Mayday Format UsedAll

CAN (Conditions, Actions, Needs)GRAB LIVES (Gauge, Radio report, Activate PASS, Breathing, Low, Illuminate, Volume, Exit, Shield)LIPS (Location, Identify, Problem, Survival)LUNAR (Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources)OtherWWW (Who, What, Where)

Mayday Policy FormatAll

Was the structure sprinklered?All

NoYes

What was the initial attack mode?All

DefensiveInvestigativeOffensive

What were the exterior fire conditions for the initial arriving FD company?All

26% - 50% involved with fire51% - 75% involved with fireNothing showingOver 75% involved with fireSmoke showing only (No visible fire from exterior)Under 25% involved with fire

FID19 fields

Fireground Assignment

Did the FID activate their PASS alarm?All

NoYes

Did the FID attempt self-rescue?All

NoUnknownYes

Did the FID have a tool with them upon discovery?All

NoYes

Did the FID have formal/accredited survival training?All

NoYes

Did the FID have their SCBA mask on their face upon discovery?All

NoYes

FID Career / VolunteerAll

CareerVolunteer

FID on Regular ShiftAll

NoYes

FID Removal MethodAll

Had to be fully removed by othersOn their ownWith limited assistance

How many calls did the FID respond to since the start of their shift set, prior to the mayday call?All

0-511-156-10

How many consecutive hours was the FID working prior to the mayday incident?All

0 - 1213 - 2425 - 3637 - 4849 - 60More than 72

If yes, was the FID working the back half of the double?All

NoYes

Was FID located in the same area as declared in Mayday?All

NoYes

Was the FID ambulatory upon discovery?All

NoYes

Was the FID working a double (working overtime or time trade)?All

NoYes

Was the FID working with their regular assigned crew members?All

NoYes

What floor was the FID located on at the time the Mayday was declared?All

BasementFloor 1Floor 2Floor 3Floor 4Floor 6 - 10

What floor was the FID located on upon discovery?All

BasementFloor 1Floor 2Floor 21 & upFloor 3Floor 4Floor 6 - 10

What mental state was the FID in upon discovery?All

Conscious & alertConscious & alteredUnconsious

RIT / Rescue Team37 fields

Who Rescued FID

Agency RIT TrainingAll

NoYes

Air Remaining at DiscoveryAll

1499 psi - 1000 psi1999 psi - 1500 psi2499 psi - 2000 psi2900 psi - 2500 psi3499 psi - 3000 psi3999 psi - 3500 psi4500 psi - 4000 psi499 - 50 psi999 psi - 500 psiOut of air

Created Egress Point TypeAll

Drop in (create egress from floor above)N/ATunneling (create egress from floor below)Wall breach (Metal)Wall breach (Wood)Window Cut down

Created Entry Point TypeAll

Drop in (create access from floor above)N/ATunneling (create access from floor below)Wall breach (Metal)Wall breach (Wood)Window Cut down

Egress DistanceAll

11ft- 20ft1ft - 10ft21ft - 30ft31ft - 40ft41ft - 50ftover 50ft

Egress Point TypeAll

DoorwayHad to create an egress pointN/ARoofWindow

Factors That Helped Locate FIDAll

FID was able to relay their locationLast know operating location of FIDPASS alarm soundingSomeone on scene had a visual on the FID and relayed locationTraditional primary search starting from the most endangered location of incident

FID Air IssueAll

NoYes

FID Extraction MethodAll

4-point carry (2 at the head, 2 at the legs)Dirty drag (feet first)Dirty drag (head first, using FID'S arms)Dirty drag (head first, using the SCBA shoulder starps as grab points)FID was ambulatory

FID Given AirAll

NoYes

FID Mask IntactAll

NoYes

FID Packaged Before ExtractionAll

NoYes

FID Packaging MethodAll

Adjustable pickoff, rope or webbingN/ASCBA harness/seatbelt conversion

FID Regulator in PlaceAll

NoYes

FID Regulator IntactAll

NoYes

FID SCBA ManufacturerAll

DraegerMSAOtherSCOTT

Heat Conditions at FID DiscoveryAll

100 F - 200 F201 F - 300 F301 F - 400 F401 F - 500 FAbove 500 FNo heatUnknow

Initial RIT StaffingAll

23456N/A (did not have a formal RIT established prior to Mayday)

Means of FID RemovalAll

Aerial ladder (straight stick)Ground laddersN/ARopeStairsWindows

Method Used to Give FID AirAll

OtherRIT pack - High pressure (UAC transfill / hot fill)RIT pack - Low pressure (Regulator swap / hookup)RIT/RC SCBA's Low pressure buddy breathing / EBBS hookup

Outside RIT TrainingAll

NoYes

RIT Entry Point TypeAll

DoorwayHad to create an entry pointN/ARoofWindow

RIT Established Before MaydayAll

NoYes

RIT Pack NeededAll

NoYes

RIT Pack UsedAll

NoYes

RIT Packs at Full First AlarmAll

012345More than 5

RIT Packs Available at MaydayAll

012345More than 5

RIT Search Line UsedAll

NoYes

RIT TIC AccessAll

NoYes

RIT TIC UsedAll

NoYes

RIT Used Same Entry PointAll

NoYes

RIT Water Protection NeededAll

NoYes

RIT Water Protection ProvidedAll

NoYes

Same Entry / Egress PointAll

NoYes

Second RIT / Rescue Crew NeededAll

N/ANoYes

Visibility at FID DiscoveryAll

Full visibility (clear conditions)Low visibility (some visibility from floor to approx. 3 feet off the ground)Moderate visibility (smokey and hazy but able to somewhat see while standing)Zero visibility (blacked out conditions)

Command13 fields

Additional Alarm After MaydayAll

NoYes

Annual IC Mayday Scenario TrainingAll

NoYes

Command Location at MaydayAll

Mobile outside IDLHMobile within IDLHNot establishedStationary (IC inside command vehicle)

Did Command keep Fire Ops and Mayday/RIT ops or expand command structure?All

Incident Commander expanded the command structureIncident Commander Kept both Fire ops and Mayday/RIT ops

Fire Ops Channel During MaydayAll

Fire operations remained on Mayday ChannelFire operations switched to a separate Channel

First Mayday AcknowledgmentAll

DispatchFirefighters operating on sceneIC or Chief officerOther

IC Had an AideAll

NoYes

IC RIT Management TrainingAll

NoYes

IC Using HeadsetAll

NoYes

Mayday Acknowledged on First CallAll

NoYes

PAR After MaydayAll

NoYes

Was a 360 completed by the initial arriving company?All

NoOtherYes

Was a formal Incident Commander on scene/established prior to the Mayday event?All

NoYes

Post Mayday2 fields

Medical Director Supports Mayday ProtocolsAll

NoYes

What was the medical outcome of the transported FID(s)?All

DeceasedForced medical retirement due to injuriesN/A (did not get transported)Return to light dutyReturned to full duty

Dispatch3 fields

Dispatcher TypeAll

Certified emergency dispatchersCertified firefightersCivilians (on the job training only)

Dispatchers Engaged in Mayday PolicyAll

NoYes

Dispatchers in Scenario TrainingAll

NoYes

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186Unique Incidents

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General17 fields

CountryDepartment TypeDoes department have policy/procedure to assign crew as dedicated RIT?Does your department have annual fitness standards?Formally ReportedIf so, are those standards punitive? Meaning if you do not pass, you are removed from combat duty and remediatedIf so, is it a Proactive RIT (softening the structure, being mobile, creating egress etc.) or Standby RIT (staged out front with tools waiting for activation)?Incident MonthIncident SettingIncident Time of DayReported EventRespondent AssignmentRespondent On SceneTeam Radio AvailabilityWeather ConditionsWeather TemperatureWhat shift schedule do you work?

Incident17 fields

Building construction typeDid the structure have a basement?Emergency ButtonEmergency Button FunctionEmergency Button PolicyEmergency TypeHow many above ground floors did the structure have?How was the need for Mayday/Emergency message made known?If so, were the sprinkler activated?Line Flowing at MaydayMayday CallerMayday Format UsedMayday Policy FormatWas the structure sprinklered?What type of structure did the Mayday occur in?What was the initial attack mode?What were the exterior fire conditions for the initial arriving FD company?

FID19 fields

Did the FID activate their PASS alarm?Did the FID attempt self-rescue?Did the FID have a tool with them upon discovery?Did the FID have formal/accredited survival training?Did the FID have their SCBA mask on their face upon discovery?FID Career / VolunteerFID on Regular ShiftFID Removal MethodHow many calls did the FID respond to since the start of their shift set, prior to the mayday call?How many consecutive hours was the FID working prior to the mayday incident?If yes, was the FID working the back half of the double?Was FID located in the same area as declared in Mayday?Was the FID ambulatory upon discovery?Was the FID working a double (working overtime or time trade)?Was the FID working with their regular assigned crew members?What floor was the FID located on at the time the Mayday was declared?What floor was the FID located on upon discovery?What mental state was the FID in upon discovery?What was the fireground assignment of the FID?

RIT / Rescue Team38 fields

Agency RIT TrainingAir Remaining at DiscoveryCreated Egress Point TypeCreated Entry Point TypeEgress DistanceEgress Point TypeFactors That Helped Locate FIDFID Air IssueFID Extraction MethodFID Given AirFID Mask IntactFID Packaged Before ExtractionFID Packaging MethodFID Regulator in PlaceFID Regulator IntactFID SCBA ManufacturerHeat Conditions at FID DiscoveryInitial RIT StaffingMeans of FID RemovalMethod Used to Give FID AirOutside RIT TrainingRIT DeploymentRIT Entry Point TypeRIT Established Before MaydayRIT Pack NeededRIT Pack UsedRIT Packs at Full First AlarmRIT Packs Available at MaydayRIT Search Line UsedRIT TIC AccessRIT TIC UsedRIT Used Same Entry PointRIT Water Protection NeededRIT Water Protection ProvidedSame Entry / Egress PointSecond RIT / Rescue Crew NeededVisibility at FID DiscoveryWho Rescued FID

Command13 fields

Additional Alarm After MaydayAnnual IC Mayday Scenario TrainingCommand Location at MaydayDid Command keep Fire Ops and Mayday/RIT ops or expand command structure?Fire Ops Channel During MaydayFirst Mayday AcknowledgmentIC Had an AideIC RIT Management TrainingIC Using HeadsetMayday Acknowledged on First CallPAR After MaydayWas a 360 completed by the initial arriving company?Was a formal Incident Commander on scene/established prior to the Mayday event?

Post Mayday3 fields

Medical Director Supports Mayday ProtocolsMedical OutcomeWhat was the medical outcome of the transported FID(s)?

Dispatch3 fields

Dispatcher TypeDispatchers Engaged in Mayday PolicyDispatchers in Scenario Training

Times5 fields

Arrival to MaydayArrival to Water on FireFID Located to ExtractionMayday to ExtractionMayday to FID Located

Emergency Type

Filtered N: 204 · Eligible N: 204 · Answered N: 199 · Missing: 5

Fall through floor66 · 33.2%

Lost/Disoriented49 · 24.6%

Structural collapse43 · 21.6%

Other23 · 11.6%

Cut off/overrun by fire21 · 10.6%

Air issue15 · 7.5%

Loss of accountability / no contact12 · 6.0%

Entangled10 · 5.0%

Medical emergency4 · 2.0%

Fall through roof3 · 1.5%

Multi-select percentages use responding eligible submissions as the denominator; categories can total more than 100%.

Who Rescued FID

Filtered N: 204 · Eligible N: 204 · Answered N: 202 · Missing: 2

Self Rescue68 · 33.7%

FID's crew56 · 27.7%

Another company operating on the interior34 · 16.8%

RIT team19 · 9.4%

Another company operating on the exterior15 · 7.4%

Other10 · 5.0%

Percentages use Answered N as the denominator. Explicit N/A is excluded from Eligible N; blanks remain Missing.