MAYDAY LUNAR Radio Distress Call Generator

Train company members to broadcast concise, vital distress transmissions during disorientation, entrapment, low-air emergencies, or structural collapse.

🚨 Active Fireground Emergency For active structural fires or life hazards, dial immediate emergency dispatch Call: 911 / 112

📋 Standard Operating Guidelines & Verification Protocol

Verified Standards

Verify full PPE compliance and secure personal accountability tags prior to entry. Confirm primary water supply established and verify uninterrupted supply line integrity. Coordinate tactical ventilation with interior fire attack nozzle advancement. Designate Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) equipped with dedicated hose line and rescue air pack. Execute regular Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR) every 15-20 minutes or after tactical shifts.

The LUNAR Acronym for Fireground MAYDAYs

When a firefighter is trapped, disoriented, or out of air, seconds dictate survival. The standardized LUNAR format guarantees command receives critical tactical data without radio clutter.

LUNAR Component Breakdown

L - Location: Exact floor, room, quadrant, or distance from exterior wall (e.g., "Second floor, Division B/C corner, bedroom").
U - Unit: Apparatus assignment (e.g., "Engine 4").
N - Name: Firefighter last name (e.g., "Firefighter Vance").
A - Assignment / Air: Last operating assignment and remaining cylinder pressure (e.g., "Right hand search, 1,200 PSI remaining").
R - Resources Needed: Reason for Mayday and tools required (e.g., "Ceiling collapse, trapped by joists, need RIT irons and air transfill").