CALLING THE MAYDAY / SAFETY & SURVIVAL
This program is a highly intensive survival program designed to give participants the skills to save themselves and downed members.
Students will be placed in numerous high stress situations in which they will be required to call a mayday and attempt self rescue. Students will also learn SCBA maneuvers to assist in self rescue and self survival.
Throughout the program, advanced techniques will be provided to students to help extend their air time and improve chances for survival.
The program will also cover a variety of downed firefighter packaging including carries, drags and varying floor removal techniques.
Students will be receive an understanding of how to use the most basic tools found on almost all apparatus in the fire service, and what can be easily carried in personal protective equipment to save yourself or another downed member.
Photos show “hands-on” evolutions through a challenge course, provided by All Hands Fire.
NOTE: This class is physically demanding and designed to raise the level of anxiety of the students. This is done to better prepare them in the event that they become trapped and need to call a MAYDAY. Customers to ensure that students are physically fit and capable of fulfilling the strenuous class requirements.
Comments about “Calling the Mayday” class:
“One of the best classes I have taken in 20 years in fire service”.
“The props were extremely realistic and effective”.
“A great class. Would recommend to every firefighter out there”.
” Very informative and I now feel better prepared”.
“It opened my eyes to being prepared for Mayday situations”
“The practical was extremely taxing, but worth it”
“Intense!!! Makes you realize the level of anxiety and how important it is to remain calm”
“Feel much more prepared if I have to call a MAYDAY”.
To schedule this class, please contact Training@AllHandsFire.com
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