What does the Mayday checklist cover?

Declaring the Mayday, controlling the channel, assigning RIT, securing resources, tracking air/time, and coordinating rescue operations — all with clear prompts.

How does this help ICs under stress?

It provides a disciplined cadence (PAR/CAN) and concrete next steps so nothing critical is missed during high-stress operations.

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Mayday Checklist

Structured prompts for declaring the Mayday, controlling communications, assigning RIT, and tracking air/time — all on the IDLH Tactical Worksheet®.

What’s on the checklist

Immediate declaration, confirmation, and channel control.
RIT assignment, tasks, tools, and entry control.
Air management and time tracking for the downed firefighter and rescue team.
Staging, additional alarms, and EMS coordination.

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Mayday checklist — IDLH Tactical Worksheet®

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