
Calling a MAYDAY is a complicated cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skill set that relies on a radio and the communication system, both human and hardware, that gets the call for help. Members of SMCFD during MAYDAY training this week. (photo credit: Leah Bolton)
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- Two firefighters in full gear are preparing equipment in an outdoor setting. One is adjusting a tool while the other looks on. They are near a chain-link fence and a fire safety trailer. A hose is visible on the ground.
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- Firefighters in full gear approach a smoke-filled building. Two are on a balcony, one carrying a tool, while thick smoke billows around them. Safety equipment and teamwork are evident in their coordinated efforts.
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- A group of firefighters in uniform rests outdoors, sitting on coolers and folding chairs. They are gathered in an open area with trees and a fence in the background. Their gear and equipment are scattered around.
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- Four firefighters in full gear, equipped with oxygen tanks, stand on an outdoor structure surrounded by smoke. They appear to be entering a doorway in a training exercise or emergency scenario. Trees and a metal tower are visible in the background.