HAWAII BLUE CARD BOARD
EXAMINATION SET 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ A Mayday is defined as:.
Answer: Anytime a firefighter(s) cannot safely exit an IDLH hazard
zone
⩥ Once a Mayday has been declared, ALL Hazard Zone & Mayday
Communications _______________________________________.
Answer: will stay on the same Tactical Frequency
⩥ Help Order.
Answer: 1) Communicating to a lost firefighter self-rescue techniques to
assist with the rescue
2) Using a mayday firefighter(s) own company to assist with the rescue
3) Using a company already located inside of the hazard zone to assist
with the rescue
4) Using an On-Deck company located outside of the hazard zone as a
RIC crew
⩥ The best way to run a mayday incident is to operate in a manner that
eliminates them from _______________ in the first place..
, Answer: occurring
⩥ The best way to run a mayday incident is to operate in a manner that
eliminates them from occurring in the first place. This is done by:.
Answer: • Following all SOP's
• Consistent and ongoing, task, tactical, and strategic level training
• Always operating in the correct strategy
• Performing 360s (with a TIC) whenever possible
• Managing air supplies and max entry depths
• Always avoiding working directly above a working fire
• Always being attached to a hoseline in IDLH (or possible IDLH)
• Avoid splitting crews in IDLH (supervisors need to supervise)
• Putting water on the fire as quickly and as safely as possible
⩥ Percentage of Maydays based
on the Occupancy type:
1. Residential -
2. Commercial -
3. Apartments -.
Answer: 1. 43%
2. 32%
EXAMINATION SET 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ A Mayday is defined as:.
Answer: Anytime a firefighter(s) cannot safely exit an IDLH hazard
zone
⩥ Once a Mayday has been declared, ALL Hazard Zone & Mayday
Communications _______________________________________.
Answer: will stay on the same Tactical Frequency
⩥ Help Order.
Answer: 1) Communicating to a lost firefighter self-rescue techniques to
assist with the rescue
2) Using a mayday firefighter(s) own company to assist with the rescue
3) Using a company already located inside of the hazard zone to assist
with the rescue
4) Using an On-Deck company located outside of the hazard zone as a
RIC crew
⩥ The best way to run a mayday incident is to operate in a manner that
eliminates them from _______________ in the first place..
, Answer: occurring
⩥ The best way to run a mayday incident is to operate in a manner that
eliminates them from occurring in the first place. This is done by:.
Answer: • Following all SOP's
• Consistent and ongoing, task, tactical, and strategic level training
• Always operating in the correct strategy
• Performing 360s (with a TIC) whenever possible
• Managing air supplies and max entry depths
• Always avoiding working directly above a working fire
• Always being attached to a hoseline in IDLH (or possible IDLH)
• Avoid splitting crews in IDLH (supervisors need to supervise)
• Putting water on the fire as quickly and as safely as possible
⩥ Percentage of Maydays based
on the Occupancy type:
1. Residential -
2. Commercial -
3. Apartments -.
Answer: 1. 43%
2. 32%
