Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason to call a Mayday?

• A. Find Downed Firefighter
• B. Lost or Separated from Crew
• C. Need More Water
• D. Low Air Alarm and Cant Find Exit in 30s

Answer: (C)

Mayday is an emergency radio call used when a firefighter is in immediate danger and cannot safely rescue themselves. That’s why downed firefighters and those who are lost or separated from their crew are strong triggers for a Mayday—they indicate a direct threat to personal safety and the need for rapid rescue. A low air alarm combined with being unable to locate an exit within a short time is another clear signal of imminent danger, requiring urgent help.

Needing more water, while important for operations, does not by itself indicate an immediate personal threat or inability to self-rescue. It’s a resource or tactical issue that the incident command handles, not a direct call for personal rescue.