What is a Mayday call and what is the expected incident commander response?

• A. A Mayday is a firefighter in immediate danger; the IC orders a rapid rescue, assigns RIC, and requests additional resources.
• B. A Mayday is a routine safety check; IC coordinates a standard drill.
• C. A Mayday signals equipment failure; IC dispatches maintenance crew.
• D. A Mayday is a civilian emergency outside the incident; IC coordinates medical evacuation.

Answer: (A)