Fire departments across the Capital Region are training together on a single, shared response for one of the most dangerous moments a firefighter can face — a Mayday call.

For the first time, crews from different jurisdictions are learning the same language and procedures, so when something goes wrong on a shared scene, there’s no confusion about what happens next.

Esquimalt Fire Chief Matt Furlot joins the program to talk about why this change matters, how it improves coordination under pressure, and what this new regional approach means for firefighter safety.

IMAGE: Firefighters from across the Capital Region and beyond train together at CFB Esquimalt during regional Mayday survival training. (Courtesy Esquimalt Fire Fighters Association)