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LUNARS is an acronym to help you remember the information you need to transmit on the radio when requesting emergency assistance on the fireground.

* '''L''' - Location
* '''U''' - Unit
* '''N''' - Name (or ID#)
* '''A''' - Assignment
* '''R''' - Resources Needed
* '''S''' - Situation

For instance, if you were trapped you might say the following:

 Command from 11-21 with EMERGENCY TRAFFIC

 All companies from Command clear the air for EMERGENCY TRAFFIC, all companies from Command clear the air for EMERGENCY TRAFFIC;

 Go ahead 11-21

 Command from 11-21. MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY. This is Firefighter Jones, I am lost during primary search and low on air, I think I am in the Charlie / Bravo corner in the basement with low visibility and high heat. I need air and help getting out.

* L = Charlie/Bravo corner in the basement (see [[Building side labeling]])
* U = 11-21
* N = Firefighter Jones
* A = primary search
* R = air and help getting out
* S = lost, low on air, low visibility, high heat