10-Codes Flashcards
10-2
Return to quarters
10-1
Call your quarters
10-3
Call dispatcher
10-4
Acknowledge
10-5
Repeat message
10-6
Stand by
10-7
Verify address/location
10-8
In service by radio
10-9
Off the air
10-10
Unit location
10-11
Radio test count
10-12
Preliminary report
10-14
Roster staffed engine company
10-18
One engine AND one ladder
10-19
One engine OR one ladder
10-20
Proceed at reduced speed
10-21
Brush fire
10-22
Outside rubbish
10-23
Abandoned derelict vehicle (ADV)
10-24
Auto fire
10-25
Without code: situation other than code 1,2,3 or 4
Code 1: fire has extended into building
Code 2: one or more blown manhole covers/ manhole under pressure
Code 3: smoke seeping from a manhole
Code4: fire or smoke condition from transformer
Note: utility crew dispatched immediately with code 1 or 4
10-26
Food on the stove
10-27
Compactor or incinerator fire that has not extended
10-28
Subway or railroad fire or emergency
Code 1: structural fire
Code 2: non-structural fire (train fire, rubbish on the tracks)
Code 3: emergency non-medical
10-31
Assist a civilian other than medical
10-32
Defective oil burner
10-33
Odor condition
Code 1: odor of smoke
Code 2: any other type of odor
10-34
Sprinkler system emergency
Code 1: defective
Code 2: unwarranted
Code 3: sprinkler activated by a heat source
10-35
Alarm system activation
No code : unwarranted alarm (low battery)
Code 1: testing or servicing alarm
Code 2: construction activities
Code 3: ordinary household activities (steam,toast)
Code 4: other known cause (smoking)
10-36
Vehicle accident/emergency
Code 1: wash down required
Code 2: accident, no injuries, no wash down
Code 3: accident with injuries
Code 4: trapped victim extrication required
No code : other than described above
10-37
Medical assignment
Code 1: deceased
Code 2: not breathing
Code 3: responsive (non-serious) injury or illness
Code 4: no contact
10-38
Carbon monoxide
Code 1: detector activation (defective unwarranted)
Code 2: CO incident 1-9 ppm
Code 3: CO emergency >9 ppm
Code 4: CO incident/emergency with no detector activation
10-39
FD standing by (at incident)
10-40
Utility emergency
Code 1: gas
Code 2: electrical
Code 3: water
Code 4: steam
10-41
Fire marshal investigation required
(Must specify code)
Code 1: occupied structure or vehicle
Code 2: unoccupied structure at time of fire
Code 3: unoccupied vehicle
Code 4: vacant structure not intended for dwelling (detached garage, sheds)
10-44
Request for Ambulance
A request for an ambulance response from the EMS Command. Specify the reason and type (when possible).
10-45
Civilian DOA or Serious Injury (Fire Related ONLY)
Code 1: Black - Deceased
Code 2: Red/Orange - Life threatening injury
Code 3: Yellow - Non-Life threatening injury
Code 4: Green - Non-Serious Injury/Ambulatory
10-47
Police Response
Police assistance is needed for crowd or traffic control, security, apprehension, etc. The dispatcher shall be advised of the specific reason for the request.
10-48
Police Response for Harassment
Firefighters are being harmed and Police assistance is needed immediately.
10-51
Suspension of Outside Activities
- Transmitted over Department radio, voice alarm, and teleprinter when outside activities are suspended.
- When conditions that caused suspension of outside activities no longer exist, the following message will be transmitted by Department radio, voice alarm and teleprinter:
- All units resume outside activities forthwith.
10-60
Major Emergency Response
No Code: Major Emergency with the potential for multiple casualties (collapse of a private dwelling, derailment of a subway car.)
Code 1: Technical Rescue Required
Code 2: Technical Rescue Required Large Scale
10-66
Missing, Lost, Trapped, or Seriously Injured Member and Additional Resources are Required
Transmission of signal 10-66 will automatically cause the next higher full alarm assignment and the response of all of its associated resources
10-70
Water Supply Is Required - A notification that the first arriving engine does NOT have a positive water source. This shall be an urgent message to the dispatcher from the unit transmitting the signal. It will also require an urgent HT transmission to all units on the scene.
- Dead or Frozen Hydrant
- Unable to Access a Hydrant
- Unable to Hookup to a Hydrant
- Insufficient Hydrant Pressure
- No Water/Insufficient Pressure at Standpipe Outlet
10-75
Notification of a Fire or Emergency
10-76
Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise Building
A High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height.
10-77
Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise Multiple Dwelling
High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height.
10-80
Hazmat Incident
No Code: No additional resources required
Code 1: No Contamination
Code 2: 4 or less civilians/responders contaminated
Code 3: 5 or more civilians/responders contaminated
Code 4: Large # of people contaminated need mass decon task force. For every 250 vics, need an add. MDTF.
10-84
First Unit to Arrive.
The first arriving unit shall immediately transmit a 10-84 via the MDT or Department radio if the MDT is out of service. Other signals should not be given with the 10-84 except where the situation is apparent on arrival.
10-85
Fire Marshal requires emergency police assistance (specify reason)
10-86
Fluoroprotein Foam Operation
10-87
High Expansion Foam Operation
10-91
Medical Emergency EMS - Fire Unit Not Required
10-92
Malicious False Alarm
Indicates that a false alarm was transmitted with malicious intent.
10-99
Unit Will Be Operating for at least 30 Minutes
An operating unit will be unavailable for at least 30 minutes. The unit is to state the reason it will not be available.