CAD Commands Reverse Flashcards
Displays mask to access (Insert, Retrieve, etc.) ambulance company information
ACL
Sets a unit available in quarters
AIQ
AIQ E1
Places a unit on scene at the designated hospital
ATH
ATH E1
Places a unit available by MDT
AVMDT
AVMDT #1234
AVMDT E1
Places a unit available by radio voice contact
AVOICE
AVOICE #1234
AVOICE E1
Displays a mask to retrieve the command (Blue) and tactical (White) frequency for the designated battalion. Type R over the * and enter the desired battalion number.
BFRQ
Displays a blank call entry mask.
CALLENTRY
Places a unit in continuing education status at the specified location. Unit is still available for assignment
CE
CE E1 [ELA], comment
Displays the call history
CH
CH #1234
CH E1
Change the address, phone # or call type of an active call. May be used to supplement a call, send a cancellation request, or close a suspended call by replacing the action code in the call mask.
CHG
CHG #1234
CHG E1
Displays a call history in reverse chronological order
CHR
CHR #1234
CHR E1
Retrieves a call history query mask to locate one or a group of calls based on the criteria entered.
CHQ
Displays a call history with terminal information and detailed time stamps
CHT
CHT #1234
CHT E1
Dispatches a unit on a call
D
D #1234 E1
D E1
Dispatches a unit on a call and places them on scene
DA
DA #1234
DA E1
Displays a list of stations that currently have no engine available
DARK
Displays monthly calendar with date. Same as Shift F-4
DATE
Dispatches a unit on a call and places them en route.
DE
DE #1234
DE E1
Displays a list of stations that currently have no engine available, but there is minimal coverage
DIM
Place a unit in drill status. Unit is still available for assignment. Location may be station or area.
DRILL
DRILL E1[lac001], hose-lay drill
Place unit en route to a call.
ER
ER #1234
ER E1
Place unit en route to a designated hospital using the 3 letter hospital abbreviation.
ERH
ERH E1 [MLK], P/1
Displays the fire response list mask to retrieve the required units for a specific call type. Use TYPL first to determine *** code.
FRL
Displays the 80 fire station order response file for the specified dispatch zone.
FSOR
FSOR 00103C
Retrieves a mask to convert coordinates from degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal minutes or vice versa.
GPS
Displays a list of command options. Retrieves format/syntax options for a specified command.
HELP
Moves a unit back to home district, zeros out the timer in place is unit available in quarters. Primarily for helicopters.
HOME
HOME COPT11
Displays the three closest receiving hospitals to the given address or landmark. Use only for information and when a paramedic response is not needed. Same as LVH.
HOSP
HOSP 1234 MAIN ST.
Displays a call history using the incident number.
INL
INL $1234
Places a reserve unit (500 series) available for dispatch. Used when reserves are being staffed during major emergency coverage.
INSERVE
INSERVE E5111
Location verification by address. Street search information without checking for duplicate calls.
LV
LV 1234 MAIN ST.
Provides latitude and longitude coordinates for a given location displayed in all three coordinate systems.
LVG
LVG 1234 MAIN ST.
Displays the three closest receiving hospitals to a given address or landmark. Use only for information and when a paramedic response is not needed. Not HOSP.
LVH
LVH 1234 MAIN ST.
Location verification by street name. Provides a valid ranges in CAD for the requested street. Does not display absolute available addresses. May not reflect current Geo file.
LVN
LVN MAIN
Location verification and ZIP Code by address.
LVZ
LVZ 1234 MAIN ST.
Documents miscellaneous comments into a call history or unit history.
M
M #1234, COMMENT
M E1, COMMENT
Document multi agency incident number which is the three letter city code followed by their incident number.
MAI
MAI #1234 DNY5678
Updates a unit status from unmanned to manned and available for dispatch.
MAN
MAN E1
Status monitor set up. Pending, active, out of service, unit status, suspended calls in teams.
MON
MON/PA ALL
Moves a unit to another district or location.
MOV
MOV E1 LAC099
MOV E1 LACEFS
Moves a unit back to home district and available MDT.
MOVB
MOVB E1
Displays next message waiting.
NM
Retrieves a mask to sign on to CAD terminal. Same as shift F10.
OP
Signs operator off of CAD terminal. Same as CTRL F10
OP OFF
Places a unit on scene of a call.
OS
OS #1234
OS E1
Places a unit unavailable for dispatch while committed to a drill.
OSDRL
OSDRL E1 [LACLAO]
Places a unit unavailable for dispatch due to mechanical reasons such as breaks or oil changes.
OSMEC
OSMEC E1 [info], via LL
Places a unit unavailable for dispatch due to personnel reasons.
OSPER
OSPER E1 [FF INJURED]
Documents law-enforcement comments or activity.
POLC
POLC #1234, SHR ER
POLC E1, SHR ER
Displays a units last call or specified call history in reverse chronological order in the run card window.
R
R #1234
R E1
Changes a reserve unit status to unavailable and displays it in CAD as replacing the specified unit. The reserve unit must appear before the unit being replaced.
REPLACE
REPLACE E511 E1
Places a unit in reserve status and unavailable for recommendation. Typically used when a reserve unit (500 series) has been staffed during a major incident and is no longer needed.
RESERVE
RESERVE E511
Accesses response criteria files within CAD.
RESP
RESP/INDEX
Forwards a received message to another terminal.
ROUTE
ROUTE CT12/MESSAGE
Reopens a closed call. Comment is required with the reason for the reopen. Call types that normally require an ambulance will issue a prompt if an ambulance is needed. Answer Y or N accordingly to proceed.
RO
RO #1234, PD ON SCENE REQ FD TO RETURN
RO E1, PATIENT REQ FD TO RETURN
Retrieves a complete list of reserve units, 500 series, and current status unless requested by Battalion.
RUS
RUS
RUS B01
Places a unit in special contact status. Contact me beat location or phone number.
SC
SC E1 [3238816140]
Cancels a special contact setting.
SCX
SCX E1
Retrieves system history for the specified date and time frame. Defaults to current dates if not specified.
SH
Displays the current date, time and Julian day.
TIME
Send a message to a specified terminal or group.
TO
TO #1234/MESSAGE
TO E1/MESSAGE
TO CT12/MESSAGE
TO CTT/TROT/SFDT/
Displays a list of all call types and response list codes unless specified. FRL is then used.
TYPL
TYPL
TYPL INJURY
Displays specific information regarding a specified call type such as priority and ambulance count.
TYPR
TYPR INJURY
Retrieves the history for a unit. Defaults to current date if not specified.
UH
UH E1
UH E1 010109/1200
Retrieves the history for a unit in reverse chronological order. Defaults to current date if not specified.
UHR
UHR E1
UHR 010109/1200
Updates a unit status from manned to unmanned and available for dispatch.
UNMAN
UMAN E1
Displays unit type and special equipment details for a specified unit.
UNITR
UNITR E1
Displays the status for a specified unit, Battalion, TRO, fire station or specific equipment type.
US
US E1
US B01
US ME
US Q/LAC001
US ALL SQ
Retrieves the terminal location of the specified surname or employee number.
WHERE
WHERE SMITH
WHERE #123456
Retrieves a list of dispatchers assigned to a specific terminal or group. Same as F7.
WHO
WHO CT12
WHO BCST
WHO TROT
Displays the fire response list mask to retrieve required units for brush responses.
WRL