Call Type Descriptions/Conditions Flashcards
1
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911 Hang Up
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Informant disconnected during the transfer or conversation. For open lines, activate the TTY and send the response using any available information provided by the informant or PSAP. Attempt to contact the informant or PSAP to verify response. Change the call type and/or location once additional information is received and include relevant details.
Document call back attempt.
2
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Automatic Aid
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Outside agency requests multiple resources or units other than an Engine, Squad or Truck. This includes requests for air squads.
3
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Automatic Aid Engine
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Outside agency requests an Engine for Automatic Aid.
4
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Automatic Aid Squad
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Outside agency requests a Squad or ALS unit for Automatic Aid
5
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Automatic Aid Truck
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Outside agency requests a Truck for Automatic Aid
6
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Abdominal Pain
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Left or right flank/side pain, epigastric pain (upper, middle abdomen), mid-abdomen pain, supra pubic or groin pain.
7
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Agricultural Burn
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Specialized burn for agricultural industry. Expires at 1600 on specified date.
8
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Allergic Reaction
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Suspected or known allergy to food, medication, bee sting or animals. Witnessed reaction, rash, hives, itching, drooling or difficulty swallowing.
9
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Aircraft Emergency (ALERT1)
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Airport Towers will advice ALERT1.
Represents a warning light or minor aircraft difficulty in the air.
10
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Aircraft Emergency (ALERT2)
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Airport Tower will advice ALERT2.
Represents a declared aircraft emergency in the air.
11
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Aircraft Emercency (ALERT3)
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Airport Tower will advise ALERT3.
Represents an aircraft crash, imminent crash or fire on a grounded aircraft.
12
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Aircraft Emergency over Water
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LAX Tower will advise BLUE1 or BLUE2 via Crash Phone. Enter location as LAX COAST. BLUE3 is entered as MDMN or MDMJ based on souls onboard.
13
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Fire Alarm
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Monitoring Company reports heat or smoke detection alarm.
14
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Fire Alarm w/ Reset
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Monitoring company reports heat or smoke detection alarm with a reset or restore.
15
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
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Carbon Monoxide detector activation from premise or monitoring company. Document ill person(s) in the text of the call and request an ambulance in the AMB field of the call mask.
16
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Medical Alarm
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Monitoring company reports medical alarm activation. Type code according to the primary problem reported.
17
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Manual Pull Alarm
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Manual pull alarm reported by premise or monitoring company. Indicate reset or restore in the text.
18
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Residential Fire Alarm
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Monitoring company reports residential heat or smoke detector alarm. Indicate reset or restore in the text.
19
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Water Flow Alarm
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Monitoring company reports water flow alarm activation.
20
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Water Flow Alarm w/ Reset
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Monitoring company reports water flow alarm activation with reset or restore.
21
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Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest
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Person in cardiac and/or respiratory arrest
22
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Assault/Abuse
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Physical assault with or without injury, sexual assault, child/elder abuse or assault.
Intentional human bite.
23
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Back Pain
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Chronic or acute back pain, kidney infection or stones, back injury.
24
Q
Biological Detection System
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Biological Detection System alarm activated and detected Anthrax in one of three sups processing and distribution centers.
25
Psychological Rescue
Suicidal thoughts or threats with no attempt. Severely depressed, manic, violent or paranoid behaviors. Psychiatric disorders. If any attempt has been made, then type code accordingly.
Type code panic attack according to symptoms.
26
Human or Animal Bite/Sting
Non-malicious human bite. Animal bite. Non-allergic insect bite or sting.
27
Bleeding/Wounds
Bleeding lacerations, incisions or abrasions. Nasal, rectal or vaginal bleeding.
Vomiting blood or "coffee ground" vomitus.
28
Boat Fire
Watercraft fire on the water. Specify lake or ocean. Indicate in the text.
29
Bomb Threat
Bomb threat or visible device. Obtain staging location or command post from PSAP. Page jurisdictional BC.
30
Bridge Fire
Bridge fire as reported.
31
Brush Fire
Brush fire as reported in designated brush areas. Verify with SFD if necessary.
32
Burns
Thermal, electrical, chemical or radiation burns of varying degrees.
33
Brush Fire on Catalina
Brush fire as reported on Catalina Island. Verify with SFD if necessary. US Navy responds with hovercraft to transport apparatus and personnel.
34
Technical Rescue on Catalina
Technical rescue on Catalina Island. Helicopter will respond to fly in USAR Task Force.
35
Choking
Complete or partial airway obstruction. Cleared airway following an obstruction. Indicate cause and situation in text.
36
Cliff Rescue
Rescue of a person from a cliff, canyon or mountainside greater in distance than 100ft.
37
Coast Rescue
Rescue of a person from an ocean bluff or cliff with a response from lifeguards and possibly US Coast Guard
38
Collapsed Building, Structure or Trench
Technical rescue due to a collapsed building, structure, trench or mine.
39
Confined Space Rescue
Technical rescue in a space not meant for human habitation where no collapse has occurred. May be used for small scale wall or roof collapse.
40
Chest Pain
Chest discomfort, heaviness or tightness. Crushing, burning or constricting chest pain. Fluttering, palpitations or racing heart beat
41
Stroke
Partial or complete paralysis, facial drooping, difficulty speaking, loss of motor control or altered level of consciousness with a history of stroke or hypertension.
42
Difficulty Breathing
Shortness of breath, asthma, emphysema, COPD or hyperventilation
43
Train Derailment
Train derailment as reported.
44
Diabetic
History of diabetes with a high or low blood sugar, altered level of consciousness, abnormal behavior or sweet, fruity odor on breath.
45
Deep Water Rescue
Drowning, diving or SCUBA incident in a deep, coastal or offshore area.
46
Lake or Waterway Rescue
Deep water rescue involving a lake or waterway.
47
Dock, Wharf or Pier Fire
Dock, wharf, pier or slip fire
48
Drowning or Diving Accident
Actual or near drowning. Diving or SCUBA accident that does not require a dive team response.
49
Electrical Shock
Witnessed or suspected electrical shock, lightning strike or taser subject.
50
Elevator Rescue
Person(s) stuck in an elevator
51
Medical Rescue
Person down with no further conditions or circumstances. Medical rescue with a reporting party not with the patient or unable to provide further details. Indicate in the text.
52
Medical Rescue Translator Call
Medical rescue that takes longer than 15 seconds to connect to a translator. Send the call using available landline ALI or zooming in on the wireless Phase 2 Data. Use the correct call type when the nature of the medical response is known. Change the call type once more accurate information is obtained.
53
Large Animal Rescue
Technical rescue of a horse or other large animal that requires specialized equipment and expertise.
54
Explosion
Witnessed, suspected or audible explosion.
55
Heat or Cold Exposure
Heat exhaustion or stroke.
Hypothermia or frostbite.
Indicate situation in the text.
56
Eye Injury
Injury, laceration or blunt trauma to the eye. Impaled object or chemicals in the eye
57
Injured in a Fall
Fall from a distance greater than 2 feet and other than from a standing position.
58
FD Controlled Burn
Controlled burn performed by the Fire Department.
59
Fence Fire
Fence fire as reported.
60
Flooding Inside
Commercial or residential interior flooding.
61
Gas Main Break
Natural gas main break or rupture.
62
Gas Leak Inside
Suspected or known natural gas, propane or LPG leak inside a location.
63
Gas Leak Outside
Suspected or known natural gas leak at the meter, propane or LPG leak outside.
64
Grass Fire
Grass fire reported in a non-brush area.
65
Grass Fire, Antelope Valley
Grass fire is reported in Battalion 11 or 17
66
Modified Grass Fire
Grass fire response upgraded from a GRSA or as directed by field personnel or SFD
67
Gunshot Wound
Accidental, intentional or self-inflicted gunshot wound.
68
Health Haz-Mat Air Release
Release of airborne gases, fumes, smoke, vapors, mists, dusts or other particulates that have hazardous contents. This may be as a result of a fire, a leaking vessel or container such as a compressed gas cylinder or a refinery gas release.
69
Health Haz-Mat Container
Containers such as a drum, bottle, bucket, cylinder, tub, or bag with known or unknown chemicals. Abandoned containers with unknown contents.
70
Health Haz-Mat Fire
Fire involving chemicals or other types of hazardous material.
71
Health Haz-Mat Lab Response
Drug lab response, typically meth or PCP
72
Health Haz-Mat Medical Waste
Medical waste such as needles, gloves, IV bags, bandages, catheters, blood contaminated materials and related medical appliances that have been found abandoned or pose an immediate threat to public health or the environment.
73
Health Haz-Mat Radioactive Response
Radioactive materials involved in an incident
74
Health Haz-Mat Spill
Uncontrolled release or spill of a liquid or solid which may be hazardous and may or may not have a source.
75
Health Haz-Mat Code T Response
Potential terrorist related incident such as calls involving suspicious substances or packages, dirty bombs or other suspicious materials.
76
Hazardous Materials Incident
Witnessed or suspected hazardous materials leak, spill, storage, dumping or illegal use. Request an ambulance for patients.
Verify with SFD if necessary.
77
Open or Sheared Hydrant
Open or sheared hydrant. Notify the jurisdictional fire station and/or water company for a leaking hydrant.
78
Injury
Accidental, non-traumatic physical harm or damage to a person
79
Investigation Inside
Inside fire reported out. Alarm bells ringing with no smoke or fire reported. Public request to investigate.
80
Investigation Outside
Outside fire reported out, illegal burn or dumping, unknown odor or water main break. Public request to investigate.
81
Psychological Rescue Jumper
Psychological rescue of a person threatening to jump from a high distance. Type code accordingly after the threat has been carried out.
82
Landslide Mud or Debris Flow
Report of a landslide or mud and debris flow that has moved large objects such as cars or structures or trapped persons. Send an investigation call type for basic reports of mud or debris in a yard or residence.
83
Law Enforcement Standby
Law enforcement request for the Fire Department units to stage at a specific location and standby while a warrant is served, for a barricaded subject or other similar event.
84
Lifeguard Medical Rescue
Lifeguard medical response. Lifeguard units only to an outside agency with or without an ALS response or within LAC with no ALS response. If an ALS response is needed within LAC, then type code accordingly.
85
Lifeguard Ocean Rescue
Lifeguard ocean rescue. Lifeguard units only
86
Lifeguard Public Assist
Lifeguard public assist. Lifeguard units only.
87
Mutual Aid
Outside agency Mutual Aid request.
88
Pregnancy or Childbirth
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, possible miscarriage, labor or possible labor.
89
Marine Disaster Evacuation Set Up
Set up a requested evacuation site after a MDMN or MDMJ has been dispatched
90
Marine Disaster Major
Aircraft or marine vessel disaster involving 10 or more possible patients.
91
Marine Disaster Minor
Aircraft or marine vessel disaster involving 9 or less possible patients.
92
Outdoor Fire
Single engine outdoor fire for miscellaneous or discarded items. Indicate in the text.
93
Overdose
Suspected or known overdose. Accidental or intentional ingestion of drugs or alcohol. Indicate in the text.
94
Oil Well Fire
Oil well fire as reported.
95
Information Only
Information documentation. Alarm or sprinkler system test, fire extinguisher demo, fire drill or movie special effects.
96
Other FD Jurisdiction
Advised call or to document a LAC response outside jurisdiction.
97
Public Assist
Request for service from the public or law enforcement agency that is not a medical or fire response. Indicate nature of request in the text.
98
Permit Burn
Permit burn as notified by the local fire station. Expires at 1000 on the specified date.
99
Pipeline Leak or Fire
Oil or fuel pipeline rupture, leak or fire.
100
Large Aircraft Down
Large or commercial aircraft down or crashed
101
Small Aircraft Down
Small or private aircraft down or crashed.
102
Poison Ingested
Accidental or intentional ingestion of a medication or poisonous substance.
103
Pole or Transformer Fire
Pole or transformer fire as reported
104
Refinery Fire
Refinery fire as reported
105
Rubbish Fire
Commercial or residential, exterior trash can or dumpster fire not affecting a structure.
106
Prescribed Burn
Fire Department prescribed burn.
107
Out Building Fire
Out building or shed fire as reported.
| Excludes garage.
108
Sick Person
General illness, complaint of pain, cold or flu-like symptoms, weak, dizzy, high or low blood pressure, earache or infection, migraine, food related illness.
109
Snake in the House or Yard
Snake in the house, yard or area as reported. No injuries.
110
Suspicious Package
Suspicious package.
| No persons affected.
111
Suspicious Package I
Suspicious package.
| 1-5 patients reported.
112
Suspicious Package S
Suspicious package
| 6-10 patients reported.
113
Suspicious Package M
Suspicious package
| 11-15 patients reported.
114
Suspicious Package L
Suspicious package
| 16 or more patients reported
115
Fuel Spill
Fuel spill or vehicle leaking fuel.
116
Stabbing
Accidental, intentional or self-inflicted stabbing.
117
Structure Fire
Fire, smoke or electrical problem inside or affecting a residential structure.
118
Apartment House Fire
Fire, smoke or electrical problem inside or affecting an apartment or complex
119
Commercial Building FIre
Fire, smoke or electrical problem inside or affecting a commercial building.
120
High Rise Fire
Fire, smoke or electrical problem inside or affecting a building 4 stories or higher. Alarm bells ringing in a high rise with no reports of smoke or fire from the premise or alarm co.
121
Hospital Fire
Fire, smoke or electrical problem inside or affecting a hospital.
Fire alarms at Harbor General Hospital.
122
Bee Swarm
Colony of bees are attacking and stinging humans or animals.
123
Seizure
Active, pending or post seizure. Body shaking, stiffness or eyes rolling up.
124
Traffic Collision
Single or multiple vehicle traffic collision, auto vs. auto or stationary object. Determine if anyone is trapped or anything is on fire and call type accordingly.
125
Traffic Collision Bus Involved
Traffic collision involving a school, luxury, tour or transit bus.
126
Traffic Collision Fire Involved
Traffic collision involving fire. Vehicle fire with a person trapped inside.
127
Traffic Collision Hazardous Materials Tanker Involved
Traffic collision involving a hazardous materials tanker. Product may or may not be leaking or identified. Indicate in the text.
128
Traffic Collision Major Rescue
Traffic collision requiring numerous resources for extrication operations. Victim(s) or vehicles trapped and crushed beneath other large vehicles.
129
Traffic Collision Vehicle Over the Side
Traffic collision resulting in a vehicle over the side a distance greater than 100 ft.
130
Traffic Collision Vehicle into Structure
Traffic collision resulting in a vehicle into an occupied or vacant, residential or commercial structure.
131
Traffic Collision Person Trapped
Traffic collision resulting in a person trapped, vehicle roll over or vehicle off the freeway onto street level. Overturned vehicle with unknown confirmation of trapped persons.
132
Train Fire
Train fire as reported
133
Person Trapped
Person unable to remove themselves from the mechanism of injury. This type of response requires specialized rescue equipment and technical expertise.
134
Trauma
Major bodily injury or wound. Hip or femur fracture.
135
Tree or Shrub Fire
Tree or shrub fire as reported and not affecting a structure.
136
Tunnel Fire or Rescue
Train or automobile tunnel fire or rescue as reported.
137
Unconscious Person
Unconscious person or altered level of consciousness.
138
Unknown Type Fire
Smoke and/or fire visible from an unknown source. Consider BRUSH call type for an unknown type fire in a brush area.
139
Automatic Aid with US Coast Guard
Automatic Aid with the US Coast Guard
140
Electrical Vault Fire
Smoke and/or fire visible from the sidewalk grating or post style vent.
141
Vehicle Fire
Vehicle fire as reported and not affecting a structure or spreading in a brush area.
142
Vehicle Fire on Freeway
Vehicle fire as reported on the freeway and not spreading in a brush area. This includes on and off ramps.
143
Vehicle Fire Hazardous Materials Tanker Involved
Vehicle fire involving a hazardous materials tanker, on or off the freeway
144
Vehicle Fire Truck or RV
Truck, RV or large vehicle fire as reported. Use VEHF if located on the freeway.
145
Swift Water Rescue
Rescue of a person from swiftly moving water.
146
Wires Down or Arcing
Wires down or arcing as reported.
147
Lumber or Junk Yard Fire
Lumber or junk yard fire as reported.
