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ACL

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Displays mask to access (Insert, Retrieve, etc.) ambulance company information.

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ACLL

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Retrieves the list of contract ambulance companies. Gives a “Waiting” indicator: display using F-5 key.

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ACLR

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Retrieves information for the ambulance company indicated by using the 2 or 3 letter code.
ALCR xxx (xxx is the company ID)
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AIQ

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Sets a unit available in quarters.
(time override/comment optional)
AIQ unit

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ALI1

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Manually inserts ALI data into the call entry mask.

Same as F-2

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ALI2

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Manually inserts ANI data into the call entry mask.

Same as Shift F-1

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ALID

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Displays last ALI message received by the terminal at which the command is executed.
Same as F-2

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APPEND

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Places received message into a call or unit history. (time override/comment optional)
APPEND #ch
APPEND #unit

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ATH

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Places a unit on scene at the designated hospital. (time override/comment optional)
ATH unit

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AVMDT

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Places unit available by MDT
(time override/comment optional)
AVMDT #ch
AVMDT unit

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AVOICE

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Places a unit available by radio voice contact.
(time override/comment optional)
AVOICE #ch
AVOICE unit

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BFRQ

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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.

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CALLENTRY

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Displays a blank call entry mask.

Same as F-1.

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CE

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Places a unit in continuing education status at the specified location. Unit is still available for assignment. (time override/comment optional)
CE unit [location]

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CH

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Displays the call history.
CH #ch
CH unit (current or last call unit was assigned)

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CHG

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Changes the address, phone number 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 #ch
CHG unit

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CHR

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Displays a call history in reverse chronological order.
CHR #ch
CHR unit

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CHQ

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Retrieves a call history query mask to locate one or a group of calls based on the criteria entered.

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CHT

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Displays a call history with terminal information and detailed time stamps.
CHT #ch
CHR unit

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CP

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Retrieves a change password mask. Use carriage return key to move to next line. Use hard enter or ESC to execute change.

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CS

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Retrieves a list of all active calls, all suspended calls, or all active and suspended calls combined.

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D

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Dispatches a unit on a call. TRO function only.
D #ch unit
D unit

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DA

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Dispatches a unit on a call and places them on scene. TRO function only.
DA #ch unit
DA unit

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DARK

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Displays a list of stations that currently have no engines available.

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DATE
Displays monthly calendar with date. Same as Shift F-4. DATE DATE mmddyy
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DE
Dispatches a unit on a call and places them en route. TRO function only DE #ch unit DE unit
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DIM
Displays a list of stations that currently have no engine available, but there is minimal coverage (squad, truck, hazmat, etc.)
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DRILL
Places a unit in drill status. Unit is still available for assignment. Location may be station or area. (time override/comment optional) DRILL unit [location], comment
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ER
Places a unit en route to a call. ER #ch ER unit
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ERH
Places a unit en route to a designated hospital using the three letter hospital abbreviation. (time override/comment optional) ERH unit [ABC]
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FRL
Displays the fire response list mask to retrieve the required units for a specific call type. Use TYPL first to determine FRL code. For BRUSH fires refer to WRL.
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FSOR
Displays the 80-Fire Station Order Response file for the specified dispatch zone. FSOR dz
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GPS
Retrieves a mask to convert GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates from degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal minutes or vice-versa.
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HELP
Displays a list of command option. Retrieves format/syntax options for a specified command. HELP command HELP first letter(s) of command
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HOME
Moves a unit back to home district, zeros out the timer and places unit available in quarters. Primarily for copters. HOME unit
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HOSP
Displays the three closest receiving hospitals to the given address or landmark. Use only for information and when a paramedic response is not needed. HOSP address
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INFO
Access various information files within CAD
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INL
Displays a call history using the incident number. | INL $incident number
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INSERVE
Places a reserve unit (500 series) available for dispatch. Used when reserves are being staffed during major emergency coverage.
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LV
Location verification by address. Street search information without checking for duplicate calls. LV address
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LVG
Provides latitude and longitude coordinates for a given location displayed in all three coordinate systems. LVG address
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LVH
Displays the three closest receiving hospitals to a given address or landmark. Use only for information and when a paramedic response is not needed. LVH address
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LVN
Location verification by street name. Provides valid ranges in CAD for the requested street. Does not display absolute available addresses. May not reflect current Geofile. LVN street name
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LVZ
Location verification and zip code by address. | LVZ address
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M
Documents miscellaneous comments into a call history or unit history. M #ch, comment M unit, comment
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MAI
Documents multi-agency incident number which is the three letter city code followed by their incident number. MAI #ch xxx####
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MAN
Updates a unit status from unmanned to manned and available for dispatch. MAN unit
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MEMO
Enters a scheduled message for the specified terminal on the day and time indicated. (time must be in 15 minute increments) MEMO terminal day/time, message
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MEMO DI
Displays scheduled messages for a specified terminal. | MEMO DI terminal
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MEMO CL
Clears the scheduled message for a specified terminal. Must use exact format.
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MON
Status monitor setup. Pending, Active, Out-of-Service, Unit Status, Suspended Calls and Teams. Using /// after MON will display the monitor in the message window. (x indicates the item monitored) MON/xxxxxx
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MOV
Moves a unit to another district or location. MOV unit LAC### MOV unit LACxxx
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MOVB
Moves a unit back to home district and available MDT. | MOVB unit
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MOVD
Displays all units in temporary quarters by county, battalion, specific quarters or location. MOVD MOVD B## MOVD LAC ###
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NM
Displays next message waiting. | Same as F-5
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NOTE
Displays a non-flashing message in the system feedback window. Message can be 55 characters and includes terminal id. NOTE terminal/message
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OP
Retrieves a mask to sign on CAD terminal. | Same as Shift F-10
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OP OFF
Signs operator off of CAD terminal. | Same as CTRL F-10
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OS
Places a unit on scene of a call. (time override/comment optional) OS ch# OS unit
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OSDRL
Places unit unavailable for dispatch while committed to a drill. (time override/comment optional) OSDRL unit [location], comment
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OSMEC
Places a unit unavailable for dispatch due to mechanical reasons such as breaks or oil changes. OSMEC unit [location], comment
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OSPER
Places a unit unavailable for dispatch due to personnel reasons. OSPER unit [location], comment
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OUT
Updates a unit status using the codes below: ADM (Administrative) unit will not be available AVAIL (Other) unit will be available CE (Continuing Education) unit will be available OUTSERV (Unavailable) unit will not be available RADIO (Radio Repair) unit will not be available OUT unit code [location], comment
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POLC
Documents law enforcement comments or activity. (time override optional) POLC #ch, comment POLC unit, comment
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R
Displays a unit's last call or specified call history in reverse chronological order in the run card window R #ch R unit
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REPLACE
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 unit unit
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RES
Retrieves the list of units assigned to an incident including current status. RES #ch RES unit
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RESERVE
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 unit
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RESP
Accesses response criteria files within CAD
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ROUTE
Forwards a received message to another terminal. ROUTE terminal/message ROUTE group
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RO
Re-opens a closed call. Comment is required with the reason for the re-open. Call types that normally require an ambulance will issue a prompt if an ambulance is needed. Answer Y or N accordingly to proceed. RO #ch, comment RO unit, comment
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RUS
Retrieves a complete list of reserve units (500 series) and current status unless requested by battalion. RUS RUS B##
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SC
PLaces a unit in special contact status. Contact may be location or phone number. (time override/comment optional) SC unit [number/location]
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SCX
Cancels a special contact setting. (time override/comment optional) SCX unit
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SH
Retrieves system history for the specified date and time frame. Defaults to current date if not specified. SH S/mmddyy/time E/mmddyy/time (start/end)
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TIME
Displays the current date, time and Julian day. | Same as Shift F-4.
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TO
``` Sends a message to a specified terminal or group. TO #ch TO unit TO terminal TO group ```
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TYPL
``` Displays a list of all call types and response list codes unless specified. FRL is then used. TYPL TYPL xxxxxx (x is the call type) ```
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TYPR
``` Displays specific information regarding a specified call type such as priority and ambulance count. TYPR xxxxxx (x is the call type) ```
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UH
Retrieves the history for a unit in reverse chronological order. Defaults to current date if not specified. UHR unit id mmddyy/time
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UHR
Retrieves the history for a unit in reverse chronological order. Defaults to current date if not specified. UHR unit id mmddyy/time
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UNMAN
Updates a unit status from manned to unmanned and unavailable for dispatch. UNMAN unit
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UNITR
Displays unit type and special equipment details for a specified unit. UNITR unit
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US
``` Displays the status for a specified unit, battalion, TRO, fire station or specific equipment type. US unit US B## US ME US Q/LAC### US ALL XX (unit code) ```
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WHERE
Retrieves the terminal location of the specified surname or employee number. WHERE surname WHERE #xxxxxx (x is employee number)
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WHO
Retrieves a list of dispatchers assigned to a specific terminal or group. Same as F-7.
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WRL
Displays the Fire Response List mask to retrieve required units for brush responses. Watershed Response List.

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