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1
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Radio Codes

10-1

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Call your Quarters or Other Unit

A unit is to call its quarters to other unit by telephone

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Radio Codes

10-2

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Return to quarters

A unit is to return to quarters

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Radio Codes

10-3

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Call dispatcher by telephone

A unit is to telephone the dispatcher

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Radio Codes

10-4

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Acknowledgement

The message has been received, understood, and will be complied with

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Radio Codes

10-5

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Repeat message

The message was not understood and should be repeated

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Radio Codes

10-6

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Stand by

A short pause in transmission will follow

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Radio Codes

10-7

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Verify address/Location

The verification of an address or location is requested. Verification request shall be specific in nature, e.g., “10-7, Box 9999, Address does not exist”.

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Radio Codes

10-8

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In service by Radio

A unit leaving the scene of an incident where it had either operated or stood fast is on the air and available. This signal is also used when the AT/SP or PC/ATS is not in service and a unit is leaving quarters. This signal is not used when unit is leaving quarters for non-emergency response.

Code 1: Used only by a Division or Battalion to indicate it is in-service by radio when leaving a quarters other than its own at which it had been off the air and to which its alarms had been routed.

Code 2: Used by any unit to indicate it is on the air outside its response area. When the unit returns to its response area, the dispatcher must be notified again using 10-8

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Radio Codes

10-9

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Off the air

A unit will be out of radio contact. (State the reason: entering tunnel; visiting quarters; at a fire or emergency, etc.). A 10-8 is to be transmitted, with code if necessary, when radio contact is re-established.

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Radio Codes

10-10

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Unit location

A request is made for a unit’s location. The unit is to acknowledge by giving its present location.

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Radio Codes

10-11

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Radio Test count

A unit is to count from one to eleven for test purposes.

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Radio Codes

10-12

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Preliminary report

A request by a Chief Officer or dispatcher for a preliminary report by the first arriving unit. The dispatcher shall relay the report to responding units.

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Radio Codes

10-14

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Roster staffed engine company

When an engine company staffed with an Officer and four Firefighters is assigned to a structural response, the Firefighter on housewatch, if unit is in quarters, shall acknowledge receipt of the alarm via the 10-14 button at the AT/SP or PC/ATS.

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Radio Codes

10-18

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Return all Units EXCEPT 1 Engine and 1 Ladder

Transmitted for a fire or emergency, when in the judgment of the Incident Commander, conditions indicate that 1 Engine AND 1 Ladder Company are required. No further assistance is necessary. If the required unit(s) has not arrived, the dispatcher shall be notified to have the required unit(s) continue responding to the location. Other responding units shall return to quarters or previous activity. The Battalion Chief need not continue to the scene after a 10-18 has been transmitted unless deemed necessary. This decision must be based, in part, on the experience level of the Officer transmitting the signal. Battalion Chiefs are to notify the dispatcher that they are 10-8 when not continuing in on a 10-18.

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Radio Codes

10-19

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Return all units EXCEPT 1 Engine OR 1 Ladder

Transmitted for a fire or emergency, when in the judgment of the Incident Commander, conditions indicate that 1 Engine OR 1 Ladder Company is required. No further assistance is necessary. If the required unit has not arrived, the dispatcher shall be notified to have that unit continue responding to the location. Other responding units shall return to quarters or previous activity. The Battalion Chief need not continue to the scene after a 10-19 has been transmitted unless deemed necessary. This decision must be based, in part, on the experience level of the Officer transmitting the signal. Battalion Chiefs are to notify the dispatcher that they are 10-8 when not continuing in on a 10-19.

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Radio Codes

10-20

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Proceed at reduced speed

Responding units are to proceed at reduced speed. No warning devices are to be used and all traffic regulations are to be observed.

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Radio Codes

10-21

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Brush Fire

Fire in grass, brush, etc

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Radio Codes

10-22

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Outside rubbish fire

A fire of outside rubbish that has not extended to a building.

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Radio Codes

10-23

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Abandoned/Derelict vehicle fire (ADV)

A fire in a vehicle that has no value other than salvage and no owner can be located.

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Radio Signals

10-24

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Auto Fire

Fire in a vehicle with plates or in any vehicle having a value greater than that of salvage.

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21
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Radio Codes

10-25

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Manhole or Transformer fire or emergencies

Any type of manhole or transformer fire or emergency. Without Code: Situation other than as described in Codes 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Code 1: Fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building.

Code 2: Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure.

Code 3: Smoke is seeping from a manhole.

Code 4: Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location. i.e., pole, vault, room, etc.

Note: Utility Company will dispatch an emergency crew immediately upon receipt of a Code 1 or Code 4 signal.

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22
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Radio Codes

10-26

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Food on Stove

Food on the stove or other form of cooking carelessness

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Radio Codes

10-27

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Compactor or Incinerator Fire

Fire has not extended from compactor or shaft

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24
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Radio Codes

10-28

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Subway or Railroad system- Fire, emergency (non-medical) or smoke condition

Code 1: Structural fire

Code 2: Non-Structural fire (e.g. train fire, rubbish on the tracks, etc.)

Code 3: Emergency (non-medical)

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25
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Radio Codes

10-29

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Elevator Emergency

Code 1: Occupied

Code 2: Unoccupied

26
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Radio Codes

10-31

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Assist Civilian

All calls for assistance other than medical assignments, including a unit assigned to protect EMS by diverting or blocking traffic at a highway incident, good intention calls, calls handled by other agencies, any type of investigation, searches and complaints, and lock-outs. Chapter 4 Section 1.3 of the New York Fire Incident Reporting System (NYFIRS) lists incidents and situations codes.

NOTE: The 10-31 signal shall not be utilized for any incident/emergency involving evaluation of structural stability, any operation involving a rescue or mitigation effort, or any type of hazardous condition.

27
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Radio Codes

10-32

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Defective oil burner

Fire has not extended from the fire box

28
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Radio Codes

10-33

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Odor Condition

Code 1: Odor of smoke. A smoke condition caused by a nearby working fire or fires such as barbecues, salamanders, etc.

Code 2: Any other type of odor.

29
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Radio Codes

10-34

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Sprinkler System Emergency

Any type of sprinkler system emergency.

Code 1: Defective sprinkler device or system (defective alarm valve, broken pipe, etc.)

Code 2: Unwarranted sprinkler alarm- Not defective (surge in pressure, people working on the system, etc.)

Code 3: Sprinkler has been activated by heat source not associated with an accidental fire.

30
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Radio Codes

10-35

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Unwarranted or Unnecessary Alarm System Activation

Any alarm system activation that is unwarranted or unnecessary, excluding a sprinkler system alarm (use 10-34 Code 1, 2 or 3) or an alarm system activation resulting from a utility power fluctuation (use 10-40 Code 2).

No Code – Unwarranted alarm. Alarm system activation caused by the defective condition of alarm device, equipment or system. (e.g., low battery condition, alarm activations without a known cause or when no condition is found warranting an emergency response).

Codes 1-4 - Unnecessary alarm. Alarm device, equipment or system operating properly but unnecessarily activated by lack of due care. DO NOT use this code when there is a fire or other condition warranting an emergency response.

Code 1: Unnecessary alarm caused by alarm system testing or servicing

Code 2: Unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities

Code 3: Unnecessary alarm caused by ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aerosol spray)

Code 4: Unnecessary alarm caused by other known cause. (e.g., alarms resulting from cigarette smoking in unauthorized areas). When this code is used, a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause of the unnecessary alarm and the relevant particulars

Select appropriate code based on best information available, whether observed by or reported to responding unit.

31
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Radio Codes

10-36

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Vehicle Accident or Emergency

Code 1: Vehicle accident or emergency requiring washdown

Code 2: Vehicle accident, no injuries and no washdown

Code 3: Vehicle accident with injuries

Code 4: Vehicle accident, with or without injuries, with a trapped victim requiring extrication

No Code: Vehicle emergency other than described above

32
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Radio Codes

10-37

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Medical Assignment Not Associated with Fire Operations

Code 1: Victim deceased.

Code 2: Victim/Patient is NOT breathing and requires resuscitation or may be suffering from a serious, apparently life threatening injury or illness.

Code 3: Victim/Patient IS breathing and suffering from a non-serious, apparently not life threatening injury or illness.

Code 4: Medical assignment where the unit is 10-84, has no patient contact and EMS is on-scene.

Note: Signal 10-45 with appropriate sub-code shall be transmitted in lieu of signal 10-37 for thermal burn injuries which occur as a direct result of heat from a flame. The officer transmitting signal 10-45 for this type of burn injury shall request the response of a Battalion Chief to the scene. Where doubt exists as to which signal to transmit, a Battalion Chief shall be requested to respond to the scene.

33
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Radio Codes

10-38

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Carbon Monoxide Response

Any type of Carbon Monoxide Response

Code 1: Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Investigation (low battery, defective detector, unwarranted alarm, etc.)

Code 2: Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Incident (CO Meter Reading of 1-9ppm)

Code 3: Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Emergency (CO Meter Reading of greater than 9ppm)

Code 4: No Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Incident or Emergency (Specify) e.g.: no detector present in affected area, detector present in affected area, but did not activate.

34
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Radio Codes

10-39

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FD Standing by

FD units standing by at interagency incident, e.g. standing by at a suspicious package

35
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Radio Codes

10-40

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Utility Emergencies

Code 1: Gas Emergency (Gas main leak, Gas leak in structure, Defective gas appliance, etc.)

Code 2: Electrical Emergency (Wires Down, Sparking Fixture, Short Circuit, etc.)

Code 3: Water Condition - any type of water leak or flooding condition

Code 4: Steam Leak - any type of steam leak

36
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Radio Codes

10-41

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Fire Marshal Investigation Required

Code 1: Occupied Structure or Vehicle
A structure (commercial, residential, public), or vehicle (car, bus or train) which is occupied at the time of the fire. This also includes a vacant apartment in an occupied building, or a store with a dwelling above, or an occupied detached garage, shed or similar structure.

Code 2: Unoccupied Structure
A structure (commercial, residential, public), normally occupied which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.

Code 3: Unoccupied Vehicle
A vehicle, (car, bus or train) with or without plates, which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.

Code 4: Vacant Structure, or Structures not intended for Dwelling Purposes.
Examples include, but are not limited to the following: Vacant buildings, buildings under construction/demolition, detached garages, sheds or similar structures.

Note: If any of the above are occupied at the time of the fire, transmit
Code 1.

37
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Radio Codes

10-42

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Any Downed Tree incident or Emergency

Provide description to dispatcher and if Parks Department or electric utility is required.

38
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Radio Codes

10-43

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Any non-fire related rescue; any person(s) rescued/removed from a dangerous situation

NOTE: 10-43 is a disposition code, not a request for resources and shall not be transmitted in lieu of 10-60, 10-75 or other signals.

39
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Radio Codes

10-44

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Request for an Ambulance

A request for an ambulance response from the EMS Command. Specify the reason and type (when possible).

40
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Radio Code

10-45

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-At the scene of fire operations, including vehicle fires, the signal 10-45 shall be transmitted upon the discovery of any fatality or injured civilians as a result of the fire operation.
-The Incident Commander shall then have this information transmitted over the Department radio as soon as possible.
-After the initial transmission(s) of signal 10-45, the Incident Commander shall, as conditions allow, consult with the Medical Group Supervisor or Branch Director as to the condition of the injured civilians removed from the fire area. The IC shall also confirm that the number of patients and/or fatalities match the number of 10-45s transmitted.
-Once the status and number of fatalities and patients has been confirmed, the IC shall transmit the appropriate codes for each 10-45 transmitted, given to him/her by the Medical Group Supervisor or Branch Director.

The Bureau of EMS color tags their patients for treatment as follows:

Code 1: Deceased, Black Tag

Code 2: Life Threatening Injury, Red Tag

Code 3: Non-Life Threatening Injury, Orange/Yellow Tag

Code 4: Non-Serious Injury/Ambulatory, Green Tag

Notes: Signal 10-45 shall not be used to indicate a fatality or injury to an on-duty
member.

41
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Radio Codes

10-46

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Maritime Fire or Emergency

Code 1: Any fire in maritime environment (example: vessel, dock, pier)

Code 2: Emergency in maritime environment

Examples: Vessel in distress, person(s) in the water removed by Marine personnel, hazard to navigation, hazardous materials incident in maritime environment.

42
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Radio Codes

10-47

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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.

43
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Radio Response

10-48

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Police Response for Harassment

Firefighters are being harmed and Police assistance is needed immediately.

44
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Radio Codes

10-51

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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.”

45
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Radio Codes

10-60

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Major Emergency Response

Major Emergency Incident e.g. collapse of a private dwelling, derailment of a subway car.

46
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Radio Codes

10-60 Code 1

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Major Emergency Response - Enhanced Second Alarm

Large Scale Major Emergency Response - Additional Technical Rescue Resources Required

47
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Radio Codes

10-66

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Missing, Lost, Trapped, or Seriously Injured Member and Additional Resources are Required

48
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Radio Codes

10-70

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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.

Examples of situations that would require a 10-70 include:
1. Dead or Frozen Hydrant
2. Unable to Access a Hydrant
3. Unable to Hookup to a Hydrant
4. Insufficient Hydrant Pressure
5. No Water/Insufficient Pressure at Standpipe Outlet

The second arriving engine will be designated the “Water Resource Unit” and must be prepared to initiate water supply operations compatible with conditions encountered at the scene. Their primary objective is to assist the first arriving engine to obtain a positive water source. Options include:
- In-Line Pumping
- Water Relay
- Check standpipe system for open valves, broken pipe, check valves, etc.

49
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Radio Codes

10-75

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Notification of a Fire or Emergency

A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment of the Incident Commander, conditions indicate a fire or emergency that requires a total response of the following units:
4 - Engine companies
1 - RAC Unit
3 - Ladder companies (3rd Ladder assigned as FAST Unit)
2 - Battalion Chiefs
1 - Rescue company
1 - Deputy Chief
1 - Squad company

The Officer transmitting 10-75 shall also state if it is for a fire or emergency and if a building is involved, state:
1. Location of fire - What floor?
2. Height of building - How many stories?
3. Type of building - What kind of occupancy

Example: 10-84 10-75, Box 111, we have fire on the 5th floor of a six story tenement.

EMS resources assigned on a 10-75 include: 1 - Conditions Officer
1 - BLS ambulance
1 - ALS ambulance

Note: 10-75 transmitted for incidents below grade in facilities other than buildings (e.g. subway, tunnels, terminals, etc.) shall include; Rescue Battalion, Rebreather Unit 1 and a Communications Unit.

50
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Radio Codes

10-76 and /2nd Alarm

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Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise Building

A High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height.

51
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Radio Codes

10-77

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Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise MD

High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height. Every 10-77 will have a HRN equipped engine (5th engine)

52
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Radio Codes

10-80

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Haz Mat Incident

The initial notification by field units of a hazardous materials incident. Transmission of the signal 10-80 will serve to warn responders to proceed with caution to avoid entering a restricted area. The FDNY Incident Commander will transmit the appropriate code after size up and evaluation of the incident.

53
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Radio Codes

10-80 No Code

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An incident that can be controlled by the on-scene unit(s) and requires no additional resources. The Haz-Mat Battalion (HB01) and Haz-Mat Co. 1 (HM01) can be contacted via the dispatcher, 800 MHz radio, or cell phone for technical information if necessary. HB01 and HM01 may be requested to respond to the incident if necessary.
Guidelines for transmitting Signal 10-80 No Code include:
- Release is of a small quantity (e.g., gas leak in a stove).
- The material and its hazards have been identified.
- Firefighters’ PPE provides adequate protection against the identified hazards.
- Special equipment and specialized training are not needed.

54
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Radio Codes

10-80 Code 1

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An incident requiring additional resources and/or specialized equipment not carried by regular field units to assist the IC in assessing the hazards and identifying the resources necessary to manage the spill or release.

55
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Radio Codes

10-84

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First Unit to Arrive

All units, regardless on the order of arrival transmit a 10-84.

(On Scene)

56
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Radio Codes

10-85

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Fire Marshal requires emergency police assistance (specify reason)

57
Q

Radio Codes

10-86

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Alcohol Resistant Foam Operations

Transmitted for a fire or emergency requiring Alcohol Resistant foam concentrate in addition to that carried by units on the scene

58
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Radio Codes

10-87

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High Expansion Foam Operation

Transmitted for a fire or emergency requiring High Expansion foam.

59
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Radio Codes

10-91

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Medical Emergency EMS- Fire Unit Not Required

To be transmitted through borough dispatcher by the responding unit for the following reasons:

  • Fire Unit is canceled enroute due to EMS on scene.
  • EMS downgrades the job to a segment that does not require a Fire Unit response.

Note: This signal shall be used only for medical emergency incidents.

60
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Radio Codes

10-92

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Malicious False Alarm

Indicates that a false alarm was transmitted with malicious intent

61
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Radio Codes

10-99

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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.

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