Department Codes: Definition To Code Letter

Question 1

The code used to request an arson investigator.

Answer 1

CODE A

Question 2

The code used for possible child or elder abuse. Notify Sheriff or jurisdictional police agency of the immediate need for a unit to investigate.

Answer 2

CODE C

Question 3

The code used to request an investigator for the determination of the cause of a fire when arson is not suspected.

Answer 3

CODE D

Question 4

The code used for the escape of an inmate from a Department camp or camp crew. Obtain inmate number if possible. Notify law enforcement immediately.

Answer 4

CODE E

Question 5

The code used for any civilian or firefighter critically or fatally injured in a fire, any fatality occurring without a fire or any critically burned victim that is hospitalized.

Answer 5

CODE F

Question 6

The code used for injury or illness to a member of the department.

Answer 6

CODE I

Question 7

The code used to request media notifications.

Answer 7

CODE N

Question 8

The code used to indicate the possibility of a terrorist related incident.

Answer 8

CODE T

Question 9

This code is used at Command & Control and means return to dispatch.

Answer 9

CODE RED

Question 10

No longer used. Firefighter life in danger.

Answer 10

CODE L

Question 11

The code used to refer to a response with lights and sirens. No Longer used. Use Code 3 (lights & Sirens) or Code 2 (urgent.

Answer 11

CODE R