TEN CODE QUESTIONS Flashcards
CALL YOUR QUARTERS OR OTHER UNIT
10-1 Call your Quarters or Other Unit
A unit is to call its quarters or other unit by telephone.
ENGINE 277 RESPONDS TO AN EMS RUN. UPON ARRIVAL THE OFFICER NOTES THAT NYPD ESU IS ON SCENE AND TREATING A WOMAN STRUCK BY A CAR AND HAS A MINOR LEG INJURY. AFTER ASCERTAINING FROM ESU IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED AND BEING INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT, WHAT SHOULD THE OFFICER TRANSMIT?
10-91, 10-8
++If a CFR-D Unit arrives on the scene of a medical emergency and NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has already initiated patient care, the ESU EMTs retain responsibility for patient care. The Office in Charge of the CFR-D Unit shall ascertain from ESU if any further assistance is required from the CFR-D Unit. If no assistance is required, the Officer in Charge shall transmit signal 10-91 and go 10-8.++
RETURN TO QUARTERS
10-2 Return to Quarters
A unit is to return to quarters.
CALL DISPATCH BY TELEPHONE
10-3 Call Dispatcher by Telephone
A unit is to telephone the dispatcher
10-4
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REPEAT MESSAGE
10-5 Repeat Message
The message was not understood and should be repeated.
STANDBY
10-6 Stand By
A short pause in transmission will follow.
VERIFY ADDRESS
10-7 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”.
IN SERVICE BY RADIO
10-8 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.
OFF THE AIR
10-9 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.
IN SERVICE BY RADIO
10-8 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.
RADIO TEST COUNT
10-11 Radio Test Count
A unit is to count from one to eleven for test purposes.
PRELIMINARY REPORT
10-12 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.
ROSTER STAFFED ENGINE
10-14 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.
RETURN ALL UNITS EXCEPT 1 ENGINE AND 1 TRUCK
10-18 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.
RETURN ALL UNITS EXCEPT 1 ENGINE AND 1 TRUCK
10-18 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.
RETURN ALL UNITS EXCEPT 1 ENGINE OR 1 TRUCK
10-19 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.
PROCEED AT REDUCED SPEED
10-20 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.
BRUSH FIRE
10-21 Brush Fire
A fire in grass, brush etc.
OUTSIDE RUBBISH
10-22 Outside Rubbish Fire
A fire in outside rubbish that has not extended to a building.
ABANDONED/DERELICT VEHICLE FIRE (ADV)
10-23 Abandoned/Derelict Vehicle Fire (ADV)
A fire in a vehicle that has no value other than salvage AND no owner can be located.
ENGINE 277 RESPONDS TO AN EMS RUN. UPON ARRIVAL THE OFFICER NOTES THAT NYPD ESU IS ON SCENE AND TREATING A WOMAN STRUCK BY A CAR AND HAS A MINOR LEG INJURY. AFTER ASCERTAINING FROM ESU IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED AND BEING INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT, WHAT SHOULD THE OFFICER TRANSMIT?
10-91, 10-8
++If a CFR-D Unit arrives on the scene of a medical emergency and NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has already initiated patient care, the ESU EMTs retain responsibility for patient care. The Office in Charge of the CFR-D Unit shall ascertain from ESU if any further assistance is required from the CFR-D Unit. If no assistance is required, the Officer in Charge shall transmit signal 10-91 and go 10-8.++
AUTO FIRE
10-24 Auto Fire
A fire in a vehicle with plates OR in any vehicle having a value greater than that of salvage.
MANHOLE OR TRANSFORMER FIRE OR EMERGENCY
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency
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.
FOR A MANHOLE FIRE, 10-25 - WHAT SIGNAL WILL DISPATCH AND EMERGENCY CREW IMMEDIATELY?
CODES 1 OR 4
++Note: Utility Company will dispatch an emergency crew immediately
upon receipt of a Code 1 or Code 4 signal. ++
FIRE HAS EXTENDED FROM A MANHOLE, CONDUIT OR TRANSFORMER INTO A BUILDING
10-25 CODE 1
FIRE OR SMOKE CONDITION FROM A TRANSFORMER AT ANY LOCATION I.E. POLE, VAULT, ROOM, ETC
10-25 CODE 4
SMOKE SEEPING FROM A MANHOLE
10-25 CODE 3
FIRE HAS BLOWN ON OR MORE MANHOLE COVERS OR SMOKE IS ISSUING FROM A MANHOLE UNDER PRESSURE
10-25 CODE 2
FOOD ON THE STOVE
10-26 Food on Stove
Food on the stove or other form of cooking carelessness.
COMPACTOR OR INCIINERATOR FIRE
10-27 Compactor or Incinerator Fire
Fire has not extended from compactor or shaft.
SUBWAY OR RAILROAD SYSTEM - FIRE, EMERGENCY(NON MEDICAL) OR SMOKE CONDITION
10-28 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)
++THINK 8 - WORD RAILROAD HAS 8 LETTERS++
FOR A STRUCTURAL FIRE IN A SUBWAY, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-28 CODE 1
++STRUCTURAL-NON-NON++
CODE 1 - STRUCTURAL
CODE 2 - NON STRUCTURAL(TRAIN FIRE/RUBBISH ON TRACKS)
CODE 3 - NON MEDICAL EMERGENCY
FOR A NON-MEDICAL EMERGENCY IN A SUBWAY, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-28 CODE 3
++STRUCTURAL-NON-NON++
CODE 1 - STRUCTURAL
CODE 2 - NON STRUCTURAL(TRAIN FIRE/RUBBISH ON TRACKS)
CODE 3 - NON MEDICAL EMERGENCY
FOR A NON-STRUCTURAL FIRE IN A SUBWAY, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-28 CODE 2
++STRUCTURAL-NON-NON++
CODE 1 - STRUCTURAL
CODE 2 - NON STRUCTURAL(TRAIN FIRE/RUBBISH ON TRACKS)
CODE 3 - NON MEDICAL EMERGENCY
ASSIST CIVILIAN
10-31 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, elevator emergencies, and lock-outs. Chapter 4 Section 1.3 of the New
York Fire Incident Reporting System (NYFIRS) lists incidents and situations codes.
DEFECTIVE OIL BURNER
10-32 Defective Oil Burner
Fire has not extended from the firebox.
ODOR CONDITION
10-33 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.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM EMERGENCY
10-34 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
L136 RESPONDS TO A SPRINKLER EMERGENCY AND DETERMINES THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ALARM IS FROM A BROKEN PIPE, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-34 CODE 1
++Code 1: Defective sprinkler device or system (defective alarm valve, broken
pipe, etc.)++
L136 RESPONDS TO A WATER FLOW ALARM AND DETERMINES THAT THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ALARMED BECAUSE PEOPLE WERE WORKING ON THE SYSTEM, WHAT TEN CODE SHOULD L136 TRANSMITT?
10-34 CODE 2
++Code 2: Unwarranted sprinkler alarm- Not defective (surge in pressure,
people working on the system, etc.)++
L132 RESPONDS TO A WATER FLOW ALARM AND DETERMINES THAT THE CAUSE OF ALARM IS FROM A SURGE IN PRESSURE, WHAT TEN CODE SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED?
10-34 CODE 2
++Code 2: Unwarranted sprinkler alarm- Not defective (surge in pressure,
people working on the system, etc.)++
L135 RESPONDS TO A WATER FLOW ALARM AND DETERMINES THAT THE CAUSE OF SPRINKLER ACTIVATION IS FROM A HEAT SOURCE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ACCIDENTAL FIRE, WHAT TEN CODE SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED?
10-34 CODE 3
++Code 3: Sprinkler has been activated by heat source not associated with an
accidental fire++
UNWARRANTED ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATION
10-35 NO CODE
UNWARRANTED OR UNNECESSARY ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATION
10-35 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.
L136 RESPONDS TO A CLASS 3 ALARM AND DETERMINES THAT THE ALARM IS DUE TO A SPRINKLER ACTIVATION, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-34 WITH APPROPRIATE SUBCODE
++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).++
DUH-DEFECTIVE, UNNECESSARY, NOT ASSOCIATE WITH ACCIDENTAL HEAT SOURCE
L138 RESPONDS TO A CLASS 3 ALARM IN THE QUEENS CENTER MALL AND IS TOLD BY THE ENGINEER THAT THE LIGHTS IN THE ENTIRE MALL FLICKERED ON THEN OFF THEN THE ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATED, WHAT SHOULD L138 TRANSMIT?
10-40 CODE 2
++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).++
IF A UNIT RESPONDS TO A CLASS 3 ALARM AND DETERMINES THAT IT IS DUE TO TESTING OR SERVICING, WHAT CODE SHOULD THEY TRANSMIT?
10-35 CODE 1
"Tom Corrar Hates Oliver" CODE 1 - T - TESTING CODE 2 - C - CONSTRUCTION CODE 3 - H - ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD CODE 4 - O - OTHER
L136 RESPONDS TO AN ALARM ACTIVATION AND DETERMINES THAT THE ALARM IS DUE TO TOAST/STEAM OR AEROSOL SPRAY, WHAT TEN CODE SHOULD THEY TRANSMIT?
10-35 CODE 3
++Code 3: Unnecessary alarm caused by ordinary household activities
(toast, steam, aerosol spray).++
E287’S OFFICER IS WALKS INTO THE LEVON HOME FOR WAYWARD ADULTS TO INVESTIGATE AN ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATION. UPON ENTERING THE STAIRCASE HE DETECTS CIGARETTE SMOKE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE DETERMINES THAT THIS IS THE CAUSE FOR THE ALARM, WHAT TEN CODE SHOULD HE TRANSMIT?
10-35 CODE 4
++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.++
WHAT SUBCODE OF A 10-35 SIGNAL REQUIRES A NYFIRS REPORT?
10-35 CODE 4
++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.++
VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY
10-36 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
A VEHICLE ACCIDENT REQUIRING EXTRICATION WOULD GET THIS TEN CODE?
10-36 CODE 4
++Code 4: Vehicle accident, with or without injuries, with a trapped victim
requiring extrication++
“WAIT”
CODE 1 - W - WASHDOWN
CODE 2 - A - ACCIDENT W/O INJURIES
CODE 3 - I - ACCIDENT W.INJURIES
CODE 4 - T - TOOL (EXTRICATION)
A VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON THE LIE REQUIRING WASHDOWN WOULD GET THIS TEN CODE?
10-36 CODE 1
++Code 1: Vehicle accident or emergency requiring washdown++
“WAIT”
CODE 1 - W - WASHDOWN
CODE 2 - A - ACCIDENT W/O INJURIES
CODE 3 - I - ACCIDENT W.INJURIES
CODE 4 - T - TOOL (EXTRICATION)
UNITS ARRIVE ON SCENE TO A BLOWN MANHOLE COVER, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-25 CODE 2
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency 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.
THE UTILITY COMPANY WILL DISPATCH AN EMERGENCY CREW UNDER WHAT SIGNALS FOR A MANHOLE?
10-25 CODE 1 - FIRE HAS EXTENDED INTO BUILDING
10-25 CODE 4 - FIRE/SMOKE CONDITION FROM A TRANSFORMER AT ANY LOCATION
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency 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.
UNITS ARRIVE ON SCENE AND NOTICE SMOKE SEEPING FROM 3 MANHOLE COVERS, WHAT TEN CODE SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER TRANSMIT?
10-25 CODE 3
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency 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.
UNITS ARRIVE ON SCENE AND FIRE HAS EXTENDED FROM A TRANSFORMER VAULT INTO A BUILDING, WHAT TEN CODE IS TRANSMITTED?
10-25 CODE 1
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency 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.
UNITS OBSERVING SMOKING ISSUING UNDER PRESSURE FROM A MANHOLE WOULD BE CORRECT TO TRANSMIT?
10-25 CODE 2
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency 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.
ON 63RD DRIVE AND QUEENS BLVD. THE TRANSFORMER VAULT IS ON FIRE, FIRE HAS NOT ENTERED ANY OF THE BUILDING IN ITS VICINITY. WHAT IS THE PROPER TEN CODE TO TRANSMIT?
10-25 CODE 4
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency 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.
YOUR UNIT ARRIVES ON SCENE AND OBSERVES WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PERSON IN A CAR (WITH TAPE AROUND WINDOWS). THE PERSON IS WEARING GOGGLES AND GLOVES & THERE IS A HEAVY ODOR OF ROTTEN EGGS, YOU DEDUCE THAT THIS PERSON IS TRYING TO KILL THEMSELVES VIA CHEMICAL SUICIDE. WHAT IS THE PROPER TEN CODE TO TRANSMIT?
10-80 CODE 1 ENSURE RESPONSE OF NYPD
