10 Codes
The code meaning Affirmative/Okay
What is 10-4
This is the first thing you should obtain on any 911 call
What is the location of the emergency?
This call type is used for a subject who becomes unconscious and is no longer breathing
What is CARDIAC OR RESPIRATORY ARREST
Substances that affect the central nervous system, causing changes in behavior and often addiction
What are Drugs
This is the icon you go to in order to check someone on duty
What is the "house"
The code meaning a unit is busy or no longer needs to be checked on
What is 10-6
This question helps determine the nature of the emergency
What is “Tell me exactly what happened?”
This call type is used when someone calling in to report a large fire that has gotten out of control and it appears they are burning leaves
What is VEGETATION/WILDLAND/BRUSH/GRASS FIRE
Any body of water that is moving and has a visible current
What is Swift water
This is where you go in order to log someone banned from a location
What is the BOLO list
The code given out in which a unit needs someone checked for warrants
What is 10-29
This is critical to obtain for responder safety, especially in domestic situations
What is "are there any weapons involved?"
This call type would be used if the caller reports a fight has broken out at a bar and the parties involved are strangers
What is DISTURBANCE/NUISANCE
An unwanted of unfair attack, or attempted attack, upon another person or persons
What is Assault
This is where you go to arrange a call to appear on the board at a later time
What is a pre-planned event
The Code used to describe something as being suspicious
What is 10-60
These are step by step guidelines provided by the call taker to help before responders arrive
What are pre-arrival instructions?
This call type is used when your caller reports their dad accidentally took too much of his medication and now he's not feeling well
What is OVERDOSE/POISONING
An incident involving a gas, liquid, or solid that in any quantity, poses a threat to life, health, or property
What is Hazmat
This is a tool we utilize to look up prior calls
What is CAD search
The code in which a unit will yell out if they are in a vehicle or foot chase
What is 10-43
This should never be done, even with a difficult caller
What is arguing or have a rude tone
This call type would be used if someone calls to report their child went missing while docking their boat
What is LAKE JAMES INCIDENT
The term meaning Emphysema/Chronic bronchitis
What is COPD
This is something we use to save an additional or primary call type other than our original
What is Change CallType