Code Colors
Emergency Actions
Call or Not?
Lock It Down
What’s the Danger?
100

What color code is used for a medical emergency?

What is RED?

100

What should staff do immediately after announcing a Code RED on the radio?

What is respond to the scene with AED, Grab Bag, and an incident report and provide care as trained?

100

Is 911 required for a power outage (CODE BLACK)?

What is no, but contact Xcel Energy?

100

During Code AMBER, what areas must be immediately secured?  

What are all entrances/exits and perimeter access points?

100

CODE PARTY refers to what type of issue?

What is behavioral?

200

What code color represents a power outage?

What is BLACK?

200

During Code EVACUATE, what must you include when giving the radio call?

What is state the danger and direct everyone to evacuate safely?

200

You're dealing with a Code PARTY. When do you escalate to 911?

What is if the person becomes violent or unmanageable?

200

What is the purpose of locking down during a Code YELLOW?

What is to protect from an external threat or danger outside?

200

CODE BLUE means danger is where?

What is inside the building?

300

What color is used for a violent emergency inside the building?

What is BLUE?

300

What three actions should you take during CODE BLUE?

What are RUN, HIDE, FIGHT?

300

Who should you call during a behavioral issue if escalation is needed?

What is 911?

300

True or False: You should lock down the building during a Code BLUE.

What is False (evacuate if possible instead)?

300

CODE YELLOW means the danger is where?

What is outside the building?

400

What color code is used for a missing person?

What is AMBER?

400

During a medical emergency, who should take the lead?

What is the highest trained responder available?

400

In a Code AMBER, when should you call 911?

What is immediately after confirming the person is missing and not found onsite?

400

Which two radio codes specifically require locking doors?

What are Code AMBER and Code YELLOW?

400

What’s a typical danger during CODE EVACUATE?

What is fire, leak, or similar?

500

What code means “shelter in place” due to danger outside?

What is YELLOW?

500

In a fire, what code is used and what must be stated over the radio?

What is CODE EVACUATE and fire in the building?

500

During any emergency, what should you do if unsure whether to call 911?

What is err on the side of caution and call?

500

What is the key difference between Code YELLOW and Code BLUE regarding movement?

What is YELLOW = stay inside and lock down, BLUE = evacuate or hide?

500

What could be happening during CODE BLACK?

What is a power outage?