FDNY 10-Codes Flashcards

Study Notes

FDNY 10-Codes Overview

10 - 1: Call for quarters or other unit.
10 - 2: Directive to return to quarters.
10 - 3: Call dispatcher via telephone for communication.
10 - 4: Acknowledgement of received message or command.
10 - 5: Instruction to repeat message for clarity.

Communication Codes

10 - 6: Standby status required.
10 - 7: Confirm address or location.
10 - 8: Unit is in service and operational via radio.
10 - 9: Off the air due to tunnel entry, visiting quarters, or active emergencies.

Unit and Response Codes

10 - 10: Indicates unit location.
10 - 11: Radio test count procedure.
10 - 12: Preliminary report, often requested by chief.
10 - 14: Rostered engine company: one officer and four firefighters assigned to structural responses, identified by a single touch key on MDT.

Return Unit Codes

10 - 18: Return of all units except one engine and one ladder; dispatcher must be informed of any continuations needed.
10 - 19: Return all units except one engine or one truck for emergencies.

Acronyms for Fire Responses

10 - 19 Acronym (B.O.F.W.O.O.S.S.I): Brush fire, outside rubbish, food on stove, water leak, odor of smoke, oil burner, sprinkler leak, steam leak, incinerator.
10 - 20 Acronym (W.E.L.T.S): Water leak, ERS no contact, lock-ins (no food or emergency), tree down (no hazards).
10 - 20 Group 2 Acronym (E.C.O.M.B.S): Electrical emergency, class 3 issues, odors, and manhole emergencies.

Fire and Emergency Codes

10 - 21: Specific for brush fires – can also be called as a 10 - 19.
10 - 24: Refers to auto fires with plates or value.
10 - 25: Manhole or transformer fire emergency, detailed codes indicate severity of the fire.

Food and Incineration Incidents

10 - 26: Related to food on stove or cooking mishaps, can also be a 10 - 19.
10 - 27: Denotes a compactor or incinerator fire.

Subway and Railroad Emergencies

10 - 28: Covers subway or railroad system-related emergencies. Various codes specify structural/non-structural fires and emergencies.

Medical and Civilian Assistance Codes

10 - 31: Assistance to civilian matters other than medical. Often relates to traffic and non-emergency calls.
10 - 37: Medical assignments not linked to fire operations, with specific codes for different urgency levels concerning patient status.

Alarm and Safety Conditions

10 - 34: Sprinkler system emergencies, with sub-codes for specific types of system failures or activations.
10 - 35: Unwarranted alarm activations, detailing causes and codes for instances like false alarms.

Vehicle Accident Responses

10 - 36: Designates vehicle accident emergencies, with specific codes for incident severity and required actions.

Key Emergency Management Responses

10 - 38: Response to carbon monoxide emergencies, ensuring rapid and safe intervention.

Description

Test your knowledge of the FDNY 10-Codes with these flashcards. Each card features a code with its corresponding definition, helping you to understand crucial communication terms used by the fire department. Perfect for aspiring firefighters and emergency responders looking to familiarize themselves with standard protocols.