FDNY 10-Codes Flashcards

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.