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What does the code 'PX' signify?
What does the code 'PX' signify?
- Time
- Available or in service
- Patient transfer (correct)
- Bomb threat
Which code is used to indicate an immediate threat to fire personnel?
Which code is used to indicate an immediate threat to fire personnel?
- 47
- 3-15 (correct)
- 41
- 32
What does 'QSL' mean in these signals?
What does 'QSL' mean in these signals?
- Go ahead (with transmission)
- Change frequency
- Standby
- Affirmative or copy (correct)
Which code represents a bomb threat?
Which code represents a bomb threat?
Which code is used to request additional resources due to a structure fire?
Which code is used to request additional resources due to a structure fire?
What does '41' indicate in the signals?
What does '41' indicate in the signals?
Which code is used to signify a sexual assault incident?
Which code is used to signify a sexual assault incident?
What does 'QRU' signify in the codes?
What does 'QRU' signify in the codes?
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Study Notes
Approved Plain Language Codes/Signals
- PX: Patient transfer protocol.
- QSL: Indicates affirmation or confirmation of received communication.
- QTR: Refers to the current time.
- QRU: Code eliminated; response depends on the situation.
- QSM: Instruction to repeat the last transmission.
- QTH: Specifies address or location.
- QSK: Permission to proceed with transmission.
- QRX: Instruction to stand by; pause communication.
- QSY: Command to change frequency of communication.
- 02: Request call to a specific number or information.
- 05: Indicates presence "in quarters."
- 06: At a specified location with a reference.
- 07: Command to cancel or disregard previous instructions.
- 08: Request to show information via pager or phone.
- 09: Denotes availability or being in service.
- 10: Indicates out of service or unavailable with a reference.
Emergency Response Codes
- 14: Request for specific reference on incident type (e.g., stuck elevator).
- 3-15: Urgent request indicating an immediate threat to the lives of fire personnel; used when retreat is not possible.
- 17: Code for vehicle crash incidents.
- 29: Code for robbery occurrences.
- 30: Indicates a shooting incident.
- 32: Denotes an assault situation.
- 33: Code for sexual assault.
- 35: Refers to intoxicated individuals.
- 41: Sick or injured person; additional reference encouraged for details.
- 42: Basic Life Support (BLS) transport notification.
- 43: Code referencing the Baker Act.
- 44: Attempted suicide situation with additional information if available.
- 45: Indicates Dead on Arrival (DOA) status.
- 47: Code for bomb threat situation.
- 247: Refers to a gas leak incident.
- 48: Denotes explosion with relevant reference.
- 49: Fire incident notification with reference information; includes type of assignment.
Fire Incident Codes
- Working Fire: Initial indication of a structure fire, requiring SCBAs and a 1 3/4” or larger attack line.
- First Alarm: Triggered by Command to mobilize additional resources based on initial dispatch.
- Will Hold With Incident: Indicates that the situation can be managed by identified units.
- Investigating: Temporary code while gathering sufficient details to ascertain the situation.
- False Alarm: Indicates no emergency was found during the response.
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