Questions and Answers
What does the code 'PX' signify?
Which code is used to indicate an immediate threat to fire personnel?
What does 'QSL' mean in these signals?
Which code represents a bomb threat?
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Which code is used to request additional resources due to a structure fire?
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What does '41' indicate in the signals?
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Which code is used to signify a sexual assault incident?
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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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Test your knowledge on approved plain language codes and signals used in communication. This quiz covers various codes, their meanings, and the context in which they are utilized. Perfect for professionals in emergency services and telecommunications.
