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Learn how different countries and agencies use predefined systems to describe the priority and response assigned to calls for service. Compare the codes and methods used by emergency services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions.
Learn about the history, organization, and services of the FDNY, the largest municipal fire department in North America. The FDNY provides fire suppression, EMS, technical rescue, CBRN defense, and more to over 8.5 million residents in New York City.
Ten-codes are abbreviated phrases used by public safety officials and CB radio enthusiasts to communicate quickly and clearly. Learn about the history, meaning and usage of ten-codes, such as 10-4 (understood), 10-33 (officer needs help) and 10-7 (out of service).
All Fire Departments in Dutchess County are issued an Agency Number (based on department name alphabetically), followed by the apparatus number. For the second set of numbers, different number ranges signify different types of apparatus. For instance, 11-19 is a Fire Engine. 21-29 is also a Fire Engine. 31-39 are Tankers (aka water tenders).
The web page describes the communication failures and successes of various parties involved in the 2001 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. It mentions the radio tower problem as one of the factors that affected the response of the federal government, first responders, and victims.
The code can also be used to indicate the sound of a fire or smoke alarm. Missing Child. Hospitals may call a code white or orange to let staff know that there is a missing infant or child.
Learn about police codes, numerical or alphanumerical abbreviations used by law enforcement over radio systems in the U.S. See examples of 10 codes, signals, incident codes, and other types of codes, and how they vary by state, county, and agency.
Learn about the history, operations, and equipment of the LACoFD, which provides firefighting and emergency medical services for over 4 million residents in Los Angeles County. The department is the fourth busiest in the US and has been featured in several TV shows.