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10-1 CALL YOUR QUARTERS OR OTHER UNIT

10-2 RETURN TO QUARTERS

10-3 CALL DISPATCHER BY TELEPHONE

10-4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

10-5 REPEAT MESSAGE

10-6 STAND BY

10-7 VERIFY ADDRESS/LOCATION

10-8 IN-SERVICE BY RADIO
This signal is also used when the AT/SP is not in service
and a unit is leaving quarters.

CODE 1 Used only by a Division or Battalion to
indicate it is in-service by radio when
leaving a quarters other than its own at which
it had been off the air and to which alarms
had been routed.

CODE 2 Used by any unit to indicate it is on the air
outside its response area. When the unit
returns to its response area, the dispatcher
must be notified again using 10-8.

10-9 OFF THE AIR
A unit will be out of radio contact. (State the reason:
entering tunnel; visiting quarters; at a fire or
emergency, etc.) A 10-8 is to be transmitted, with code
if necessary, when contact is re-established.

10-10 UNIT LOCATION
A request is made for a unit's location. The unit is to
acknowledge by giving its present location.

10-11 RADIO TEST COUNT

10-12 PRELIMINARY REPORT
A request by a chief officer or dispatcher for a
preliminary report by the first arriving unit. The
dispatcher shall relay the report to the responding
units.

10-13 FIRE MARSHALL NEEDS ASSISTANCE
Urgent Assist by NYPD.

10-14 ROSTER STAFFED ENGINE COMPANY
Use by roster staffed Engine Companies when acknowledging
a structural response.

10-18 RETURN ALL UNITS, EXCEPT 1 ENGINE AND 1 LADDER
Transmitted for a fire or emergency, when in the judgment
of the officer in command, conditions indicate that 1
Engine and 1 Ladder company are required. No further
assistance is necessary. If the required unit(s) has not
arrived, they will be notified by the dispatcher to
continue responding to the location. Other responding
units shall return to quarters or previous activity. The
Battalion Chief need not continue to the scene after a
10-18 has been transmitted unless he deems it necessary.
This decision must be based, in part, on the experience
level of the officer transmitting the signal. Battalion
Chiefs are to notify the dispatcher that they are 10-8
when not continuing in on a 10-18.

10-19 RETURN ALL UNITS, EXCEPT FOR 1 ENGINE OR LADDER
Transmitted for a fire or emergency, when in the judgment
of the officer is command, conditions indicate that 1
Engine or 1 Ladder Company is required. No further
assistance is necessary. If the required unit(s) has not
arrived they will be notified by the dispatcher to
continue responding to the location. Other responding
units shall return to quarters or other activity. The
Battalion Chief need not continue to the scene after a
10-19 has been transmitted unless he deems in necessary.
This decision must be based, in part, on the experience
level of the officer transmitting the signal. Battalion
Chiefs are to notify the dispatcher that they are 10-8
when not continuing in on a 10-19.

10-20 PROCEED AT REDUCED SPEED
No warning devices are to be used and all traffic
regulations are to be observed.

10-21 BRUSH FIRE

10-22 OUTSIDE RUBBISH FIRE

10-23 ABANDON/DERELICT VEHICLE FIRE (ADV)
A fire in a vehicle which has no value other than salvage
and no owner can be located.

10-24 AUTO FIRE
A fire in a vehicle with plates or in any vehicle having
a value greater than that of salvage.

10-25 MANHOLE or TRANSFORMER VAULT FIRE

CODE 1 Fire has extended from the manhole or conduit
into a building.

CODE 2 Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or
smoke is issuing from a manhole under
pressure.

CODE 3 Smoke is seeping from a manhole.

10-26 FOOD ON STOVE

10-27 COMPACTOR FIRE
Fire has not extended from compactor or shaft.

10-28 SUBWAY OR RAILROAD SYSTEM - FIRE, EMERGENCY OR SMOKE
CONDITION (CODE REQUIRED)

CODE 1 NYCTA.

CODE 2 Other than NYCTA.

10-31 CLOGGED INCINERATOR
Fire has not extended from shaft.

10-32 DEFECTIVE OIL BURNER
Fire has not extended from fire box.

10-33 ODOR OF SMOKE
A smoke condition caused by a nearby working fire or
fires such as barbecues, salamanders, etc.

10-34 SPRINKLER SYSTEM EMERGENCY

CODE 1 Defective sprinkler device or system
(defective alarm valve, broken pipe, etc.)

CODE 2 Unwarranted sprinkler alarm. Not defective
(surge in pressure, people working on system,
etc.)

CODE 3 Sprinkler has been activated by heat source
not associated with an accidental fire.

10-35 ALARM SYSTEM EMERGENCY
Other than a sprinkler system.

CODE 1 Defective alarm device or system.

CODE 2 Unwarranted alarm. Not defective
(accidentally activated by cigarette smoke;
low battery, etc.)

CODE 3 Recorded alarm.

10-36 AUTOMOBILE EMERGENCY
Any type of automobile accident or washdown of a fuel
spill.

CODE 1 Washdown

CODE 2 No injury or washdown

CODE 3 Injury

CODE 4 Extrication

10-37 ASSIST CIVILIAN
First Aid or other call for assistance.

CODE 1 Victim deceased

CODE 2 Victim not breathing

CODE 3 Victim injured

10-38 STEAM LEAK

10-39 WATER CONDITION

CODE 1 Water leak in a structure.

CODE 2 Water main break.

10-40 GAS OR ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY

CODE 1 Gas Emergency. (Gas main leak; gas leak in
structure; defective gas appliance; etc.)

CODE 2 Electrical emergency. (Wires down; sparking
fixture; short circuit; etc.)

NOTE: Do not use 10-40 where the emergency causes a
structural fire.

10-41 SUSPICIOUS FIRE (CODE REQUIRED)
Fire Marshall investigation is required.

CODE 1 Occupied Structure or Vehicle. A Structure
(commercial, residential, public), or vehicle
(car, bus or train) which is occupied at the
time of the fire. This also includes a vacant
apartment in an occupied building, or a store
with a dwelling above.

CODE 2 Unoccupied Structure. A structure
(commercial, residential, public) normally
occupied which is unoccupied at the time of
the fire.

CODE 3 Unoccupied Vehicle. A vehicle (car, bus or
train) with or without plates which is
unoccupied a the time of the fire.

CODE 4 Vacant Structure. A vacant building or
building under construction or demolition.
(If there are squatters or workmen in
structure, transmit a CODE 1.)

10-44 PUBLIC AMBULANCE
A request for a public ambulance. Specify the reason.

10-45 D.O.A. OR SERIOUS INJURY
Transmitted IMMEDIATELY upon the discovery of a fatality
or serious injury at a fire or emergency. This shall be
followed as soon as possible with the appropriate Code
and the number of victims.

CODE 1 Victim Deceased

CODE 2 Victim suffering serious injury. (Apparently
life threatening)

CODE 3 Victim suffering serious injury. (Apparently
NOT life threatening.)

NOTE: Do not transmit this signal for minor
injuries.

10-47 POLICE RESPONSE
Police assistance is needed for crowd or traffic control,
security, apprehension, etc. (specify reason)

10-48 POLICE RESPONSE FOR HARASSMENT
Firefighters are being harassed an police assistance is
needed immediately.

10-51 CANCELLATION OF OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
Transmitted when outside activities are to be canceled.
When the conditions that caused suspension of outside
activities, the following message will be transmitted by
radio, voice alarm and teleprinter: "All units shall
resume outside activity forthwith."

10-60 MAJOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Transmitted for a collapse, airplane crash (except
airport crash boxes 0037-LaGuardia Airport, and 0269-
Kennedy Airport) train derailment, or similar emergency
with the potential for multiple casualties. The
following will respond. 3 Engines, 2 Ladders, 3 Rescue
Companies (including Res3cuE with the Collapse Unit) 5
Battalion Chiefs, 1 Tactical Service Unit, HazMat, Field
Communications Unit, Squad Company 1 with Technical
Response Vehicle, 1 Deputy Chief, 1 Safety Battalion.

10-70 IN-LINE PUMPING IS IN USE
A notification to responding Engine Companies that in-
line pumping is in use and may require augmenting.

10-75 NOTIFICATION OF A FIRE OR EMERGENCY
A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment
of the officer in command, conditions indicate a fire or
emergency that requires a total response of the following
units: 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1
Rescue Company (Enhanced Engine or Squad Company if
closer). Officers transmitting a 10-75 shall also state
if it is for a fire or emergency and if a building is
involved along with the type of building.

10-76 NOTIFICATION OF A FIRE IN A HIGH-RISE BUILDING
A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment
of the officer in command, conditions indicate a fire in
a high-rise building that requires a total response of
the following units: 4 Engines, 4 Ladders, 4 Battalion
Chiefs, Engine 3 and High Rise Unit, 1 Deputy Chief,
Field Communications Unit, 1 Rescue Company, Mask Service
Unit, PIO, Command Post Company. (restricted use of
Citywide frequency, for operation of High-Rise repeater.)

10-80 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT
The Initial notification by field units of a hazardous
materials incident. Responders are to proceed with
caution to avoid entering a restricted area. Code will
transmitted by the Incident Commander after size up and
evaluations of the incident.

CODE 1 An incident confined to a small area and which
does not pose an immediate threat to life or
property. Can be controlled by a unit or
units up to and including: 3 Engines, 2
Ladders, and 2 Battalion Chiefs.

CODE 2 An incident involving a greater hazard or
larger area which posses a potential threat to
life or property. Following units will
respond: 3 Engines, 2 Ladders, 2 Battalion
Chiefs, 1 Deputy Chief, HazMat Company 1, 1
Safety Battalion and Field Communications
Unit.

10-84 UNITS ARRIVED AT SCENE
All units shall IMMEDIATELY transmit a 10-84 by Radio or
MDT when arriving at the box of the incident. Other
signals should not be given with the 10-84 except where
the situation is apparent on arrival. This signal must
be followed within 5 minutes by a preliminary report
including the appropriate radio code signal or additional
information by first arriving unit. Fire commanders and
Chiefs within their command are to take necessary steps
to insure that units are transmitting the 10-84 signal
for responses. Chief officers shall transmit a 10-84
upon their arrival at an alarm.

10-85 FIRE MARSHALL REQUIRES ADDITIONAL UNITS
Used for additional units (other than NYPD - See 10-13)

10-86 FOAM OPERATION
Transmitted for a fire or emergency requiring any type of
foam concentrate in addition to that carried by units on
the scene. The following are to respond: 2 Foam
Carriers, 1 Satellite Hose Wagon, 1 Foam Coordinator
(Batt.Chief).

CODE 1 Maximum amount of Flouroprotein foam required.
In addition to units on the 10-86 the
remainder of the Foam Carriers and all Bulk
Foam Units will respond.

CODE 2 Flouroprotein foam required. In addition to
units on 10-86 the remainder of the Foam
Carriers will respond.

CODE 3 High Expansion Foam required. The High
Expansion Foam Unit will respond. Units on
10-86 will also respond.

NOTE: On all Special Calls for foam (Foam carrier or
High Expansion Foam) the associated Engine
Company will respond with both pieces of
apparatus and all members.

10-91 EMERGENCY; FD NOT REQUIRED.

10-92 MALICIOUS FALSE ALARM
Indicates that a false alarm was transmitted with
malicious intent.

10-99 UNITS WILL BE OPERATING FOR A LEAST 30 MINUTES
An operating unit or all units at an incident will be
unavailable for at least 30 minutes. The unit(s) is to
state the reason it will not be available.
Div Borough Battalion Engines Ladders Other
1 Manhattan 1 E004 E006 E007 E010 TL01 L010 TL015/DECON
2 E018 E024 E055 T005 L008 T020 RH04
4 E009/ST01 E015 E028 L006 L011 TL018
6 E005 E014 E033 L003 TL09
7 E001 E003/HR03 E026 E034 TL012 TL021 L024
2 Manhattan 8 E008 E016 E021 E065 L002 TL07
9 E023 E040 E054 L004 TL035 RS01 TS01
10 E022 E039 E033 E053 TL013 L016 L043 RH01
11 E037 E047 E074 E076 TL22 TL25 T040
12 E035 E036 E058 E091 TL14 L026 MK01 SB01
3 Manhattan 16 E059 E069 E080 TL23 L028 L030
Bronx 3 E064 E094 E096 L047 L048 TL54
14 E041 E060 E071 E083 TL17 L029 L055
17 E046 E068 E092 L027 TL44 L049 RS03 RC03
26 E050 E073 E082 L019 TL31 L042
4 Manhattan 13 E067 E084 E093 E095 T034 L036 TL45
Bronx 15 E038 E063 E066 E097/TA62 T039 TL51 L061
18 E045 E048 E088 L038 L056 TL58
19 E042 E043 E075 E081 TL33 TL46 L059
20 E061 E070 E072/ST02 E089 E090 TL41 TL50 TL53
27 E052 E062 E079 L032 L037 L052
5 Queens 45 E258 E259 E260 E261 E291 TL115 L116 L128 L140
46 E287 E288 E289 E292 E319 E324/ST04 L136 TL138 RS04 (E292) HM01 (E288)
49 E262 E263 E307 E312 E316 E325 TL117 L154 TL163 CP01
50 E270 E275 E298 E303 E305 E315 L125 L126 TL127 T151
51 E285 E286 E293 E294 E308 E331 TL135 TL142 T143 T173
52 E273 E274 E295 E297 E299 L129 L130 TL144 TL152
53 E251 E304 E306 E313 E320 E326 TL160 TL162 TL164 L167
54 E301 E302 E311 E314 E317 L150 TL155 TL158 L165
6 Brooklyn 28 E206 E218 E237 E238 E271 L106 TL124
31 E207/MW01 E210 E211 E226 L110 TL119
32 E202 E204 E205 E224 E279 T101 T118 TL131
35 E212 E216 E221 E229 T104 L108 TL146
48 E220 E239 E240 E282 L122 L148
57 E209 E217 E219 E230 E235 L102 TL105 RS02
7 Brooklyn 37 E214 E222 E252 E277 TL111 L112 RH02
38 E234 E249 E280 L113 L123 L132
39 E225 E236 E290 L103 TL107
41 E248 E250 E255 E281 T147 TL157 SQ01 TR01
44 E227 E231 E233 E332 TL120 T175 L176 FC01
58 E257 E283 E310 E323 TL170 L174
Queens 47 E264 E265 E266 E268 E328 E329 TL121 L134 L137
8 Staten Island 21 E152 E153 E155 E159/ST05 E160 E161 TL77 L78 L81 TS02 RS05
22 E154 E156 E157 E158 E163 E166 TL79 L80 L83 TL86
23 E151 E162 E164 E165/TA63 E167 TL76 L82 TL84 TL85 TL87
Brooklyn 33 E254 E276 E309 E321 TL153 L156 TL159
40 E201 E228 E241 E278 L109 TL114
42 E242 E243 E247/TA64 E284/ST03 E330 TL149 L168 TL172
43 E245 E246 E253 E318 TL161 L166 L169

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Code Description
E engine company
L ladder company (note: CAD does not show TL for Tower Ladder and T for Tiller Truck)
BC battalion chief
DC deputy chief (Division)
RS rescue company
SQ squad company
FC field communications unit
MW maxi-water unit (2000 gpm pumper)
ST maxi-water satellite (hose tender)
SB safety operating battalion
TS tactical support unit (a hardware store on wheels)
TR technical response vehicle (similar to TS) qtrd with SQ01
TA thawing apparatus (mobile steam generator used to thaw hydrants)
MK mask service unit (mobile scott pack replenisher)
RH rehabilitation unit (soup kitchen on wheels for rehydration and warming or cooling of members)
RC rescue collapse unit (structural collapse utility truck, the 2nd piece of rescue 3)
FT foam tender (carries numerous cans of foam concentrate)
FA foam apparatus (a pumper with foam concentrate and a complete foam delivery system)
HU JFK airport hose tender
HM haz-mat unit
MR marine unit (boat)
HD decontamination trailer (40 foot trailer used at haz mat jobs where members have to shower)
HR hi rise unit (van equipped with a hi rise repeater and other tools

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