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Comment by Roy Walker on May 20, 2009 at 1:25am

Ashley if you haven't noticed by now 10 codes have gone the way of the DoDo bird. As a new member to fire fighting you have many new terms and techniques to master so forget these useless codes and focus on the other items. You won't have time to be bored. Good luck in your new experiences.

Comment by Mike Holden on May 18, 2009 at 9:05pm

Ashley

10- codes differ in meaning by county or state a good example is
a 10-10 in our county means a fight in the next county over it means out to lunch/dinner.

You need to get a copy of codes for your department and study them.

Comment by Station10Capt106 on May 18, 2009 at 12:26pm

Melisa,
Welcome to FFN. First of all, most departments are starting to get away from using 10 codes. Different agencies use different meanings for some of the 10 codes and that can cause confusion. According to NIMS you are supposed to use plain english as that will help ensure that multiple agencies and jurisdictions can work together and understand one another.

John

Comment by Station10Capt106 on May 18, 2009 at 12:19pm

Melisa,
The trend is to stay away from 10 codes now. Not every jurisdiction uses the same meanings for the same 10 codes. This could create confusion when dealing with large scale incidents were multiple agencies (especially state & federal) are called in. In order to be NIMS compliant you are supposed to use plain english.

Now, I know that alot of departments are still using 10 codes and are slowly changing as they get used to the new system.

Best of luck to you.
John

Comment by DOWNS290 on May 18, 2009 at 11:52am

ASHLEY MY BIGGEST ADVICE TO YOU IS FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT CODES!!!!!!!! WE NO LONGER USE (OR ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE) 10 - CODES IN THE FIRE SERVICE. THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF NIMS( NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGMENT SYSTEM) 10 CODES HAVE BEEN "OUTLAWED" FOR THE BASIC REASON OF SIMPLICITY. IN YOUR AREA 10-48 MIGHT MEAN ONE THING AND IN OUR AREA 10-48 USED TO BE AN MVC. SO TO MAKE INTEROPERABILITY EASIER WE HAVE ELIMINATED THE 10 CODES. ANY OHTER QUESTIONS LET US KNOW WE ALL WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP. GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO THE FIRE SERVICE.

Comment by chris r brannon on May 18, 2009 at 11:33am

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Comment by Casey on May 18, 2009 at 9:37am

hey im Casey And im also a Jr fire fighter. I hope this helps

10-1 = Receiving poorly
10-2 = Receiving well
10-3 = Stop transmitting
10-4 = Message received
10-5 = Relay message to _____
10-6 = Busy, please stand by
10-7 = Out of service, leaving the air
10-8 = In service, subject to call
10-9 = Repeat message
10-10 = Transmission completed, standing by
10-11 = Talking too rapidly
10-12 = Visitors present
10-13 = Advise Weather/Road conditions
10-16 = Make pick up at _____
10-17 = Urgent business
10-18 = Anything for us?
10-19 = Nothing for you, return to base
10-20 = My location is _____
10-21 = Call by telephone
10-22 = Report in person to
10-23 = Stand by
10-24 = Completed last assignment
10-25 = Can you contact _____
10-26 = Disregard last information
10-27 = I am moving to channel _____
10-28 = Identify your station
10-29 = Time is up for contact
10-30 = Does not conform to FCC rules
10-32 = I will give you a radio check
10-33 = Emergency Traffic
10-34 = Trouble at this station
10-35 = Confidential information
10-36 = Correct time is
10-37 = Wrecker needed at
10-38 = Ambulance needed at
10-39 = Your message delivered
10-41 = Please turn to channel
10-42 = Traffic accident at
10-43 = Traffic tie up at
10-44 = I have a message for you
10-45 = All units within range please report
10-50 = Break channel
10-60 = What is next message number?
10-62 = Unable to copy, use phone
10-63 = Net directed to
10-64 = Net clear
10-65 = Awaiting your next message/assignment
10-67 = All units comply
10-70 = Fire at _____
10-71 = Proceed with transmission in sequence
10-77 = Negative contact
10-81 = Reserve hotel room for ______
10-82 = Reserve room for _____
10-84 = My telephone number is ______
10-85 = My address is _____
10-91 = Talk closer to the microphone
10-93 = Check my frequency on this channel
10-94 = Please give me a long count (1-10)
10-99 = Mission completed, all units secure
10-200 = Police needed at _____

Comment by Trainer on May 18, 2009 at 6:39am

Melisa, someone here may send you the codes, but there are a couple of problems; codes are different across the country, so be careful. Secondly and this may be a problem with you being a junior as if you mention it they may think you a smart a.., but have you or any of your dept had NIMS, they want you to use plain English, and the codes are not dead yet, but are certainly doomed, and I would not want you to get in the habit of using them.

Comment by Dustin J. Millis on May 18, 2009 at 6:14am

I will give you a really good piece of advice Melisa... unless you absolutly have to use 10 codes, DONT!!!! I dont know of too many places that still use them. Of course I'm not saying that people dont. Some of the more common ones you will see is 10-50--MVA/ car crash. 10-0--DOA- pt. was dead upon arrival. Really though, just try to use common language whenever possible

Comment by Marvin Personette on May 18, 2009 at 1:35am

Hello Melisa,
Welcome to the world of firefighting. My name is Marvin Personette, I am from Ridge Farm, Illinois and am a 7 year member of Ridge Farm Fire and Rescue. I am a firefighter,medical first responder,haz-mat team member and severe weather spotter for my department and around the county. I too, after 7 years am not too familiar with the 10 codes myself. We rarely use them because of the confusion it may create when responding over the radios. Instead of using the 10 codes, we repeat word for word what was said, so that dispatch or our officers know that we have a clear understanding of what is expected of us. If you are wanting to know the 10-codes for your area, might i suggest going to your local police department and requesting a copy. I have done this in the past , and they were more than happy to give me a copy. Hope that helps. Take care and God bless !!!

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