EMS Dispatch Codes
10-50M
Medical emergency (unknown cause)
10-51
Minor injury (e.g., small cut, sprain)
10-52
Moderate injury (e.g., broken limb, fall)
10-53
Critical injury (e.g., GSW, unconscious, severe bleeding)
10-54
Confirmed DOA (Deceased on Arrival)
10-55
EMS has arrived on scene
10-56
Patient stabilized
10-57
En route to hospital with patient
10-58
Patient drop-off completed
10-59
Requesting additional EMS units
10-60
Air Evac/Helicopter required
10-61
Mass casualty incident – multiple victims
10-62
Mental health crisis / Psychiatric emergency
10-63
Patient refusing treatment / AMA (Against Medical Advice)
10-64
Drug overdose – Narcan may be required
10-65
Joint operation with Fire/Police Department
10-66
Medical standby at special event
10-67
Infectious disease or hazardous exposure – use PPE
10-69
CPR in progress
10-70
Fire-related medical emergency (burns, smoke inhalation)
10-71
Hazardous materials exposure
10-72
Patient in cardiac arrest
10-73
Suicide attempt / Self-harm
10-74
Patient has mental instability – needs PSU (Psych Support Unit)
10-75
Violent patient – police backup required
10-76
EMS en route to scene
10-77
Staging – waiting for scene to be secured
10-78
Requesting immediate assistance (panic/emergency button)
10-79
Situation under control – no further units needed
10-80
MCI Drill or Training Simulation
10-81
Request medical records or health history
10-82
Confirm patient insurance coverage (in RP economy)
10-83
Billing / Admin team required on scene
10-84
Escort requested for VIP medical transport
10-85
EMS unit out of service (equipment or personnel issue)
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