Page cover

EMS Dispatch Codes

Code
Description

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)

Last updated

Was this helpful?