Difference between revisions of "Onondaga County (NY) EMS"
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* Signal 99 - Major Fire | * Signal 99 - Major Fire | ||
− | == | + | ==Countywide Color Codes== |
* White No lights or sirens | * White No lights or sirens | ||
* Red Life threatening | * Red Life threatening | ||
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* Yellow MVA involving school bus | * Yellow MVA involving school bus | ||
+ | Dispatching and Response statuses changed around 2015, going from the color-coded system to more in line with EMD determinant codes. However, you'll hear variations of both the White/Red codes, AMR's Cold/Hot response when upgrading or downgrading units en-route to a call. | ||
+ | ===EMD Determinate Codes=== | ||
+ | * Alpha Stable BLS | ||
+ | * Bravo Unstable BLS | ||
+ | * Charlie Stable ALS/Unstable BLS | ||
+ | * Delta Unstable BLS | ||
+ | * Echo Unconscious/Not Breathing - Unknown life status | ||
==Related Links== | ==Related Links== |
Revision as of 18:59, 28 September 2021
Contents
County EMS Agencies
- EAVES East Area Volunteer Emergency Service
- GBAC Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps
- NAVAC North Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- NOVA Northern Onondaga Volunteer Ambulance
- SAVES Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Service
- WAVES West Area Volunteer Emergency Service
- AMR American Medical Response (Syracuse, Dewitt, and Salina)
Ambulances operated by Fire Departments
- Manlius
- Fayetteville
- Jordan
- Tully
- Lafayette
- Brewerton
Radio Codes
In Onondaga County, "10" Codes are no longer used. Instead, what were formerly 10 codes are called signals. Signals still in use include:
- Signal 32 - Use Caution
- Signal 50 - Officer needs assistance
- Signal 79 - Property Damage MVC
- Signal 80 - Personal Injury MVC
- Signal 98 - Minor Fire
- Signal 99 - Major Fire
Countywide Color Codes
- White No lights or sirens
- Red Life threatening
- Yellow MVA involving school bus
Dispatching and Response statuses changed around 2015, going from the color-coded system to more in line with EMD determinant codes. However, you'll hear variations of both the White/Red codes, AMR's Cold/Hot response when upgrading or downgrading units en-route to a call.
EMD Determinate Codes
- Alpha Stable BLS
- Bravo Unstable BLS
- Charlie Stable ALS/Unstable BLS
- Delta Unstable BLS
- Echo Unconscious/Not Breathing - Unknown life status