CODES & SIGNALS

Question 1

Code 1

Answer 1

Time Critical — actually LIFE THREATENING or potentially life threatening. Requires LIGHTS AND SIRENS. Expected to arrive on scene within 16 MINUTES.

Question 2

Code 2

Answer 2

Acute/Chronic — Required to attend ASAP, within 25 MINUTES.

Question 3

Code 3

Answer 3

Transport within 1 HOUR

Question 4

Signal 1

Answer 4

Patient is time critical and hospital needs to be given pt details in order to prepare prior to pt’s arrival.

Lights and Sirens used at discretion of crew.

Question 5

Signal 2

Answer 5

Patient has minor injuries or illness that does not require further information to be passed on.

Question 6

Signal 83

Answer 6

Deceased

Question 7

Signal 56

Answer 7

Police