Bell Codes
FDNY Bell Codes still in use today.
2-2 |
Second Alarm announcement |
3 |
Used in combination with a street box and assigned terminal number to indicate an alarm originating as a private fire alarm in buildings FDNY Special Building Boxes are designated as 8000 series boxes |
3-3 |
Third Alarm announcement and/or response |
4 |
Battalion Chief response required |
4-4 |
Fourth Alarm announcement and/or response |
5 |
Engine Company response required |
5-5 |
Fifth Alarm announcement and/or response |
5-7 |
One Engine and one Ladder Company response required |
5-5-5-5 |
Line of Duty Death / Flag to half staff |
6 |
Marine Company response required |
6-5-2 |
Department Message |
7 |
Ladder Company response required |
7-5 |
Notification signal that three Engine Companies (or two Engines and one Squad) |
8 |
Squad Company response required |
9 |
Preliminary for special units |
10 |
Rescue Company response required |
14 |
Battalion Chief Relocation or Return from Relocation |
15 |
Engine Company Relocation or Return from Relocation |
16 |
Marine Company Relocation or Return from Relocation |
17 |
Ladder Company Relocation or Return from Relocation |
