LATEST FDNY10 CODES. (from FDNY Training Tips).

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Recent updates to the Communications Manual have included several changes to our 10 codes. It is imperative that all members, especially BC’s and Battalion Aides, are aware of these important updates. This tip will highlight the changes to the codes 10-43, 10-46, 10-66 and discuss the new code 10-66 Code 1.
• 10-43 - Technical Rescue Responses
➢ No Code: All other technical rescues (Impalements, Person vs Machine, etc.)
➢ Code 1: Train Rescue - Person(s) Extricated from Under a Train (not to be used for
person(s) assisted/removed from tracks (10-37 w/ Code).
➢ Code 2: Excavation/Trench Collapse
➢ Code 3: Collapse Minor (Bricks/Façade, Scaffold, Parapet, Etc.)
➢ Code 4: High Angle/Rope Rescue or Confined Space Rescue (NON-Fire Related)
• 10-46 - Maritime Fire or Emergency
➢ Code 1: A Minor fire in maritime environment (vessel, dock, pier)
➢ Code 2: Emergency in maritime environment. (Vessel in distress, person(s) in the
water removed by FD personnel, hazard to navigation, hazardous materials incident
in maritime environment.)
➢ Code 3: Surface Water/Ice Rescue - FDNY Swimmers deployed for persons in
Water/Ice.
➢ Code 4: Subsurface Water Rescue - FDNY Divers deployed for persons in the water.
• 10-66 Missing, Lost, Trapped or Seriously Injured Member(s).
➢ When a member(s) are missing, lost, trapped, or seriously injured as a result of a
fire/emergency operation and additional resources are required to assist in their removal.
• 10-66 Code 1 - Missing, Lost, Trapped or Seriously Injured Member(s) Requiring Extrication and Additional Resources are Required.
➢ When a member(s) are missing, lost, trapped, or seriously injured as the result of a
collapse and extrication is required.
➢ If there are indications that members are missing, lost, trapped as a result of a
collapse, signal 10-66 Code 1 shall be transmitted. 10-60 shall not be transmitted for collapse incidents involving members.
#59 2025 – 6/25/2025
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Does anyone know if changes have been made to 10-60 signal? As far as I know there was or still is signal 10-60, Plus 10-60 Codes 1 and 10-60 Code 2. 10-60 Code 2 being reserved for truly major emergencies where more units and equipment are need than for 10-60s Code 1.
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired
 
Does anyone know if changes have been made to 10-60 signal? As far as I know there was or still is signal 10-60, Plus 10-60 Codes 1 and 10-60 Code 2. 10-60 Code 2 being reserved for truly major emergencies where more units and equipment are need than for 10-60s Code 1.
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired
No more 10-60 code 2
10-60 no code and code 1
 
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