LifeLine 911
In a world where first responders face new challenges every day, LifeLine911 brings clarity, insight, and connection.
Hosted by Erica Roberts—an Emergency Communications veteran with over 20 years of frontline and training experience—this podcast dives into the issues, stories, and voices shaping the world of emergency response, with a special focus on dispatch and communications.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or simply curious about how emergency services work, LifeLine911 offers engaging discussions, real-world stories, and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
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LifeLine 911
Ep 41 - 10-Codes
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One of the most iconic parts of the first responder profession, especially that of law enforcement, is the use of 10-codes. These are numbers which take the place of other words, phrases, or situations that can be used in lieu of the "plain language" of just stating what you mean to say. For instance, instead of saying "Okay", or "Acknowledged", a person speaking with 10-codes may just say "10-4", one of the most popular of the 10-ocdes. This coded language provides a sense of comradery, community, and culture to those who use it, but there are drawbacks to it as well. A big one is that not all agencies use the same 10-codes when they speak, meaning one agency's 10-32 is a cat in a tree and another's might be a suspect armed with a gun. Join your host Erica as we discuss this week our thoughts on 10-codes.
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