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FIRE EVENT TYPE DEFINITIONS Flashcards

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AC1

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THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED FOR ALL AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS RELATING TO FLIGHT SAFETY WHETHER ON THE GROUND OR IN THE AIR. (I.E. LANDING GEAR ISSUES, SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT ETC.) THIS INCLUDES STANDBY EVENTS INITITAED BY AIRPORT AUTHORITY. AIRCRAFTS ALSO INCLUDES BALLOONS, GLIDERS, AND ULTRA-LIGHTS. THIS INCIDENT TYPE DOES NOT INCLUDE CONFIRMED CRASHES.

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AC2

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SECOND ALARM FROM AN AC1. ONLY AN INCIDENT COMMANDER CAN UPGRADE AN EVENT TO AN AC2.

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AC3

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CONFIRMED CRASH ON OR OFF AIRPORT PROPERTY

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AHJ

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POSSIBLE HIJACKING. CPS REQUESTS CFD

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AMS

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AIRPORT MISCELLANEOUS. USED WHERE NO OTHER AIRPORT CODES ARE AVAILABLE. THERE ARE THREE SUNTYPES: MISCELLANEOUS - CATCH ALL; REFUEL - STANDBY FOR HOT REFUEL; WELDING- STANDBY FOR WELDING

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APD

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POSSIBLE BOMB ON A PLANE EITHER ON THE GROUND OR IN THE AIR. CPS REQUESTS CFD

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ATB

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AIRPORT TERMINAL BOMB. POSSIBLE BOMB IN THE TERMINAL. CPS REQUESTS CFD.

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ADVISED

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ADVISES EVENT- NON DISPATCHABLE EVERNTS. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE CALLER IS SAVED IN THE CAD SYSTEM. SAVED EVERNTS CAN BE USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES. IF AN EVENT DOES NOT NEED A RESPONSE BUT THE ECO WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE INFO FOR ANY REASON OR IS REQUIRED BY POLICY, AN ADVISED EVENT IS USED. -TRANSFERS TO EXTERNAL AGENCIES; INQUIRIES; REPORTS OF FISHING, WADING, OR WALKING ON THE BANKS OF A BODY OF WATER.

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ANIMAL

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ANIMAL IN DISTRESS, NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OR RETRIEVAL/ EXTRICATION.

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ANIMALC

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ANIMAL IN NEED OF RETRIEVAL OR CONTROL, NOT IN DISTRESS. COLD RESPONSE.

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BBQ

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BBQ FIRE- BBQ FIRE THAT IS MORE THAN 1M/3FT AWAY FROM ANY STRUCTURE.

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BEL

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ALARM BELLS - THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN THERE IS NO SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE, BUT ALARM BELLS ARE RINGING IN A STRUCTURE. ALARM BELLS RINGING MAY ALSO INCLUDE A BEEPING/CHIRPING SOUNDS, AS WELL AS A SMOKE DETECTOR GOING OFF (RINGING)

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BLD

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BUILDING FIRE - ANY SIGNS OF FIRE, SMOKE OR ODOURS OF BURNING FROM A BUILDING OTHER THAN A HOUSE (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING). INCLUDES APARTMENTS, CONDOS, TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES OR BUSINESSES.

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BURN

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THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED TO INVESTIGATE RECREATIONAL BACKYARD BONFIRE WHICH IS MORE THAN 1M/3FT FROM ANY STRUCTURE. COLD RESPONSE.

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CAS

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CATALOGUED ALARM- THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN AN EVENT IS RECEIVED FROM ANY ALARM COMPANY OR MONITORING AGENCY ADVISING OF THE ACTIVATION OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. (THIS MAY INCLUDE GENERAL ALARM, SPRINKLER ACTIVATION, WATER FLOW OR HEAT SENSOR)

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CASC

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CATALOGUED ALARM - ALARM COMPANY INITIATED BUT WHILE THE INITAL CALL EVALUATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS THE ALARM COMPANY UPDATES THE ECO THAT THIS ALARM IS NOW FALSE OR THERE IS A NOTIFICATION OF A NON-DISPATCHABLE (HELD) EVENT TYPE AT THIS LOCATION. (IE; DRILL, WORKING ON SYSTEM, OR MISC). cOLD REPSONSE

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CASCO

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CATALOGUED ALARM- ALARM COMPANY INITIATED. CO DETECTOR IS GOING OFF AT THE SITE

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CASGAS

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CATALOGUED ALARM- ALARM COMPANY INITIATED. GAS DETECTOR IS GOING OFF AT THE SITE

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CO

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CARBOND MONOXIED DETECTOR- RINGING OR CO CONCERNS SUCH AS OCCUPANTS ARE FEELING SICK, HEADACHY, AND/OR NAUSEOUS OR WILL NOT WAKE UP, FROM SITE.

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COC

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CORBON MONOXIED DETECTOR RINGING OR CO CONCERNS FROM A SITE. NO ONE FEELS ILL EFFECTS. COLD RESPONSE

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CON

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CONTAINER GARBAGE- ANY SIGNS OF SMOKE OR FIRE FROM LARGE GARBAGE OR RECYCLYING CONTAINER THAT IS DUMPED OR LOADED ONTO A TRUCK,

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CSR

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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE- INDIVIDUALS TRAPPED SOMEWHERE NOT DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OR FOR UNSTABLE STRUCTURES, STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IS SUSPESTED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS A VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A BUILDING, COLLAPED OR UNSAFE WALLS, FLOORS OR ROOFING.

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DRL

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NON DISPATCHABLE- DRILL, THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN A CALL IS RECEIVED FROM SOMEONE WHO WILL INTENTIONALLY SET OFF THE FIRE ALARM TO TEST THE SYSTEM

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DRLFPB

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NON-DISPATCHABLE EVERNT, USED WHEN ONE OF THE INSPECTORS FROM THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU OR A STAFF MEMBER WHO IS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED BY THE FPB WITH A FPB NUMBER, IS ON SITE TESTING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

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EXP

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EXPLOSION OF ANY KIND THAT IS SEEN OR HEARD.

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FAX

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FAX- THIS IS A NON-DISPTACHABLE CALL TYPE. THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED TO MONITOR RESPONSES TO FAX TONES ON THE 911 LINES. SENT TO CPS IF NO ANSWER IN 5 MINUTES.

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FEN

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FENCE FIRE- ANY SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE FROM A FENCE MORE THAN 1M/3FT FROM A STRUCTURE

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FLARE

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NON-DISPATCHBLE CALL TPYE. THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN A CALL IS RECEIVED REPORTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: FLARING OFF PROANE TANKS; FLARING OFF NATURAL GAS SUBSTATIONS/PLANTS; FLARING OFF TANKERS.

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FLO

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FLOODING- ACCUMULATION OF WATER OR WATER FLOW WITHIN A STRUCTURE. LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR ELECTRICAL HAZARDS PRESENT

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FLOC

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FLOODING- ACCUMULATION OF WATER OR WATER FLOW WITHIN A STRUCTURE. SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER OR NO ELECTRICAL HAZARDS PRESENT.

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GAR

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GARAGE FIRE- ANY SIGN OR SMOKE OR FIRE FROM A DETACHED GARAGE. THIS INCLUDES ANY ITEMS BURNING IN A GARAGE/ PARKING GARAGE INCLUDING A VEHICLE.

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GARHM

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GARAGE HAZMAT- ANY SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE FROM A DETACHED GARAGE THAT CONTAINS A PROPANE VEHICLE, BBQ, WELDING EQUIPMENT OR SOLVENTS.

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GASA

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GAS LEAK- LEAKING FROM A 20LB BBQ PROPANE TANK ON OR OFF A BBQ. THERE IS NO FIRE INVOLVED AND THE BBQ OR TANK IS NOT IN A STRUCTURE

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GASHM

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GAS HAZMAT- THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN THERE IS AN ODOUR OF MATERIALS IN A GASEOUS STATE SUCH AS NATURAL GAS, PROPANE, FUEL, DIESEL OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR WHEN THESE MATERIALS ARE LEAKING. THIS SITUATION MAY BE FROM A STORAGE TANK, 20LB+ LEAKING OR AN ODOUR OUTSIDE OR INSIDE A STRUCTURE

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GASL

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GAS LEAK- THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN A GAS LINE HAS A LEAK OR BREAK INSIDE OR OUTSIDE A STRUCTURE

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GRA

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GRASS SMALL- GRASS, BRUSH OR TREES ON FIRE MORE THAN 1M/3FT FROM ANY STRUCTURE. SMALLER THAN A SKATING RINK.

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GRA

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GRASS/LARGE- GRASS, BRUSH, OR TRESS ON FIRE MORE THAN 1M/3FT FROM ANY STRUCTURE. LARGER THAN A SKATING RINK

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HAR

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HIGH ANGLE RESCUE- SPECIAL RESCUE IS FROM A HEIGHT OF OVER 3 STORIES (20FT OR MORE) OR WHEN LADDERS WILL NOT REACH. ALSO USED FOR LOW SLOPE RESCUES INVOLVING ROPES OR PULLEYS.

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HAZ

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PUBLIC HAZARD- ANY HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE THAT IS NOT LOCATED ON OR ABOVE ROADWAYS, INCLUDING ALLEYS, (IE; ELECTRICAL LINES OR TREES DOWN).

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HAZ70

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PUBLIC HAZARD ON ROAD- ANY HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE LOCATED ON OR ABOVE ROADWAYS OR ALLEYS, (IE; ELECTRICAL LINES OR TREES DOWN).

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HAZMAT

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- SPILLS, CHEMICAL RELEASES, HAZMAT PLACARD DISPLAYED OR AVAILABLE, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MATERIAL, LARGE PROPANE TANK ON FIRE, NOT ON A BBQ

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HAZMATC

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HAZARD MATERIALS COLD- SPILLS OF VEHICLE FLUIDS, BLOOD, PAINT CANS, SEALED CONTAINERS OR CONTAINED SPILLS THAT ARE NOT AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO ANYONE.

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HSE

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ANY SIGN OR SMOKE OR FIRE FROM A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING OR HOUSE. PREVIOUS FIRES IN A STRUCTURE NOW EXTINGUISHED OR ANY REPORT OF A FIRE LESS THAN 1M/3FT FROM THE HOUSE. *ANY SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE WILL BE ENTERED AS A HSE BUT WILL USE THE GAR PROTOCOL CARD.

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INV

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INVESTIGATION- USED WHERE NO OTHER CODES ARE AVAILABLE, AND THE NATURE OF THE EVENT IS A POSSIBLE THREAT TO LIFE, (IC: POLE ON FIRE, SPARKING TRANSFORMERS, SMOKE IN THE AREA, FLAMES IN THE DISTANCE/SKY, A BUS SHELTER ON FIRE).

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INVC

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INVESTIGATION COLD- USED WHERE NO OTHER CODES ARE AVAILABLE, AND THERE IS NO POSSIBLE THREAT TO LIFE (IE REPLACING BATTERIES IN A SMOKE DETECTOR, RELIGHTING PILOT LIGHTS FOR THE DISABLED OR ELDERLY) COLD RESPONSE.

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MISC

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MISCELLANEOUS- THIS IS A NON-DISPTACHABLE EVENT TYPE. THIS INCIDENT IS USED WHEN THERE ARE NO OTHER APPLICABLE NON-DISPATCHABLE CALCOM PROTOCOLS AND WHEN PSC NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF THE EVENT. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ROASTING COFFEE BEANS, OR DOING HOT WORK, THERMAL FOGGING AND GENERATOR TESTING. (CATCH ALL)

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NFR

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NO FIRE RESET ALARMS- SITE REQUIRING THE FIRE ALARMS RESET AND THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THE CALLER AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS OR SMELLS OF SMOKE OR FIRE. IT IS ALSO A RESPONSE TO A BEL EVENT IF A WOS OR DRL IS ON SYSTEM. COLD RESPONSE

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ODC

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ODOUR COMPLAINT- INVESTIGATION OF AN UNKNOWN ODOUR (NOT NATURAL GAS), PROPANE, FUEL (ODOUR ONLY), DIESEL (ODOUR ONLY), OR ANY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE (ODOUR ONLY) THAT IS CAUSING DISTRESS TO HUMANS OR ANIMALS, EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE A STRUCTURE.

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PERMIT

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PERMIT TO BURN- THIS IS A NON-DISPATCHABLE EVENT TYPE. THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN PERMITS ARE ISSUED BY THE FPB, MD OF BIGHORN, OR ROCKY VIEW COUNTY.

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ODCC

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ODOUR COMPLAINT COLD-INVESTIGATION OF UNKNOWN ODOUR, INSIDE OR OUTSIDE A STRUCTURE. NO ONE IN DISTRESS.

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RAL

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RAIL INCIDENT INVOLVING VEHICLE ON RAILS (IE; LRT, CN, CP, DERAILMENT, MVA, FIRE OR OTHER).

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RSC

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RESCUE- THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN PERSONS NEED TO BE RELEASED FROM A NON-SPECIFIC AREA AND ARE IN DISTRESS. INJURED OR IN ANY DANGER.

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RSCC

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RESCUE COLD- PERSON REQUIRING A NON-SPECIFIC RESCUE. (IE: STUCK IN BUILDING, ELEVATOR, ROOM OR RAILING, ALSO CHILD LOCKED IN VEHICLE). PERSON NOT IN DISTRESS OR DANGER.

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RUB

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RUBBISH- LOOSE RUBBISH BURNING OR SMALL RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER BURNING MORE THAN 1M/3FT FROM ANY STRUCTURE.

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SHARPS

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NEEDLES/CONDOMS- THIS IS ONLY FOR AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE COC WHERE NEEDLES OR CONDOMS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED OF AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO REMAIN ON SCENE UNTIL FD ARRIVES

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SHARPSC

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NEEDLES/CONDOMS- THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHERE CLEAN UP OF SYRINGES/CONDOMS IS REQUIRED IN THE COC.
THIS EVENT TYPE IS ALSO USED WHERE CLEAN UP OF SYRINGES/CONDOMS IS REQUIRE OUTSIDE THE COC AND SOMEONE IS ABLE TO REMAIN ON SCENE UNTIL FD ARRIVES.

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TEST

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TEST EVENT- THIS IS A NON-DISPATCHABLE EVENT TYPE. THIS INCDIENT TYPE IS USED TO TEST EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRE HALLS. IT IS ALSO USED BY DISPATCH WHEN TESTING “RECOMMENDS” FOR INCIDENT TYPES.

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VEH

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VEHICLE FIRE- ANY SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE FROM A VEHICLE.

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VEHHM

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VEHICLE FIRE HAZMAT- ANY SIGN OR SMOKE OR FIRE FROM A VEH THAT IS POWERED BY NATUREAL GAS, PROPANE OR HYDROGEN

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WOS

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WORKING ON SYSTEM- NON DISPATCHABLE EVENT TYPE. THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN AN EVENT IS RECEIVED FROM SOMEONE WHO IS WORKING ON A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN A BUILDING.

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WRC

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WATER RESUCE EVENT- THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN A CALLER, ON SCENE, REPORTS PERSONS IN ANY APPARENT DANGER OR DISTRESS IN A BODY OF WATER. THIS PROTOCOL IS USED WHEN A VEHICLE IS SINKING IN A BODY OF WATER. THE BODIES OF WATER INCLUDE LAKES, RIVERS, SLOUGHS, CANALS, AND DAMS.

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WRI

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WATER RESCUE INVESTIGATION-THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN A CALLER, NOT ON SCENE, REPORTS PERSON IN ANY APPARENT DANGER OR DISTRESS IN A BODY OF WATER. NOTE- THIS EVENT TYPE IS ONLY WITHIN THE CITY OF CALGARY

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WRIC

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WATER RESCUE -COLD - THIS INCIDENT TYPE IS USED WHEN PERSONS IN A BODY OF WATER ARE NOT IN ANY APPARENT DANGER OR DISTRESS. THE ECO SHALL USE THE ANIMALC FOR ANY REPORTS OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF RETRIEVAL OR EXTRICATION FROM A BODY OF WATER.

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