In APCO 10-codes, 10-73 refers to "Smoke report."
This code is used by law enforcement and emergency services personnel to indicate that smoke has been observed in a specific area, which may signal a potential fire or other hazardous situation. The use of 10-73 facilitates clear communication about smoke sightings, helping responders assess the situation and take necessary actions.
For example, a communication might look like this:
- Dispatcher: "Unit 5, do you have a 10-73 in the downtown area?"
- Unit 5: "Yes, I see smoke coming from the alley behind the old warehouse, 10-73 confirmed."
Using 10-73 allows dispatchers and responders to quickly identify and address situations where smoke could pose a danger, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to investigate or mitigate the issue.