In APCO 10-codes, 10-71 refers to "Smoke report."
This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to indicate that there has been a report of smoke in a particular area, which may or may not be related to a fire. The 10-71 code helps dispatchers and responders communicate efficiently about potential fire hazards or situations that require investigation.
For example, a communication might occur as follows:
- Dispatcher: "We have a report of smoke in the area of Elm Street."
- Unit 5: "Copy that, dispatch. Investigating 10-71 at Elm and Oak."
Using 10-71 allows for quick identification of smoke-related incidents, ensuring that appropriate resources are deployed to assess and manage the situation.