In APCO 10-codes, 10-72 refers to "Report of a fire."
This code is utilized by law enforcement and emergency services personnel to indicate that there has been a report of a fire in a specific location. The use of 10-72 helps ensure effective communication among responders and dispatchers regarding potential fire emergencies that may require immediate attention.
For example, a typical communication might occur as follows:
- Dispatcher: "We have a report of a fire at 123 Main Street, 10-72."
- Unit 3: "Copy that, dispatch. Responding to 10-72 at 123 Main."
Using 10-72 allows for quick identification of fire-related incidents, enabling appropriate resources to be dispatched swiftly to handle the situation.