When filling out a Calls for Service (CFS) record, if it was a medical-related call that you are filling out, you will be asked to indicate the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Code. See the table below for valid EMD Codes, Incident Types, and descriptions.
| Code | Chief Complaint / Incident Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdominal Pain / Problems | Includes abdominal or flank pain not caused by trauma. |
| 2 | Allergies / Stings / Bites | Allergic reactions or anaphylaxis from insects, food, drugs, etc. |
| 3 | Animal Bites / Attacks | Injuries caused by domestic or wild animals. |
| 4 | Assault / Sexual Assault | Physical assault or suspected sexual assault. May involve multiple injuries. |
| 5 | Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) | Back pain not caused by recent trauma or significant fall. |
| 6 | Breathing Problems | Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, asthma attack, etc. |
| 7 | Burns / Explosions | Thermal, chemical, or electrical burns; may include explosions or blasts. |
| 8 | Carbon Monoxide / Hazmat / Inhalation | Carbon monoxide exposure, inhalation of toxic substances, or hazardous materials. |
| 9 | Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest / Death | Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or obvious death conditions. |
| 10 | Chest Pain / Chest Discomfort | Non-traumatic chest pain, tightness, or discomfort (potential cardiac issues). |
| 11 | Choking | Airway obstruction by a foreign body or severe difficulty swallowing. |
| 12 | Convulsions / Seizures | Active seizure, postictal state, or repeated seizure activity. |
| 13 | Diabetic Problems | Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or other diabetes-related complications. |
| 14 | Drowning / Diving / SCUBA Accident | Near-drowning, drowning, or diving-related injuries (e.g., decompression sickness). |
| 15 | Electrocution / Lightning | Electrical shock injuries, lightning strikes. |
| 16 | Eye Problems / Injuries | Eye trauma, chemical exposure, vision loss, or pain. |
| 17 | Falls | Injuries from any fall (includes from standing, stairs, or significant heights). |
| 18 | Headache | Severe or abnormal headache, possibly migraine, excluding trauma. |
| 19 | Heart Problems / AICD | Heart-related problems (irregular heartbeat, pacemaker, defibrillator issues). |
| 20 | Heat / Cold Exposure | Hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. |
| 21 | Hemorrhage / Lacerations | Serious bleeding (internal or external), severe cuts, or wounds. |
| 22 | Inaccessible Incident / Entrapment | Confined space, structural collapse, or trapped patient scenarios. |
| 23 | Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) | Intentional or accidental overdose, poison ingestion, or chemical ingestion. |
| 24 | Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage | Labor, imminent delivery, complications (e.g., bleeding, miscarriage). |
| 25 | Psychiatric / Abnormal Behavior / Suicide Attempt | Crisis related to mental health or behaviors that pose a threat of self-harm. |
| 26 | Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) | General illness, fatigue, fever, or unclear symptoms without trauma. |
| 27 | Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma | Penetrating wounds from knives, firearms, or other objects. |
| 28 | Stroke (CVA) / Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | Possible stroke symptoms, including speech difficulty, facial droop, or weakness. |
| 29 | Traffic / Transportation Incidents | Vehicle crashes, bicycle or pedestrian collisions, train incidents, etc. |
| 30 | Traumatic Injuries (Specific) | Serious injuries from blunt or penetrating trauma (not covered by other categories). |
| 31 | Unconscious / Fainting (Near) / Syncope | Patient found unconscious, fainted, or nearly fainted. |
| 32 | Unknown Problem (Person Down) | Unknown circumstances; person found unresponsive or “down” without details. |
| 33 | Transfer / Interfacility / Palliative Care | Medical transports between facilities, hospice, palliative care, or special care transfers. |