ALS – Advanced Life Support; paramedic-level care.
AMA – Against Medical Advice
BLS – Basic Life Support; EMT-level care.
Code 2 – no lights or sirens
Code 3 – lights and sirens
Code 4 – no assistance required
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
DNR – Do-Not-Resuscitate order
ED – Emergency Department
EMD – Emergency Medical Dispatch
EMS – Emergency Medical Service
EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
EMT-P – Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Also simply known as paramedic or medic.
Engine company – pumping apparatus that carries water, hoses and ground ladders
MCI – Mass Casualty Incident
MPDS – Medical Priority Dispatch System
PCR – Prehospital Care Report or Patient Care Report
PD – Police Department
PSAP – Public Safety Answering Point
RP – Reporting Party
Truck company – Fire apparatus that carries aerial ladder and various tools, including the well-known Jaws of Life, but usually no water or hose. Also known as ladder company.
