Which dispatch code corresponds to a vehicle accident with jaws?

• A. FVAJ
• B. FVEH
• C. FVNS
• D. FWAC

Answer: (A)

In dispatch coding, each part of the code adds a specific detail about the incident. For a vehicle accident that requires the Jaws of Life, the sequence uses V for vehicle and A for accident, with J indicating Jaws. The leading F signals a Fire department response. Put together, Fire – Vehicle – Accident – Jaws precisely describes a vehicle crash where Jaws extrication tools are needed. The Jaws element is what distinguishes this code from others that describe different equipment needs or no Jaws at all, making it the best fit for “vehicle accident with jaws.”