When 10-33 is broadcast, what is the proper action for responding units?

When 10-33 is broadcast, what is the proper action for responding units?

• A. Proceed with routine traffic.
• B. Hold transmissions until cleared.
• C. Acknowledge the message.
• D. Emergency traffic; all units respond and air time is limited.

Answer: (D)

When 10-33 is broadcast, it signals emergency traffic. That means there’s a high-priority incident and radio time is limited. Responding units should stop routine chatter, switch to emergency mode, and head to the scene as directed—keeping transmissions brief and only to convey essential updates. The channel needs to be clear for urgent information, so all units must respond promptly and avoid nonessential transmissions. Acknowledging the alert is good practice, but the core action is to mobilize immediately under emergency traffic conditions.

When 10-33 is broadcast, it signals emergency traffic. That means there’s a high-priority incident and radio time is limited. Responding units should stop routine chatter, switch to emergency mode, and head to the scene as directed—keeping transmissions brief and only to convey essential updates. The channel needs to be clear for urgent information, so all units must respond promptly and avoid nonessential transmissions. Acknowledging the alert is good practice, but the core action is to mobilize immediately under emergency traffic conditions.