Which call type is associated with the code 32?

• A. Unknown Problem (Person Down)
• B. Traumatic Injuries (specific)
• C. Airway/ Arrest/ Choking (Unconscious)- Infant< 1 year
• D. Vehicle in Water

Answer: (A)

Code 32 is Unknown Problem (Person Down). This category is used when someone calls in reporting a person down but the exact problem isn’t clear yet, so the dispatcher must quickly gather essential details and begin a broad assessment. The goal is to determine responsiveness, breathing, and scene safety, and to start appropriate guidance or EMS activation while more information is obtained. The other call types describe more specific, identifiable situations—for example, known traumatic injuries, an unconscious infant with airway or arrest concerns, or a vehicle in water—each belonging to their own distinct coding path.