NFIRS Coding - Lift Assist

Overview: Lift Assists are coded as incident type 554 - Assist Invalid.

‘Lift Assist’ Incident Coding

How do I code a lift assist call?

A request for a lift assist (e.g. to help somebody up, or back into bed) should be coded as 544 - Assist Invalid, which is part of the Service Call Group.

554 - Assist Invalid includes incidents where the invalid calls the FD for routine help, such as assisting a person in returning to bed or chair, with no transport or medical treatment given.

Incident Type: 544 - Assist Invalid (photo by 3DVisu)

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