Cataldo and Atlantic EMS
Frequencies
Signal Codes
Cataldo uses mostly number codes to signify different statuses, such as to and from a call.
Priority 1 Critical Emergency
Priority 2 Regular Emergency
Priority 3 Transfer/Non emergency
Signal 1 On the road/on the air
Signal 2 At scene
Signal 3 Enroute med facility (transporting)
Signal 4 Arriving at med facility
Signal 5 Still at the facility but available if needed
Signal 6 Clear/available for next call
Signal 7 Accident involving company vehicle
Signal 8 Contact Dispatch or specified person/location
Signal 9 Enroute to next call
Signal 10 Violent PT on board
The next ones arent used very often if at all
Signal 11 Other EMS service on scene
Signal 12 VIP on board
Signal 13 Clear ASAP
Signal 14 Attempt Lunch
Signal 15 Coffee
Signal 16 Vehicle OOS
Signal 17 Problem
Signal 18 Need Police
Signal 19 Urgent Radio Traffic
Facility Codes
Numbers are also used to signify different facilities. Here are the most used.
7 - BMC Harrison Ave 11 - Cambridge Hospital 22 - BMC East Newton 26 - Childrens Hospital 78 - Somerville Hospital 88 - Whidden Hospital 101 - Lawrence Memorial Hospital 136 - Melrose Wakefield Hospital 145- MGH Boston 153 - NEMC
| Channel | Frequency | PL Tone | Use |
| Cataldo 1 | 159.345 | DPL 263 | Ambulance Dispatch. |
| Cataldo 2 | 154.505 | DPL 263 | Misc Use |
| Cataldo 3 | 155.160 | DPL 047 | Talkaround |
| Cataldo 4 | 155.325 | PL 114.8 | Chair Car |
| Atlantic 1 | 151.910 | DPL 311 | Ambulance Dispatch |
| Atlantic 2 | 155.325 | PL 114.8 | Talkaround |
| Atlantic 3 | 155.160 | DPL 263 | Talkaround |
| Boston 1 | 152.3975 | DPL 263 | Ambulance Dispatch |
| Boston 2 | 151.730 | DPL 263 | Chair Car |
| Boston 3 | 155.160 | DPL 132 | Talkaround |
