Emergency codewords
Roy Smith
sale in a Gov. surplus shop!
It seems to be a corporate event of a satellite television company.
CODE WORDS
"MR ASH" - A small fire that does not require the Fire Brigade to be called
and can be dealt with by Security
"MR SANDS" - Large fire.
"MR CASE" - Suspect package (Inform Security Control directly, DO NOT USE
YOUR RADIO).
"MR WELLHARD" - Crowd disorder of any nature.
Regards,
Roy
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a fire, and there was a large painted board warning the Stage Manager to
clear the theatre but under no circumstances to use the word "fire" for
obvious reasons. (there was also a butter knife on a piece of string which
was to be used to cut a strap, releasing a counter balance to turn on the
sprinklers, very Heath Robinson).
James Davies
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Oh that can't be serious!
M. J. Powell
<james....@hertford.ox.ac.uk> writes
> When i worked backstage in a theatre one Summer, Sand was the codeword for
>a fire, and there was a large painted board warning the Stage Manager to
>clear the theatre but under no circumstances to use the word "fire" for
>obvious reasons. (there was also a butter knife on a piece of string which
>was to be used to cut a strap, releasing a counter balance to turn on the
>sprinklers, very Heath Robinson).
A butter-knife? The bluntest of all knives!
Mike
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Panther650
>>a fire,
And I once worked in a small Northern theatre [amateur of course] whose fire
precautions said and I quote "On discovering a fire shout fire"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stuart
> When i worked backstage in a theatre one Summer, Sand was the codeword for
> a fire,
Sands is used a lot, in theatres as Mr Sands and on the London
Underground and some Rail stations as 'Inspector Sands'.
The Inspector Sands message at Baker Street is normally tested at about
11:20 on Thursdays, used to make haste towards the exit until I realised
it was just a test
Edward Attwell
station the other week and kept
repeating itself for ages.
Understand thru a search on google thru previous enquirys that if it is not
reset within a certain time there is another
warning that calls the Fire Brigade and sounds the alarms.
Edward
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A code is a common number, word, or word phrase that has another,
prearranged meaning. It could represent another word, word phrase, or even
an entire sentence or paragraph. For example, "FLAG" could mean "Klingon
forces are advancing" and the word "DOG" could refer to the world of
Argelius. In this case, the two-word phrase "FLAG DOG" would mean "Klingon
forces are advancing to Argelius."
The advantage of a code is that it provides a harmless looking message
with an entirely different meaning to anyone who knows the code. An
infinite number of prearranged code words is possible, all of which are
equally difficult to break. The biggest disadvantage is that both the
sender and the receiver must have copies of the necessary code book, a
collection of phrases that explains the code words' true meanings. Of
course, each code is different, and so words or phrases would have different
meanings in different codes. Codes can be broken, but only after
painstaking efforts and when the code is used too often
Common Codes and Codewords
Star Fleet Command uses a number of different codes, codewords and
coding systems for communications and security. Some of the common
designations and codewords are listed below:
Common Subspace Radio Regulations
Regulation 46-A During Battle, no, uncoded messages are to be
transmitted on and open (monitored by the enemy) channel.
Regulation 710 Also called 710, this is a general warning, not to
approach sender (usually and outpost, planet, or starship) under any
circumstances
Regulation 998, Section 7 Circumstances related to the transmission of
a signal of distress that are violations of civil laws and/or Star Fleet
regulations, to be prosecuted under Federation law include:
1.. The transmission of a signal of distress that constitutes a
deliberate falsification of the condition of the distress
2.. The transmission of a signal of distress that would result,
directly or indirectly, in violation of Star Fleet regulations or civilian
laws
3.. The failure of Star Fleet personnel or resources to respond to a
legitimate signal of distress, pursuant to Regulation 998, Sections 1-5
4.. Falsely responding to a signal of distress when no signal of
distress was received.
Regulation 3121 Any person operating from a Star Fleet vessel or
installation of any kind must have access to functional subspace equipment.
Regulation 3194 Star Fleet Personnel may not send transmissions of a
personal nature via subspace radio while on duty.
Class A Security Subspace Transmission The highest possible for a
scrambled transmission. Priorities of less urgency include Class B, C, and
D security transmissions, all of which are scrambled.
Class A Security Prime Subspace Transmission A scrambled message that
requires the senior officer present to decode it in secrecy. The message
contents may not be shared with anyone and the senior officer present cannot
call the sender to confirm the message's contents.
Class 1 Subspace Transmission An encrypted message placing a starship
on red or yellow alert. Also known as a "Communications Priority 1", "Code
Factor 1", or Priority A-1 Distress" message, this message is so important
that it usually places an entire quadrant on defense alert. If the message
is "Code Blue 1-A", then the content is 'merely' extremely important. If
the message is Code Red 1-A, then the content is so serious that the entire
Federation may be affected. In practice, Red 1-A messages are used only to
notify Star Fleet personnel of the beginning of an interstellar war.
Class 2 Subspace Transmission This is a message of some importance and
demands a direct response. If the message is Code Blue Two, then the
content is urgent but not immediately imperative. If the message is Code
Red Two, then the content is extremely urgent and potentially
life-threatening. Warships of other major powers often send the latter type
of transmission to Federation vessels when making direct contact and vice
versa.
Class 3 Subspace Transmission These are routine messages. They may be
enciphered or encoded, but they will not be scrambled or encrypted.
Common Codewords
There are several hundred Star Fleet codewords used to describe
specific conditions. In addition, members of starship crews and
Intelligence Command agents create numerous passwords to validate their
identities. One of the most common involves the use of three-dimensional
chess moves as a sign/countersign. Every cadet who is familiar with 3d
chess knows there are literally millions of possible combination, any of
which might be a possible pre-arranged codeword.
One of the most common set of codewords, known and used by almost all
of Star Fleet Command personnel, uses the names of colors. Officially
designated SFC.CDL 412/223, this set is referred to informally, and
appropriately enough, as the Standardized Color Codelist. It is a low
SECLAR code, used mostly for convenience or in situations where speed and
some element of secrecy is needed. It is not designed to for relaying
technical information or details of a highly complex nature. Instead, it is
commonly used by landing parties (away teams) to convey certain conditions
regarding their status. All phrases are described in terms of the landing
part in contact with an orbiting starship. Twenty-five terms are included
in this Codelist given below.
Condition Amber An emergency situation may be developing. Have
transporter technicians and Security Officers on alert in all transporter
rooms and the hangar bay. Stand by.
Condition Black This code can be used for prearranging any specific
message that might be needed during a particular mission. The landing party
and senior officer decide what this message will mean, and change it before
every landing party assignment.
Condition Blue The landing party has suffered casualties (wounded or
killed). Have transporter technicians and Medical Officers on alert in all
transporter rooms and the hangar bay. Stand by.
Condition Bronze Everything is going well, and the landing party plans
on making another routine contact at the next scheduled check-in.
Condition Brown This is an emergency. Beam up (or have shuttle pick
up) the landing party at the communicator's current coordinates immediately.
Condition Copper The landing party will be out of communication for a
short time. Contact the landing party at the next scheduled check-in.
Condition Crimson The starship should prepare for the possibility of
trouble, including combat situations. Take no offensive action unless fired
upon. Maintain all necessary defenses.
Condition Cyan An emergency situation may be developing. No one else
is allowed to beam down or land by shuttle under any conditions. Stand by.
Condition Gold The landing party has made contact with hostile life
forms. Beam everyone up and hold all non-landing party personnel in
transporter stasis until the party arrives. Dispatch Security Officers to
the transporter room.
Condition Green The landing party is in danger, but the starship crew
should not attempt a rescue. Take no direct, obvious action. General Order
Number 1 is in effect.
Condition Grey The landing party has been captured, and the starship's
crew should attempt a rescue. Use any amount of force, including bombarding
the planet with starship weapons fire.
Condition Indigo Do not make contact with the landing part under any
condition until further orders.
Condition Ivory The landing party has been captured, and the
starship's crew is free to attempt a rescue. Use the minimum amount of
force necessary. General Order Number 1 is not in effect in this situation.
Condition Magenta Stand by for a change in orders.
Condition Maroon There may be an intruder, imposter, or other
undesirable person or object aboard the starship. Go to General Quarters
Three (intruder alert).
Condition Mauve Abandon the landing party immediately. The starship
is to leave orbit and travel at maximum warp to its appropriate Field
Station or Star Base. All members of the landing party are to be considered
killed in action.
Condition Olive This world (installation, starship, or wherever the
landing party is) has been exposed to an extreme medical disaster. It is to
be quarantined, effective immediately. No other starships are to be allowed
into or out of the area. Use any degree of force necessary to maintain a
blockade. If necessary, request reinforcements from Star Fleet Command. No
one else is allowed to beam down or land by shuttle under any conditions.
Condition Orange This is an emergency. Beam up (or have a shuttle
pick up) the landing party at the prearranged coordinates. If no
coordinates were planned in advance, then beam up (or pick up) the landing
party at the coordinates where the landing party initially beamed down (or
landed).
Condition Pink An emergency situation may be developing. if the
landing party does not respond at the next scheduled check-in, begin surface
and orbital sensor search procedures. Search parties and shuttlecraft may
be used if circumstances permit.
Condition Red The starship should go to Red Alert. Raise shields, arm
weapons, and take all precautions to protect the starship. Leave orbit and
abandon the landing party. The landing party is considered expendable, the
starship is not.
Condition Silver The landing party has been captured and the
starship's crew is free to attempt a rescue. Use the minimum amount of
force necessary . General Order Number One is in effect in this situation.
Condition Tan The starship should warp out of range of surface-based
weapons or communications range (to roughly 250,000 kilometers) and remain
there. Return to orbit in time to make the next scheduled check-in.
Condition Violet Members of the landing party have become separated.
Beam up (or have a shuttle pick up) everyone at these coordinates right now,
and have search parties standing by in the transporter rooms and hangar bay.
Condition White The landing party has been captured, but no rescue
efforts are to be made. The starship is to leave orbit and travel at
maximum warp to its appropriate Field Station or Star Base. All members of
the landing party are to be considered killed in action.
Condition Yellow The starship should go to Yellow Alert. Raise
shields and take all defensive precautions. Leave orbit and abandon the
landing party if necessary. Make contact at the next scheduled check-in.
Subspace Codes
The subspace codes used by Star Fleet vessels as of 2/2306 are listed
below. Normally, individual code-books are recorded on computer data carts
and given out as needed to starship Security Chiefs or Intelligence field
agents. All starships do not carry codes. At this time, all codes included
here are believed secure from enemy decoding and evaluation. Additional
bulletins regarding recently broken codes and substitutes may appear at any
time.
a.. Klingon Border: Code Gamma, Code Epsilon
b.. Romulan Border: Code Three, Code Four, Code Six
c.. Gorn Border: Code Alif, Code Bay
d.. Tholian Border: Code Aleph, Code Beth, Code Gimel, Code Daleth
e.. Triangle Region: Code Three, Code Epsilon
f.. Federation Space: Any of the above
Sending a coded subspace transmission is simply a matter of inserting
the appropriate computer data cart in the the communications console,
preparing the message, and transmitting it. Receiving a coded subspace
transmission works the same way, and the first piece of data from any
message usually reveals the correct code to use. If necessary, several
codes may be checked through trial and error.
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http://www.ukresilience.info/contingencies/business/exercise_planners_guide.
htm#codewords
Ron Shiel
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zxarse
<r...@rshiel.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>The Sender wishes to remain anonymous !
>
>A code is a common number, word, or word phrase that has another,
>prearranged meaning. It could represent another word, word phrase, or even
>an entire sentence or paragraph. For example, "FLAG" could mean "Klingon
>forces are advancing" and the word "DOG" could refer to the world of
>Argelius. In this case, the two-word phrase "FLAG DOG" would mean "Klingon
>forces are advancing to Argelius."
> <big snip>
> f.. Federation Space: Any of the above
> Sending a coded subspace transmission is simply a matter of inserting
>the appropriate computer data cart in the the communications console,
>preparing the message, and transmitting it. Receiving a coded subspace
>transmission works the same way, and the first piece of data from any
>message usually reveals the correct code to use. If necessary, several
>codes may be checked through trial and error.
>
>
>No good pubs in your neck of the woods then!
zxarse
"If it ain't broke, you ain't played with it enough"
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I was in a UK military establishment many years ago (I won't say which one)
and a fire notice said something similar about shouting fire.
The notice had a large and prominent stamp saying AFAIK 'Security
Classification - Restricted'. I supposed you had to shout quietly.
GB
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To quote from someone I know:-
"2222 is the number all personnel should call in any emergency from
chip pan fire to aircraft crash (although the latter have a tendency
to be self announcing)"
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//PJML//
Steve Walker
> To quote from someone I know:-
>
> "2222 is the number all personnel should call in any emergency from
> chip pan fire to aircraft crash (although the latter have a tendency
> to be self announcing)"
ROFLMAO!
ukmonitor
What about the number codes used over the PA in supermarkets ?
See also http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa081600b.htm
So look out for MR Faded Giant........
UKM
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The Hills
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> Heard the "Mr Sands" please call the control room at Victoria British Rail
> station the other week and kept
> repeating itself for ages.
>
> Understand thru a search on google thru previous enquirys that if it is
not
> reset within a certain time there is another
> warning that calls the Fire Brigade and sounds the alarms.
>
I used to work for BT a while ago in their sales office. We used to have a
code word from the local police for stuff that was to be done "yesterday"
mainly used when they wanted comms for a murder enquiry. The police rang the
operator gave the code word and "things happened" at any time of day. It
worked as well, fastest way to get a phone line installed I know.
Occasionally they'd ring during the day and get the sales staff to arrange
stuff.
Forgotten what the word was mind you!
Regards,
Sarah Hill
PS. My dad also worked for BT (in Birmingham), his ID card said "tunnel
trained" I must get him to tell me more about that..............
Frank Erskine
<the.nos...@zetnet.co.uk> writes
>
>I used to work for BT a while ago in their sales office. We used to have a
>code word from the local police for stuff that was to be done "yesterday"
>mainly used when they wanted comms for a murder enquiry. The police rang the
>operator gave the code word and "things happened" at any time of day. It
>worked as well, fastest way to get a phone line installed I know.
>Occasionally they'd ring during the day and get the sales staff to arrange
>stuff.
>
>Forgotten what the word was mind you!
>
--
Frank Erskine
john-locke
the region I live in, the Inspector Sands announcements cover ALL London
stns, tube & rail - however, Insp Sands might be asked to report to the Stn
Managers office in a specified time, can be worked out that the public might
be asked to consider leaving said stn in the near future. The main reason
that it is announced to staff, is to allow them to disarm alarmed emergency
exits, without drawing too much public attention to this fact that something
serious is going down. They are then obliged to ensure that the public are
unable to enter the danger area or find themselves in dead end spaces, when
they (joe public) thought it lead to an exit.
Tip for all stn users in London, try the side exits first, less congestion &
usually straight forward escape route, although you might need to use a lot
of stairs in the tube routes!
John Locke.
SDH
> chip pan fire to aircraft crash (although the latter have a tendency
> to be self announcing)"
We have to call 2222 at the place I work (non-military/ government company)
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Nick Pedley
"SDH" <N...@Email.Address> wrote in message
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> > "2222 is the number all personnel should call in any emergency from
> > chip pan fire to aircraft crash (although the latter have a tendency
> > to be self announcing)"
>
> We have to call 2222 at the place I work (non-military/ government
company)
>
my NHS Trust has it's own code i.e. one site is 5222 and another is 7222,
but as our Fire Safety trainer said, 2222 is standard and will get put
straight through to the central security desk. There, it has it's own
special phone that gets answered at once....
Nick
Dazzer
"Stuart" <stu...@scaryREMOVE.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
>
> Sands is used a lot, in theatres as Mr Sands and on the London
> Underground and some Rail stations as 'Inspector Sands'.
>
> The Inspector Sands message at Baker Street is normally tested at about
> 11:20 on Thursdays, used to make haste towards the exit until I realised
> it was just a test
>
is it just me that wonders if this started life as 'Inspector's hands' to
wherever .... to deal with the fire ?? .. .hmm .. maybe not
Joseph yeardly
the emergency code is
"would PC ERRIS please report to....." followed by a location
info from stweard company at football
Roy Smith
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> These are great anyone have any more.
>
> What about the number codes used over the PA in supermarkets ?
>
> See also http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa081600b.htm
>
> So look out for MR Faded Giant........
>
> UKM
>
When I worked for Worcester Controls in Sussex it was a jolly wheeze to get
the new receptionists to put a Tannoy call out for "Mike Hunt to come to
reception"
Sorry ..... very juvenile but it was an engineering company!
Regards,
Roy
Bill
<lupin....@virgin.net> writes
>
>
>When I worked for Worcester Controls in Sussex it was a jolly wheeze to get
>the new receptionists to put a Tannoy call out for "Mike Hunt to come to
>reception"
>Sorry ..... very juvenile but it was an engineering company!
The one that I remember best was at Pye Telecom in Cambridge when the
poor girl on the switch board was conned into asking "John Thomas to
return to the small tool store"
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-- Bill
john-locke
"Bill" <bi...@birchnet.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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I still remember attending an electronics & optical show in Earls Court,
when we heard a PA call for Mr Hoo Flun Dung of the Tawianese Electronic
Enterprise Board to be report the the overseas visitors reception. However,
the stand two down from ours was staffed with plenty of Taiwanese Export
agents, who claimed that no such organisation existed & that it most
certainly was not a Chinese name! (we remained diplomatically silent &
remarkably straight faced in front of our overseas guests). We cannot let
the nationality down, with the famous stiff upper lip you see, chaps!
John Locke
Dave Liquorice
> The one that I remember best was at Pye Telecom in Cambridge when
> the poor girl on the switch board was conned into asking "John
> Thomas to return to the small tool store"
Or at a well know national broadcasters training school, where they
used the format "Telephone call for <first name> <last name> Mr
<initial> <last name>", the times that Peter Niss got phone calls was
rather high.
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Dave. Remove "spam" for valid email.
Leigh
> I came across this procedure carelessly left in the pocket of a jacket
> for sale in a Gov. surplus shop!
"MR RON" - Alien Invasion immenent?
Chris Hall
answered 'though!
Chris.
(how many floors?)
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...would that be without further ado Ron?
Chris.
Andrew W Young
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>
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>> I came across this procedure carelessly left in the pocket of a jacket for
>> sale in a Gov. surplus shop!
>>
>>
>> CODE WORDS
>>
>>
>
>Oh that can't be serious!
It is -- I've heard "Would Inspector Sands please report to the west end
of Platform Nine immediately" at Paddington station, several times --
presumably testing the system.
Also heard similar at Great Portland Street on the tube.
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http://www.tylehurst.demon.co.uk/
Stuart
> is it just me that wonders if this started life as 'Inspector's hands' to
> wherever .... to deal with the fire ?? .. .hmm .. maybe not
Always assumed it was Sand as in sand bucket used to put out a fire
Stuart
> As someone that might be developing close links with a major rail company in
> the region I live in, the Inspector Sands announcements cover ALL London
> stns, tube & rail - however, Insp Sands might be asked to report to the Stn
> Managers office in a specified time, can be worked out that the public might
> be asked to consider leaving said stn in the near future. The main reason
> that it is announced to staff, is to allow them to disarm alarmed emergency
> exits, without drawing too much public attention to this fact that something
> serious is going down.
No, the main reason is for the staff to ascertain that there is a fire
or other emergency. Like all alarm systems, there are false alerts.
When you hear the announcement an alarm has been triggered (either a
'break Glass' or a sensor). They will then investigate to see if it is a
real problem or a false alarm. after a few minutes if there has been no
cancellation of the alert the evacuation alarm/messages start.
It saves evacuatingthe station and causing chaos for every single minor
problem
Steve Moore
A do Ron? Ron? Ron?
Joan Mercer
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> The Sender wishes to remain anonymous !
>
[snip]
> Common Codes and Codewords
> Star Fleet Command uses a number of different codes, codewords
> and
> coding systems for communications and security. Some of the common
> designations and codewords are listed below:
> Common Subspace Radio Regulations
> Regulation 46-A During Battle, no, uncoded messages are to be
> transmitted on and open (monitored by the enemy) channel.
Space Corps Directive #34124:
No officer with false teeth should attempt oral sex in zero gravity.
(Sorry, I know it's completely OT, but I just couldn't resist!)
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>
> No officer with false teeth should attempt oral sex in zero gravity.
Cool, another Red Dwarf fan.
Paul
Alan Woodcock
we were told like if a tannoy went out for Mr. Lewis ( you guessed it
was Lewis's ) that was the prompt for a security officer to ring the
switchboard. All other allerts were done by music on the Tannoy. This
covered Fire Alerts, Bomb Alerts etc.. The alert was cancelled by the
piece of music Blaze Away. The store had it's own fire team and
practiced every month. Most of the Fire Team had a pager and the floor
and location came up on the pagers automatically. One of the team was
a cleaner in the store and he did not have access to a pager so he had
to go to reception and look at the board. This certain day the fire
captain was doing a drill on a certain level and he used to release a
fire point and time them getting there. This day he walked past Bob
and in full view of Bob he triggerd the alarm. Bob ran past him and
then down 3 flights of stairs to find out where the fire was then back
up to where he was in the first place.
jon five
All these are much better than what i have to do at work, which is
getting up early to be at work for 6, when i get to run around the
building like a loony making sure all the bells are ringing, before
starting up the FO generators up on the roof.
mind you, if we had a tannoy system (or whatever) it would soon be
abused. lol.
regards,
jon five.
Martin Sylvester
> Always assumed it was Sand as in sand bucket used to put out a fire
I'm sure you're right. The format in one place I worked was "Your attention,
please. Mr [codeword] is required at [location]. Mr [codeword] is required
at [location]." I'm confident they'd been using "Sands" as the codeword for
fire since the days when sand buckets on hooks graced every fire point.
Martin.
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