FiveM CAD System Status Codes: Complete Guide to 10-Codes for Unit Management
Complete guide to status codes and 10-codes in FiveM CAD systems. Learn how 10-8, 10-7, 10-6, 10-97, 10-23, 10-19, and 10-42 codes manage unit availability across police, EMS, and fire MDTs in CDE CAD.
Understanding Status Codes in FiveM CAD
Status codes - commonly called 10-codes - are how officers, EMS personnel, and fire units communicate their availability and current activity to dispatch and to each other. In a real police department, radio codes let dispatchers know at a glance whether a unit can take a call, is already handling something, or has gone off duty. CDE CAD brings this same system into FiveM roleplay. Every MDT panel - Police, EMS, and Fire - uses a shared set of status codes. The dispatch dashboard aggregates all of these statuses into a single real-time view. When a unit changes their status on their MDT, that change instantly appears on the dispatch board, on other MDTs, and across the entire system. This is not a nice-to-have feature. It is the foundation that makes coordinated dispatch possible.
Standard Status Codes Used in CDE CAD
This is the most common cycle. Units go available, get assigned a call, travel to the scene, work the scene, then clear and return to available status. EMS and Fire units may add a 10-19 (RTB) step between clearing the scene and going back to 10-8.
Status Codes Across Different MDTs
The dispatch dashboard uses consistent color coding across all departments. Dispatchers can instantly identify unit availability at a glance without reading text labels:
Shift Management with Status Codes
Status codes are not just about moment-to-moment availability. They also drive the entire shift management lifecycle in CDE CAD. From the moment a unit begins their shift to the moment they end it, status codes track their journey through the system. The Begin Shift and End Shift functions are tied directly to specific 10-codes, creating a clean on/off duty workflow that keeps the dispatch board accurate and the roster current.
Real-Time Status Updates via WebSocket
Status codes are only useful if everyone sees the same information at the same time. CDE CAD uses WebSocket connections (via Socket.IO with WebSocket transport) to broadcast every status change instantly to all connected clients. When an officer sets 10-97 Enroute on their MDT, the dispatch dashboard updates immediately. Other officers see the change on their MDTs. Supervisors see it on their panel. There is zero delay and zero need for manual refresh. This real-time architecture is what makes CDE CAD feel like a live operations center rather than a static web page.
Best Practices for Status Code Usage
Having the right status codes in your CAD is only half the equation. The other half is making sure your units actually use them correctly and consistently. These best practices come from real FiveM server operations and will help your team get the most out of the status system:
Get CDE CAD with Real-Time Unit Status Management
CDE CAD includes a complete status code system built into every MDT - Police, EMS, and Fire. Real-time WebSocket updates, color-coded dispatch boards, TTS announcements, drag-and-drop unit assignment, and full shift management from Begin Shift to End of Watch. Give your dispatchers and units the tools they need to coordinate like a real operations center.