Accidental medical alert from resident with Alzheimer's, Pawtucket RI
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Medical EmergencyA medical alert was activated at Slater Hill Apartments near George Street. Responders found it was an accidental activation by an elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease, who pressed the emergency button by mistake. The resident was safe at home with family.
Audio|Heard on: Pawtucket Fire Channels 1 and 2
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02:23
Transcript:
00:00
We're asking one engine two or so long.
00:02
Slater Hill apartment,
00:03
near George Street.
00:05
We'll ask you one engine two, respond near George Street.
00:14
We'll ask you one engine two, respond near George Street.
00:20
The Slater Hill Apartments, Apartment 13.
00:22
Pee for a lifeline activation.
00:27
After we rescue 1 in engine 2 to near George Street, Slater Hill Apartments.
00:33
Unit number 13, before Lifeline activation, be advised from Lifeline.
00:38
The GPS is putting the patient in the area of near George Street.
00:45
They make both locations checked.
00:49
Park Place is across the street.
00:51
We will attempt to make contact with the patient at 1553.
01:02
Rescue 1.
01:05
585, rescue 1.
01:09
Rescue 3 in line of 1, a storm, rescue 3 in line of 1.
01:14
Gateway, 658 main.
01:18
588. Edge 2 on 08-10, George.
01:34
Rescue 3 in line of 1 respond to Gateway at 658 Main Street.
01:38
It's going to be inside.
01:39
It's going to be for a 28-year-old female feeling suicidal.
01:44
Rescue 3 and Lita 1.
01:46
The Gateway residence at 658 Main Street.
01:49
It's going to be inside.
01:50
The 28-year-old female feeling suicidal,
01:54
non-violent at this time.
01:56
Time out 1555.
02:00
I'm in the rest of the one engine two.
02:01
I made contact with the family member.
02:04
That party has Alzheimer's.
02:06
He accidentally pressed the button.
02:08
He's in his apartment now, eating dinner with the family.
02:11
I know what your pleasure is if you want to verify if you want to go in service.
02:15
Is there a family member on scene? That's how you're in?
02:19
Yeah, that's a friend.
02:20
If I talked at the door.
02:23
In service.
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Location mentioned:
George St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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