Elderly man treated for breathing difficulty in Petersburg, Petersburg VA
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Medical EmergencyEmergency responders treated an 85-year-old man having difficulty breathing near South Union Street and West Washington in Petersburg. Medic 12 experienced a mechanical problem on scene, so Medic 13 was dispatched to assist and the patient was transported.
Audio|Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue
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02:49
Transcript:
00:00
I'm getting ready to dispatch a call there now.
00:02
I just received a 911 of it.
00:06
Thank you.
00:15
Medical unit respond to South Union Street at West Washington, 85-year-old male having difficulty breathing.
00:24
Zero, nine, ten hours.
00:38
I copy medical unit.
00:40
You responded to South Union Street at West Washington for an 85-year-old male having difficulty breathing.
00:49
The last was going to be (number withheld) and (number withheld) hours.
01:02
Medic 12 to Engine 2.
01:04
You can cancel.
01:05
Patient found outside.
01:06
We've got patient contact.
01:07
10-4.
01:13
Engine 2 copies, please.
01:15
Are you directed?
01:17
You direct.
01:20
See this word.
01:22
You show a medical unit on scene.
01:23
Also, can you dispatch another medic? My truck can be out of service for mechanical?
01:28
I'm trying to.
01:38
Medic 13, Medic 13.
01:39
Respond to South Union Street at West Washington.
01:44
To assist Medic 12 who's on scene with a mechanical problem.
01:48
We've got an 85-year-old male having difficulty breathing.
01:53
0,9, 15 hours.
01:59
Goodsburg, Medic 13 en route.
02:04
I'll copy my 13 out to South Union Street at West Washington.
02:09
That South Union at West Washington to assist medical team with mechanical difficulties.
02:15
They have an 85-year-old male with difficulty breathing.
02:19
0,9, 16 hours.
02:26
The computer is very fine with Forest Transport and one south side.
02:35
5amines for which transport in the south side, 0917 now.
02:42
It is working on scene.
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Location mentioned:
W Washington St & S Union St, Petersburg, VA 23803
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