Man injured after fall from roof in Belington, Belington WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call near Cloudview Road in Belington. A 56-year-old man fell more than 10 feet while cleaning a chimney and suffered a broken leg. Rescue crews from Station 2 and EMS were dispatched, and a landing zone was prepared near the Talbot intersection.
Audio|Heard on: Barbour WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:55
Transcript:
00:00
Station to stand up or down.
00:02
Some victim will fall over 10 ft.
00:18
Station two, respond to near Cloudview Road.
00:22
I am thinking of a fall over 10 ft.
00:26
Confirmed injury, broken leg.
00:28
First on page (number withheld).
00:31
Station.
00:34
Station 2, Barbour, any access problems?
00:38
I don't believe so.
00:41
Ten four.
00:43
(name withheld) is in route.
00:45
Responding at (number withheld), responding to near Cloudview Road on 56-year-old male, victim of fall over 10 feet.
00:54
Caller advised the male subject was cleaning the chimney.
00:57
Had fallen, shattering one leg.
01:01
Unsure of other injuries at this time.
01:04
That's copy.
01:07
Rescue 2 is responding.
01:11
Rescue 2 responding as (number withheld).
01:15
Rescue 2, near Cloudview Road will be just before you make it to Deerbrook Lane on the right-hand side.
01:23
That's copy.
01:25
Patient, if you need help in that.
01:28
Ten four.
01:30
EMS has not requested yet.
01:34
If they end up wanting help, then we'll use Talbot intersection for LZ.
01:42
For all station units, station two units, some just received.
01:46
He is advising that his driveway is familiar.
01:51
Twenty-seven copy.
01:54
That received.
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Location mentioned:
Cloudview Rd, Belington, WV 26250
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