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Fire crew assists person near Veracruz Drive, Birmingham AL

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Vera Cruz Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Veracruz Drive in Birmingham for a medical lift assist, helping move a person from home to a vehicle. The individual weighed about 230 pounds and requested a quiet approach. Nearby reports also mentioned a separate overturned vehicle and a two-car accident in the area.

Audio|Heard on: Jefferson AL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine (number withheld), near Veracruz Drive on a lift assist.
00:03
Engine (number withheld), near Veracruz Drive on a lift assist.
00:07
Cross streets Laverne Drive and Gary Street.
00:11
Battalion 20, Engine 1, Rescue 11 en route near Pennsylvania Parkway for overturned vehicle.
00:17
Passerby reports a vehicle overturned in the median near a fireworks store.
00:23
Two-car accident near Industrial Parkway and 3rd Avenue.
00:28
Engine five responding.
00:30
Engine five en route.
00:34
Unit 23 responding.
00:37
Unit 23 en route.
00:40
Engine five en route near Veracruz Drive on a lift assist.
00:45
Requires assistance for person from home to car.
00:49
Person weighs approximately 230 pounds.
00:51
Requesting a silent approach.
00:52
Cross streets Laverne Drive and Gary Street.

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Vera Cruz Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235

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