Elderly man treated for breathing difficulty in apartment, Decatur AL
Emergency responders were dispatched to near Spring Avenue Southwest, Apartment 2, for an 82-year-old man who was having difficulty breathing, felt cold, and was shaking. The man also had trouble speaking between breaths. Medic and fire units responded promptly to assist and transport the patient.
Audio|Source: Decatur and Morgan County Public Safety
03:28
Transcript:
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Engine 78 and Medic 227 need to interrupt for breathing problems, Delta.
00:03
Near Spring Avenue Southwest, Apartment 2 for an 82-year-old male, difficulty breathing, cold and shaking.
00:12
There's one thing around, route.
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Second five twenty-six.
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Five-26.
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Can I get an addition unit for transport?
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Two-six.
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Two-sixth century control.
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Two-16 control.
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Two-16.
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We're clear, C-1-5PD.
00:49
Two-16, close.
00:56
6-07.
01:01
Got your route.
01:05
Pendenton Rout responding for an 82-year-old male constant breathing. If you can't breathe, he's cold and shaking, does have difficulty speaking between breaths.
01:12
Pail color change. You'll be responding with Medic 2.27, TAC-4 is needed.
01:16
Near Spring Avenue Southwest, Apartment 2.
01:23
236, man, checking status.
01:26
Everything's 10-4[1], Central, just waiting on state.
01:30
10-4[1]. 10-4.
01:36
Probably 571.
01:38
571. I'll be out of that service unit in front of those sweet treats.
01:44
Double.
01:49
Probably 6-07.
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6-0-7. 6-0-7.
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5% C. C. C.L.
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C-7, go ahead.
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10-4[1].
02:14
Yes, ma'am, you get me a location of apartment, too. Do you have a building number? I don't see that on the notes.
02:22
Sam, but I'll have the call-taker calling back.
02:28
Zero three.
02:38
Kerouan.
02:39
Double.
02:45
Okay, they're not going.
02:50
Five for seven, eight, ten to one state.
02:53
I'm sorry, let out of my desk, Gordon.
02:54
I'm sorry, you had background. What was that?
03:00
5-7-1 beat 1026 apart for number 2 I'll try to see if you got any other charts speaking to the lady now.
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10 4 I'm now with him in front of males 5 sb yes with the awning I believe medic 27's on scene.
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10 4 good and shorts on scene 10 4.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received)
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Location mentioned:
Near Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601
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