Emergency responders assist elderly man with breathing issues, Des Moines IA


Emergency responders were sent to help an elderly man who was struggling to breathe.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
Medics 6, Engine 2, near Logan Ave on breathing problems. Near Logan, Medics 6 Engine 2, Response 3[2] Channel 2[3], Timeout 748[1]. 6 engine 2, near Logan Avenue on breathing problems. You have an 82-year-old male having difficulty breathing, has a history of COPDs, uses inhaler with no release.
Medics 6, Engine 2, near Logan Ave on breathing problems. Near Logan, Medics 6 Engine 2, Response 3[2] Channel 2[3], Timeout 748[1]. 6 engine 2, near Logan Avenue on breathing problems. You have an 82-year-old male having difficulty breathing, has a history of COPDs, uses inhaler with no release.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Timeout 748: Dispatch Reference Number
[2]
Response 3: Medical Emergency Priority
[3]
Channel 2: Dispatch Channel
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Location mentioned:
Near Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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