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Elderly woman with chest pain needs emergency help, Galesburg IL
Emergency responders were called to assist an 88-year-old woman near Baird Avenue who had chest pain and trouble breathing. She took three nitroglycerin tablets without relief. Fire crews requested police assistance because the caller could not unlock the door for entry.
Audio|Heard on: Galesburg Police and EMS Dispatch
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01:57
Transcript:
00:00
Attention first responders for medics, medical needed, near Baird Avenue, 88-year-old female experiencing chest pains, difficulty breathing.
00:09
She has taken three nitroglycerin tablets, no relief, timeout in 950.
00:15
Headquarters, Gilbert, Fire 2 will respond.
00:18
Fire 2, acknowledgment.
00:29
6-7-4.
00:35
Clear traffic flow is fine.
00:38
Be in the area.
00:41
436 and 4.
00:43
2.00.
00:45
2-n-Roe.
00:48
3-104-N-R. Sorry, 2-104-N-R.
00:54
Okay.
01:03
Acknowledged. Fire 2 is on scene.
01:06
Fire 2-104 on scene.
01:07
Caller is advising she's unable to get to the door to unlock it.
01:10
Let me know if you need an officer.
01:14
If you can start rolling one this way, we'll advise.
01:17
Acknowledged.
01:23
If you get any more contact with her.
01:28
424 negative.
01:32
She's not answering her phone,
01:35
but she is in the residence.
01:38
Sorry, two copy, thank you.
01:45
3rd Avenue for an 80-year-old female with chest pain, difficulty breathing, fire on scene requesting an officer to head that way in case they need to make entry, caller advising the doors locked.
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Location mentioned:
Baird Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
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