Elderly man injured in fall after knee surgery, Jonesboro AR


Firefighters responded to a medical emergency where a 79-year-old man who recently had left knee surgery fell near East Stroud Street. He tore the staples and was bleeding. The caller applied pressure to the wound until help arrived.
Audio|Source: Jonesboro Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 4.301, East Stroud Street.
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301, East Stroud Street.
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Follow with injury.
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Respond on Fireground 1.
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Senior Fours and Ralph.
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Engine force and route dispatch.
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Engine 4 having out to near East Stroud Street for a fall of injury.
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79-year-old man had previous surgery on his left knee, advised he has now fallen and has torn the staples. The caller was advised to apply pressure to the wound until responders are on scene.
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Show Yanrod at 203.
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Engine 4 is on scene.
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Join one scene at 205.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Stroud St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
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