Helicopter landing at park canceled after diversion, Kankakee IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews prepared for a helicopter landing at Alpiner Park for a patient transfer from St. Mary's hospital. The landing was later canceled when the helicopter diverted to the Kentucky Airport.
Audio|Heard on: Kankakee IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:50
Transcript:
00:00
It's going to be for St. Mary's.
00:01
They are needing to land a helicopter in the field of Alpiner Park, and they were advised that they need to have flashlight checking out first to be suitable.
00:12
Ten four, thank you.
00:13
Did they give you an ETA on the helicopter?
00:17
They advised it'll be landing any moment.
00:21
Ten four, thank you.
00:23
Engine five.
00:27
Go ahead.
00:29
Reference your Alpiner Park.
00:31
Just spoke with Riverside Correction St. Mary's Security.
00:36
They dropped off their crew at their helipad.
00:40
They're going to wait at the Kentucky Airport, so you're no longer needed at Alpiner Park. Ten four, marked available.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Alpiner Park, 601-699 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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