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Man with breathing difficulty needs hospital transport, Mason City IA
A male patient in a parking lot near North Delaware was having difficulty breathing and requested hospital transport. Additional rescue manpower was requested due to the patient's large size and narrow stairway access.
Audio|Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
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03:9
Transcript:
00:00
This is a medical call, medical call.
00:03
It's going to be near North Delaware in the parking lot.
00:08
Again, near North Delaware in the parking lot.
00:11
For a male subject who is conscious and breathing, having a hard time getting over a cold flu, would like to be transferred to the hospital.
00:18
Again, it's going to be near North Delaware.
00:20
Tatters now 1625.
00:27
Dispatch sent forth 1727.
00:31
217.
00:33
In route, near North Delaware.
00:38
1626. Second page to Northwood Fire and ask for more physical manpower.
00:46
So it's 250 pounds in the stairs are very narrow, and I don't think we'll be able to use the wheelchair.
00:55
Time for I'll do another page, 1627.
01:03
389, be advised.
01:04
9810 is going to add your way as well.
01:07
Copy, thank you.
01:17
Attention Northwood Rescue, Northwood Rescue, references medical at 1047 Street North.
01:23
Deputy on City is requesting more manpower because subject is 250 pounds, narrow stairway.
01:29
They need help with the unsure if they make the stair care.
01:33
Again, Northwood Rescue are needed at 104 7th Street North.
01:37
Deputy on Steam is requesting more manpower per Northwood ambulance,
01:41
referencing subject being 250 pounds.
01:43
Unshare building.
01:44
Derek Chair, Fort County Clare, 1628.
01:47
The county council support.
01:57
Mr. Cairks, then.
02:01
1629.
02:07
2417. 2417.
02:11
2417.
02:13
Mr. Miller, Ohio, Clarendt,
02:16
1630.
02:23
20-10 on scene?
02:26
On seeing, 1630.
02:32
Cedar Falls, C.
02:34
3776. 10.42.
02:37
We'll see 376, 1631.
02:48
Attention, Northwood Rescue.
02:50
Northwood Rescue.
02:51
Second page for more manpower at 104, Southern Street North.
02:54
104.7 Street North, Northwood.
02:57
Personnel on scene requesting more manpower for the patient.
03:01
Again, Northwood Rescue, you were nearer at 104, 7th Street, North.
03:05
Personnel on scene requesting more manpower for the patient.
03:08
Where is heading clear? 1630s.
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Location mentioned:
N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
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