Medical emergency reported near West Bristol St, Philadelphia PA


Radio dispatch of a medical emergency near West Bristol St in Philadelphia. A person was reported collapsing and units were sent for a code blue. Fire and medical teams including Engine 28, Squad 72, ES10, Medic 51, and Medic 18J responded from nearby locations to assist.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Fire Dispatch - North
01:26
Transcript:
Okay. Engine 28. He's falling out on location. Did you say this is a code for Engine 28? 17D, paramedic. Squad 72, ES10, Medic 51 responding. Respond to near West Bristol St for a code blue[1] to assist Medic 18J[2]. (name withheld), Medic 51. Responding from American in Huntington. Okay, it's a confirmed code. If I get anyone close, I'll put them on it. Thank you, 28.
Okay. Engine 28. He's falling out on location. Did you say this is a code for Engine 28? 17D, paramedic. Squad 72, ES10, Medic 51 responding. Respond to near West Bristol St for a code blue[1] to assist Medic 18J[2]. (name withheld), Medic 51. Responding from American in Huntington. Okay, it's a confirmed code. If I get anyone close, I'll put them on it. Thank you, 28.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
code blue: Cardiac or respiratory arrest (life-threatening medical emergency)
[2]
18J: Medic unit identifier for serious medical call
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Location mentioned:
Near W Bristol St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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