Man threatens to jump near Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to Boulevard of the Allies near Duquesne University for a man reportedly threatening to jump from a railing. Police, EMS, and rescue teams were dispatched. River rescue was later canceled after the situation was assessed.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh EMS Dispatch - Channel 1
Listen to dispatch call
02:45
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch to 503.
00:09
Unit 503.
00:16
Have a cop put in a site detail.
00:21
It's on Boulevard of the Allies, right underneath the Duquesne University pedestrian overpass eastbound.
00:27
It looks like someone is threatening to jump off the railing there.
00:33
I'm recommending a medic, a rescue supervisor, the dock and river rescue.
00:46
Dispatch unit 503.
00:50
Unit 503?
00:53
Yeah,
00:54
Just off the top of my head.
00:56
That sounds like that's overlaying, isn't it?
01:00
Yeah, that's affirmative.
01:04
Hello.
01:06
We can cancel the river rescue.
01:09
All other resources, go ahead and start them that direction until we get a public safety unit on scene to confirm.
01:15
Obviously you have law enforcement en route today?
01:20
That's affirmative.
01:28
502.
01:32
Hey, it's Medic 14, Rescue 1,
01:36
502 and MD 550.
01:44
Rescue 1.
01:47
Unit 502.
01:54
It's going to be E2 and 14th area with police, A and fire.
01:58
The Boulevard of the Allies headed outbound towards Monroeville right underneath the Duquesne University pedestrian overpass.
02:06
It's for a man that's threatening to jump off the Boulevard of the Allies.
02:15
14 from south.
02:21
Dispatch unit 503.
02:26
Unit 503.
02:28
Yeah, that mapping is quite confusing.
02:32
Go in council with Rescue 1, utilize Rescue 2, Council 502.
02:37
You can show me en route to the detail.
02:41
At your scene, Rescue 1, you can stand down.
02:44
Dispatch Rescue 2.
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Location mentioned:
Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
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