Man sustains burns trying to put out truck fire

Heard on: IL Statewide Interop

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I have patient information for you when you're ready.

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This is information radio.

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Rochelle fire was.

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Called ALS upgrade to Papa Henry 22 is en route to Rochelle Airport with a 60-year-old male patient, conscious and alert.

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Patient was involved in a truck fire.

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He was trying to extinguish his own vehicle.

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Patient has 15 to 20% body surface area burns.

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First and 2nd degree burns to his back, some 1st degree burns to his face,

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singed hair all around his face.

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Currently, patient is again conscious and alert.

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Not complaining about anything at this time.

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The ambulance crew has administered 100 mg of fentanyl for pain control.

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No additional trauma noted.

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They are going to be arriving.

2026-11-08 14:31 UTC

Medical Emergency

Rochelle Municipal Airport - RPJ, 1201 E Gurler Rd, Rochelle, IL 61068

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report an advanced life support transport to Rochelle Airport for a 60-year-old man with burns after a truck fire. The patient is conscious and alert with burns to his back and face and has received medication for pain control.