Man experiences breathing issues in gas station, Troutville VA


Emergency responders attended a middle-aged man at a gas station near Lee Highway in Troutville. The man was experiencing breathing difficulties and an altered level of consciousness. He was conscious but had shallow breathing and felt faint. No color changes were noted and there was no information on lung disease history.
Audio|Source: Botetourt Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic 7, County 12, hot response,
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the one-nine gas station, near Lee Highway, Troutville, breathing problems, altered LOC, tack three.
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Repeating Medics 7, County 12, hot response, 1-9 gas station, near Lee Highway, Troutville, breathing problems with altered LOC,
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TAC 3[1], 1156.
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BOTOMAYOR.
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BOTAWIRE, Medi-7 is in Route 19.
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Medi-7 responding, TAC 3[1], 1157.
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Responding, TAC 3[1]1157.
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Medic 7, County 12, you're responding to the 1-9-52-year-old male conscious and breathing.
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Employee advised he's not feeling well, having shallow breathing, and feels like he's going to pass out,
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having some altered LOC,
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not changing color at this time.
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Unknown if he has a history of lung problems,
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no further.
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They are going to be inside the store.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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TAC 3: Operate on Tactical Channel 3 (assigned radio operations channel)
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Location mentioned:
Near Lee Hwy, Troutville, VA 24175
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