Medical emergency after furnace issue at Amherst home, Amherst NH
Emergency services responded to a medical call at a home near Douglas Dr in Amherst involving an 81-year-old man having difficulty breathing. Hazards were checked and found negative, but a problem with the furnace in the basement was identified and shut down. Two patients were evaluated and the home is being assessed for safety.
Audio|Source: Amherst Police and Fire
04:19
Transcript:
00:00
We got negative readings on first floor, second floor investigating a burners problem in the basement. Two patients being evaluated by EMS with time place was under control.
00:11
Was there a pre-cone for a nature's one?
00:16
A firmative.
00:18
It's going to be Delta level 12 North Hollywood.
00:22
12 Douglas.
00:30
Okay, receipts, O-4 is on the way to that call.
00:38
Let's receive.
00:54
Tonus for Amos Fire Rescue on an additional medical call.
00:58
Number 12, Douglas,
01:00
very delta level, 81-year-old male's difficulty breathing.
01:04
That's the H.
01:06
Again, Amherst Fire Rescue on an additional medical call.
01:11
Number 12 at Douglas Drive,
01:13
4-8-Delta level, 81-year-old now.
01:16
Difficulty breathing,
01:18
Dougtops PHS.
01:20
Time of the tone,
01:22
225.
01:28
Okay, Amherst O'4, I'll be in Route 12, Douglas.
01:36
O4, you're going direct?
01:40
Affirmative from North Hollis.
01:45
24, going direct.
01:47
225.
01:50
Amos, a medic one. Medical one.
02:00
You can show me I'm responding from North Pollard Road.
02:10
Medic 1, you're responding.
02:15
225.
02:28
A1, you're clear at North Hollis responding to 12 Douglas.
02:35
226.
02:38
Amherst O'4, I'll be eligible, Douglas.
02:44
O4, you're unseen, 228.
02:53
Amherst, a medic one.
02:58
Medical one.
03:09
Medical 1, you're on scene.
03:12
2.29.
03:18
A1, A1,
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you're on scene.
03:26
2.30.
03:32
A1, you're on team.
03:35
2nd.
03:40
Rishi.
03:45
No false road. Command Amars.
03:54
Answering 810.
04:00
Airframe command from North Hollis, command's going to be terminated.
04:04
Swiftediles again, Engine 5's crew with their meter, still negative on the readings. The furnace has been shut down, that was the problem area,
04:12
and the resident's going to be calling service in the morning.
04:17
C4, Engine 5 are now cleared in service.
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Location mentioned:
Near Douglas Dr, Amherst, NH 03031
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