Elderly man found after locked-door fall in Amherst, Amherst VA
An elderly man was found fallen inside a locked home near South Main Street, prompting emergency crews to perform a through-the-lock entry and provide medical aid.
Audio|Source: Amherst County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Region 1, EMS, Amherst Fire for through-the-lock,
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near South Main Street.
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For an elderly male who's fallen,
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caller stated, the door is locked, I believe a deadbolt is engaged.
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She is on her way with the keys that she has.
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All responding units,
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box 1 at 924.
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Amherst, Medic 1-3, call coverage.
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10-4[1].
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Chief 1 to be en route.
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10.
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11 of be en route.
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Chief 1FD-11 A-FD.
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Do you have the tools on your truck?
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MSFD 2 and 3 had to build it.
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FD3, FD-11, AFTE.
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Full head point.
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We get everything we need on the utility if you can grab that.
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So you want to bring the utility?
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Yes, sir.
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All right.
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Amherst, back, one three's en route?
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Tenth.
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I'll have an Amherst.
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I don't know. The call got marked, covered, but it's covered.
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2 to 11.
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Go ahead, too.
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Did you say it was open?
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Go ahead, FD2.
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Do you still need us to come on out to it?
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I didn't hear did they get into the house?
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I thought I heard you say open.
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No, sir. I'll meet you there.
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Okay, we're getting ready to leave now.
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Utility one to Amherst, en route with two.
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Come for.
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Amherstack, one's the regional location.
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Come.
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Amherst,
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medic 1-3, keyholder is here and has gained entry.
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We'll be making patient contact.
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Just a second.
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Temp.
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Amherst, Charles, Paul.
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Amherst, T-F. Amherst, T-F. T-F. T-F.
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All right, safe game to entry for ASD back in service.
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Okay.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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