Female chokes on bread, possible rib injury in apartment, Charleroi PA


Emergency responders assist a 67-year-old woman choking on bread in an apartment. She is breathing but has food stuck in her throat and may have a rib injury from a Heimlich maneuver.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire Zone 3
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Washington Control Station 33, assisting EMS near Washington Ave. Apartment 2, assisting EMS with a 67-year-old female choking on bread, moving air but food stuck in her throat. Possible broken rib from Heimlich at 1654.
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33. Copy 33. Squad 1-0. You don't need that. 33, squad 1, 1654. Squad 1 is on team.
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Copy 33 Squad 1, 1655. Control from Chief 33. Chief 33. Chief 33. Yes, let EMS know, same as dispatch. She's still choking on something but moving here. Copy that, Chief. We'll update them, 1657.
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Location mentioned:
Near Washington Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022
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