Two people treated for flu symptoms in Cranston, Cranston RI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a home near Highview Drive in Cranston for a woman having trouble breathing. Responders reported possible flu exposure and a second patient at the same residence. Two rescue units and an engine were dispatched to provide medical assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:14
Transcript:
00:00
Ladder two and rescue three.
00:03
Near Highview Drive, off Glenham Road.
00:08
For a female having difficulty breathing.
00:12
Ladder two and rescue three, near Highview Drive.
00:17
A female having difficulty breathing.
00:21
We advise two people in the house positive for flu.
00:25
(number withheld).
00:28
Oh, it's Engine Five.
00:29
That's Engine Five.
00:30
Highview.
00:33
Right, Engine Five.
00:38
Ladder Two, you're back in service of Engine Five and Rescue Three to Highview Drive at (number withheld).
00:46
Rescue Three.
00:49
(number withheld).
00:51
(number withheld).
00:54
Rescue Three.
00:57
Rescue three, be advised.
00:59
There's possibly two patients.
01:02
If a 2nd rescue is needed, just advise.
01:06
Possibly 2nd patient with the flu.
01:11
Can you repeat?
01:13
You might have two patients there, unknown.
01:16
I'll wait to hear back from you if a 2nd rescue is needed.
01:20
Flu-like symptoms.
01:22
Traffic.
01:24
Engine four is back.
01:27
Right, engine (number withheld).
01:29
Rescue two to Rhode Island.
01:32
Rescue two to Rhode Island from Engine Five.
01:38
Engine Five, go ahead.
01:42
Can we get a 2nd rescue to this location, please?
01:46
Roger that.
01:50
Attention Rescue 5, special signal.
01:54
Near Highview Drive off Glenham Road.
01:58
This will be for a 2nd patient, flu-like symptoms.
02:01
We'll be Rescue 5 on a special signal.
02:04
Highview Drive runs off of Glenham Road.
02:09
For a 2nd patient with flu-like symptoms at (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
High View Dr, Cranston, RI 02921
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