Person declines medical assistance after fire crew request, Durham NC


Fire crew requested emergency medical services for a person near Digg Street but canceled after the individual refused treatment, stating no medical complaint.
Audio|Source: Durham City Fire
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
I need a medit truck.
00:07
Code 3[1] for right now, 807, right in front of the rescue company.
00:12
We've got to walk up.
00:13
Are you still on Digg Street?
00:18
Rescue One, are you still on Digg Street?
00:19
I'm sorry, what was that last?
00:21
Are you still on Digg Street?
00:22
Yep. What's the nature for the patient?
00:24
It's a follow call.
00:25
I'll give you more information just a second.
00:28
I'm Darren from 50.
00:29
The patient out here on Hillcrest has been advised that if there's no medical complaint, we will not be assisting him tonight.
00:35
You can show us available.
00:37
7 alpha echo[2].
00:38
Communication from RISC1.
00:41
Rescue 1[3]. Rescue 1[3]. You can cancel EMS.
00:43
They don't want to be treated and they don't want to be touched.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 3: Respond with lights and sirens (emergency)
[2]
7 alpha echo: EMS response code indicating patient condition
[3]
Rescue 1: Fire/Rescue unit identifier
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Location mentioned:
Near Croasdaile Dr, Durham, NC 27705
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